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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
BELGIUM: The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis that has grown to 300 cases. The outbreak has been traced to eggs from a Laerco BV poultry house. The implicated eggs were exported to several countries, including Czechia, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, and Spain.
UK Update: The UK Health Security Agency continues to track a year-long outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses that has risen to 207 cases as of August 13, 2026. One person has died. A specific food source has not yet been identified; however, data are suggestive of eggs.
USA Update: CDC reports that the Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers from Mexico has grown to 431 confirmed cases across 32 states. Fifty-seven people have been hospitalized. Minnesota and Colorado are the two most heavily affected states, with 129 and 118 outbreak cases respectively.
USA: FDA is investigating a new 18-case outbreak of E. coli O103:H25 and a new 20-case outbreak of E. coli O26:H11, both linked to an as yet unidentified food and has updated the case count on several other outbreak investigations that are in progress.
United States
Allergy Alert: Prince Bakery recalls Prince brand Sesame Italian Bread, Large Italian Bread, Large Sesame French Bread, Long Sesame French Bread and Pan de Manteca Spanish Style Bread due to undeclared sesame or milk.
Allergy Alert: Exotique Foods Inc recalls Momchipz Veggie Chips Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower (3 oz (85g); Best before 2026 AUGUST 31; UPC 6 28634 44216 6) due to undeclared gluten.
Food Safety Recall Update: Grand Central Bakery recalls loaves of Potato Sourdough bread due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).
FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Waves and Wine, Inc. that a compliance follow-up inspection of the company’s pet food manufacturing facility found evidence of significant violations of FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals requirements.
Canada
Allergy Alert: AJ International Trading, Kam Wah Resources Co. Ltd. recall Wu Xian Zhai brand Vegetarian beef and Preserved beancurd due to undeclared wheat.
Food Safety Recall: Crémerie boulevard Bouffe inc., and Les bonbons Sugar Daddy’s (Sherbrooke, QC) recall all varieties of TROMPE L’ŒIL pastries (Sold up to 19 August 2026) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Tout est là tout est frais (Drummondville, QC) recalls all varieties of TROMPE L’ŒIL pastries (Sold up to 17 August 2026) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.
Ireland and United Kingdom
Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Flahavan’s Irish Oaty Flapjacks Chocolate & Hazelnut (240g (6 x 40g); Best before 12/05/2027; Product of Ireland) due to undeclared nuts and soy.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
No Alerts
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