Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

As of October 24, 2023, 41 jurisdictions, including 40 states and New York City, have reported a total of 2,272 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis. These individuals had not traveled outside of the United States during the 14 days before they got sick. This is an increase of 315 cases since the last update on August 31, 2023. Sick people ranged in age from 2 to 96 years, with a median age of 51, and 57% were female.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Following consumer complaints, Tyson Foods Inc. of Berryville, AR, is recalling 29,819 pounds of fully cooked, breaded, shaped chicken patty product that may be contaminated with metal pieces, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen dinosaur shaped “Fun Nuggets” were produced on Sept. 5, 2023.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Report Date Ranges: October 17, 2023 – November 1, 2023 States with Cases: AR (1), LA (1), MD (1), MO (1) NC (2), Unknown (1) According to the CDC, exposure to lead can seriously harm a child’s health and cause well-documented health effects , including damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, learning and behavior problems, and hearing and speech problems.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The FDA has received more reports of illnesses in children related to applesauce products and two more companies have issued recalls of their products because of high levels of lead. The implicated products are all lot codes and expiration dates of: Recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches Recalled Schnucks brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack Recalled Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches (i.e., specific lots of UPC 041497216123) WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit

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NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The patient count from E. coli infections associated with a San Diego restaurant has risen to 35, according to county health officials At least 10 of the patients, including four children, have required hospitalization after eating at Miguel’s Cocina in San Diego’s 4S Ranch neighborhood. The restaurant had been closed for 10 days, but reopened Nov. 3.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Singapore has relocated its national reference laboratory for food science and held a roundtable on novel food regulations. The National Centre for Food Science (NCFS) is the scientific arm of the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the new site was officially opened at the end of October. The national reference lab plays a role in food safety by providing scientific expertise and performing applied research, risk assessment studies, data analytics, and lab diagnosis.

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