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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
DENMARK: The Statens Serum Institut is investigating an outbreak of 25 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium (sequence type 34) that began May 17th. The source of the outbreak has not yet been determined.
ESTONIA: The Estonian Health Board reports five cases of Salmonella Stanley ST2045 as part of a multi-country outbreak linked to instant noodles.
USA: CDC and FDA are investigating an outbreak of three cases of infant botulism linked to consumption of NARA Organics brand powdered infant formula.
United States
Allergy Alert: Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc. recalls First Street brand, Dark Chocolate Raisins (9 oz; Lot 260562; UPC 7-97565-01183-0) due to undeclared peanuts.
Food Safety Recall Update: Clover Hill Dairy recalls all cheese products manufactured at their firm due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products were sold under multiple brand names, including KESSO, QUESOS LA RICURA, IZALCO, DE MI PUEBLO, and RIO LINDO.
Food Safety Recall: Nara Organics recalls Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula (700g and 400g; All lots) due to possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Canada
No Alerts
Ireland and United Kingdom
No Alerts
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Greymouth and New World Rolleston recall NW Kitchen brand deli meals due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass).
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