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New Jersey company recalls cut fruit over salmonella concerns

A New Jersey-based company is recalling some of its pre-cut fruit over concerns the products are contaminated with salmonella.

In a company announcement posted to the Food and Drug Administration’s website this week, Tailor Cut Produce announced it is calling back its “Fruit Luau” mix – which includes cut honeydew, cut cantaloupe, cut pineapple, and grapes – after “several” patients at four hospitals in Pennsylvania fell ill. As of Dec. 9, at least 33 people had been sickened.

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The products were distributed to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Delaware between Nov. 15 and Dec. 1 and “may have been distributed to nursing homes, schools, hospitals, and other facilities that cater to vulnerable populations,” according to the FDA’s outbreak investigation notice.

At least 33 people have been sickened.
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Symptoms of salmonella usually develop 12 to 72 hours after being exposed to the bacteria, with most people developing diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The illness usually lasts four to seven days and most people recover without treatment. In some cases, however, the illness may become severe enough to require hospitalization. “Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and then to other places in the body,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Federal health officials say that children younger than 5 years of age, pregnant women, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

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Salmonella causes about 1.35 million illnesses in the U.S. each year. Food is the source of the majority of illnesses, as per the CDC.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Tailor Cut Produce officials at 732-246-2002.

White Castle frozen burgers, cheeseburgers recalled over listeria concerns

White Castle has issued a recall for select frozen products sold at select retailers over concerns that they may be contaminated with listeria. The alert, which was issued on Friday, pertains to select frozen 6-pack cheeseburgers, frozen 6-pack hamburgers, frozen 6-pack jalapeno cheeseburgers, 16-pack hamburgers, and 16-pack cheeseburgers.

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The recall alert was sent on Friday
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According to the recall notice, impacted products are marked with best-by dates ranging from Aug. 4, 2020, to Aug. 17, 2020. While there have been no instances of illness related to the recall, the company is advising customers to dispose of recalled products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

The issue was found after a third party tested a frozen sandwich from one manufacturing facility and found the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The company immediately halted shipments from the facility and began sanitation and cleaning procedures, as well as comprehensive testing to ensure there was no listeria at the facility.

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Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly adults or those with weakened immune systems. Others may experience short-term issues such as fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. It can also be dangerous for pregnant women and cause miscarriages or stillbirth.

Consumers are urged to discard the product or return it for a refund.
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“Our number one focus is the safety of our customers and our team members, and as a family-owned business, we want to hold ourselves to the absolute highest standards of accountability in all aspects of our business – and especially food safety,” Jamie Richardson, White Castle vice president, said in a statement.

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Consumers with additional questions are instructed to contact White Castle at 1-800-843-2728.

Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak tied to California region hits 67 cases

The number of E. coli cases tied to romaine lettuce from Salinas, Calif., has risen to 67 across 19 states, with the majority of cases occurring in Wisconsin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 39 of those cases required hospitalization, and six patients developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which is a type of kidney failure.

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The updates mark a 27-case increase since the last update on the outbreak was given on Nov. 22. The CDC said the first illnesses were reported back on Sept. 24, with patients ranging in age from 3 to 89 years old. No deaths related to the current outbreak have been reported.

“CDC advises that consumers not eat and retailers not sell any romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas, California, growing region,” the health agency said in an update. “This includes all use-by dates and brands of romaine lettuce from this region.”

The CDC said evidence gathered so far indicates that the romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas region may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7, which is what is making people sick. The health agency said the investigation is ongoing.

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“If you have romaine lettuce or packaged goods containing romaine at home: Look for a label showing where the romaine lettuce was grown,” the agency said in advice to consumers. “It may be printed on the package or on a sticker. If the label says ‘grown in Salinas’ (whether alone or with the name of another location), don’t eat it. Throw it away. If it isn’t labeled with a growing region, don’t eat it. Throw it away. If you don’t know whether a salad mix or wrap contains romaine, don’t eat it. Throw it away.”

The agency also said to wash and sanitize draws or shelves in refrigerators where suspected contaminated lettuce was stored.

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Symptoms of E. coli usually set in two to eight days after consuming the contaminated food, and is usually diagnosed by testing a stool sample. Patients may experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting while others may develop a fever. Most recover within five to seven days, but others may become severe or even life-threatening. About 5 to 10 percent of people diagnosed with E. coli go on to develop HUS, which requires hospitalization.