What to know: A multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections tied to Emek-brand Pistachio Cream has sickened four people across two states, according to an investigation update from the FDA.

No deaths have been reported, but one person has been hospitalized.

Consumers have been advised not to buy some products from The Hershey Company as they do not meet legal market requirements in the United Kingdom.

Affected Jolly Rancher products contain mineral oil, which isn’t allowed in food in the UK and may pose a food safety risk if consumed regularly over a sustained period of time.

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As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction.

Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent.

OPINION — By Bonna Cannon

“On May 9 an Executive Order was signed to ‘Fight Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.’ In short, it discourages criminal enforcement of regulatory violations —particularly those without clear intent or where the rule itself isn’t well known.”

“Pair that with fewer FDA inspections because off reduced resources, and some food executives see a loophole…”