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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
CANADA (Update): Hamilton (Ontario) Public Health identified 29 confirmed cases of salmonellosis and 57 probable cases linked to the Piper Arms restaurant in Stoney Creek, Ontario. Nine people were hospitalized. Laboratory testing confirmed Salmonella Enteritidis as the causative pathogen. Follow-up investigation determined that cross-contamination within the restaurant kitchen was the primary transmission mechanism, rather than a single contaminated incoming food item.
United States
Public Health Alert: FSIS issues public health alert for various meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated dairy products that have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Canada
Allergy Alert: Le blé d’or, boulangerie et pâtisserie (Matane, QC) recalls multiple pâtés / pastas (300g & 575g; All lots) due to undeclared soy and sulphites.
Allergy Alert: 1690161 Ontario Inc. recalls multiple Salem Foods brand Ground Spices and Spice Blends due to undeclared wheat and mustard.
Ireland and United Kingdom
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Nuts in Bulk recalls Organic Moringa powder (Batch code MPCHS1224; Best before 31/12/2027) due to Salmonella contamination.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (Australia): Planet Organic recalls Planet Organic Garlic Powder – Certified Organic (50g; Best before 21.01.2029, 12.02.2029, 02.04.2029, 20.04.2029) due to undeclared peanut.
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