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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

DENMARK (Update): The Statens Serum Institut has now received reports of 21 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in an outbreak that has been linked to a common school meal scheme. The specific food item behind the outbreak remains under investigation.

USA (California): The California Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 associated with beef kofta (seasoned ground beef kebabs) served at The Kebab Shop restaurant chain locations in Northern and Southern California. As of May 19, 2026, nine California residents, among them six children, have been confirmed to be part of the outbreak. Five of the victims have been hospitalized, and two of those are suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The Kebab Shop has voluntarily paused sales of grilled beef kofta at all locations.

USA (New York): New York City Department of Health is investigating an outbreak cluster linked to Hepatitis A virus (HAV) cases associated with consumption of fresh-frozen blood clams (Concha Negra) from Ecuador.

United States

Food Safety Alert (Update): FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and consumers not to eat La Serranita-brand concha negra (black shell) fresh frozen shell meat from Ecuador because it may be contaminated with hepatitis A virus (HAV).

Pet Food Safety Recall: Raaw Energy expands an earlier recall of raw dog food products (Produced between 7/17/25 and 12/23/25) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Gestion Le Subtil (Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC) recalls Végé-pâté (200g; All lots) due to undeclared mustard.

Ireland and United Kingdom

Allergy Alert (UK): Sunrise International Foods Ltd recalls Shama Falooda Almond flavour drink (290 ml; All Batch and date codes) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (UK): One Living  recalls One Living Organic Raspberry & Pomegranate Kombucha product (330 ml; Best before 14 December 2026) due to over-fermentation, which may cause the bottle caps may pop off unexpectedly.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Q-Liquid Limited t/a Skazka Imports recalls Leis brand Sorrel Leaves (250 g glass jar; Batch code 2977; Best before 14/10/2027; Product of Germany) due to foreign matter contamination (glass particles).

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