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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
USA (Update): CDC reports that this year’s Salmonella outbreak linked to contact with backyard poultry has grown to 184 cases in 31 states. One person has died, and 53 have been hospitalized. Outbreak strains so far include Salmonella Enteritidis (32 people), Mbandaka (19 people), and Saintpaul (133 people). More than one-quarter (28%) of the victims are children under the age of 5 years.
United States
Food Safety Recall: HH Fresh Trading recalls HH Fresh Trading brand Enoki Mushrooms (150g; Code 4711498860002) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall: IQ PRODUCE recalls IQ Produce Enoki Mushroom (150g; Lot #UI775) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Terra Medi LLC recalls Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole herring vacuum packaged (Lot L120425F54; Best before 4/12/2026) due to potential for Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Canada
Allergy Alert: LinkGlobal Food Inc. recalls Shaoxing cooking wine (600 ml; Best before 2028/05/15; UPC 6 912657 104298) due to undeclared wheat.
Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie Malak (Montréal, QC) recalls various pastries, baked goods and prepared dishes that were produced and stored in a fashion that could compromise food safety.
Food Safety Recall: United Utensils Inc. recalls Ghirardelli brand powdered beverage mixes due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Ireland and United Kingdom
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Western Brand recalls various batches of chicken products due to Salmonella contamination.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
No Alerts
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