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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
GLOBAL (Bacillus cereus): Multiple countries around the world are investigating gastrointestinal illnesses among babies who were fed infant formula suspected of being contaminated with cereulide toxin.
INDIA: Authorities are investigating an outbreak of 92 cases of acute gastrointestinal illness among students residing at the Devarapalli Ashram Boys’ Hostel in Polavaram.
SOUTH AFRICA: The Eastern Cape Department of Health is investigating a suspected food poisoning outbreak involving seven children aged 2 to 6 years old. Two of the children have died. The six children became ill after eating various food items purchased from a local convenience store.
USA (California): The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports 35 hospitalizations, 3 liver transpants and 3 deaths linked to consumption of Death Cap mushrooms across the state as of January 14, 2026. Due to the resemblance between the poisonous mushrooms and safe-to-eat wild mushrooms, the CDPH urges the public not to pic or eat wild mushrooms.
United States
No Alerts
Canada
No Alerts
Ireland and United Kingdom
Allergy Alert (UK): Co-op recalls Co-op Irresistible Triple Cook Thick Cut Chunky Chips (360g; Use by 14 February 2026) due to undeclared milk.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
No Alerts
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