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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
USA (Final Update): CDC reports that the multistate outbreak of Salmonella and shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections attributed to contaminated alfalfa sprouts and sprouting seeds has ended. In total, 77 people were affected in 16 states. Six of the victims were hospitalized. Three of the infected individuals experienced a double infection. The FDA has also completed and closed its investigation into the source of the outbreak.
United States
Food Safety Recall: Country Creek LLC recalls Country Creek Acres Alfalfa Sprout Seeds (16 oz pkgs; No code information) due to possible E. coli and/or Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Francisco Family Foods recalls Alfalfa Sprouts hydroponically grown (4 oz; No code information) due to possible E. coli and/or Salmonella contamination.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Molson Canada 2005 recalls Various brands of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer due to foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).
Ireland and United Kingdom
Allergy Alert (UK): Waitrose & Partners recalls Waitrose & Partners Sweet, Fluffy, Golden Ring Doughnuts (5-pack; Best before 10 November 2026 and 11 November 2026) and Waitrose & Partners Jammy, Messy, Squidgy Doughnuts (5-pack; Best before 10 November 2026 and 11 November 2026) due to undeclared soy.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): New World Motueka recalls New World Motueka made-in-store Vegan Afghan Biscuits (8-pack; Best before 18 November 2026) due to undeclared milk and walnuts.
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