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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
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United States
Food Safety Recall Update: Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. recalls an additional 33,617,045 pounds of various ready-to-eat (RTE) and NRTE chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass). The expanded recall includes 16 products produced between October 21, 2024, and February 26, 2026, under brand names Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, and Trader Joe’s. These products have best-by dates ranging from February 28, 2026, through August 19, 2027. Certain of the products were exported to Canada and Mexico.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Multiple firms recall Various macadamia nuts and macadamia nut-containing products due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Ireland and United Kingdom
No Alerts
Hong Kong and Singapore
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Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall (Australia): Aldi Stores recalls Hillcrest Bubble Bars Choc Rainbow, Birthday Cake and Choc Chip Flavours (132g; Best before 08 SEP 2026) due to foreign matter contamination (black rubber pieces)
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