Recalls and Alerts: August 20–21, 2026

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

MULTIPLE CONTRIES: ECDC is tracking a 7-country outbreak of 341 confirmed Salmonella Enteritidis ST11 infections that appears to be linked to imported eggs (or possibly pountry, based on a small number of patient interviews in the Netherlands). Cases have been identified in Austria (2), Belgium (15), Denmark (1), France (4), Germany (6), the Netherlands (106), and the United Kingdom (207). At least 34 cases have been hospitalised.

USA: CDC and FDA are investigating a 15-state outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses traced to alfalfa sprouts grown by Everything Sprouts and sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands at retailers and grocery stores. Forty-six people were infected with shiga toxin-producing E. coli, 7 people were infected with Salmonella, and 2 people were infected with both Salmonella and E. coli. Four of the 55 outbreak victims have been hospitalized.

USA Cyclospora Outbreak Update: CDC advises that the number of confirmed Cyclospora cases linked to iceberg lettuce recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico has increased to 10,930 victims in 17 states. Two people have died and 454 were hospitalized.

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United States

No Alerts

Canada

Allergy Alert: Marché Ariya La Prairie (La Prairie, QC) recalls ABRICOTS SECS TURQUE / Dried Turkish apricots (All lots) and KIWI SÉCHÉ TRANCHÉ / Dried sliced kiwi (All lots) due to undeclared sulphites.

Allergy Alert: Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. recalls Cardinal Roadhouse brand Chicken Burgers (852g (6 x 142 g); Date code 2026 NO 17; UPC 0 63351 01567 3) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: Ocean Packers Inc. recalls Kim Phat brand Seafood Medley (500g; Best before 27/08/15; UPC 6 28790 00196 2) due to undeclared egg, fish, soy, and wheat.

Food Safety Recall: O Mets Chinois recalls Compliments brand Corn Dogs (1.35 kg; Lot 21526; Best before 2027 AU 03; UPC 0 55742 56836 3) and Selection brand Chicken and Pork Corn Dog (1.5 kg; Lot 21526; Best before 2027 AU 03; UPC 0 59749 99638 9) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Hua Men Trading Co., Ltd. recalls OneTang brand Walnut Soft Candy with Black Sesame (160g; Best before 2027/MAY/02; UPC 6 954427 522321) due to foreign matter contamination (stones).

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Food Safety Recall (UK): Summit Foods recalls Snacksters Chicken Fajita Wrap, Snacksters Hoi Sin Wrap, East Street Deli Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap, and Target a Snack Chicken Fajita Wrap (All Use-by dates up to and including 5th September 2026) due to possible shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): Classic Fine Foods (Hong Kong) Limited recalls Brie Mon Sire cheese (1 kg; Lot CZDI2; Use by November 10, 2026; Product of France) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms approaches 9,500 cases

17 states impacted; 398 hospitalized; 2 dead

August 13, 2026

The CDC reported today that the Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico has grown to 9,481 lab-confirmed cases in 17 states. The total number of cases reported includes sick people who traveled to one of the 17 states but reside in different states.

Two people are dead in Michigan; 398 people have been hospitalized.

With Maine and Massachusetts added to the list, outbreak cases have now been confirmed in 17 states:

Arkansas: 75
Illinois: 245
Indiana: 625
Iowa: 111
Kansas: 232
Kentucky: 229
Maine: 11
Massachusetts: 17
Michigan: 4,237
Missouri: 819
Nebraska: 158
New Hampshire: 37
North Carolina: 2
Ohio: 2,155
Oklahoma: 213
Pennsylvania: 172
West Virginia: 143

The CDC has also pushed back the “start date” for this outbreak by one week, to June 14, 2026.

The outbreak definition includes people who reported exposure to processed iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico served or purchased at various locations, including people who previously reported eating at Taco Bell.

According to the FDA, the best-by dates for the lettuce recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico on July 17, 2026, have passed and product should no longer be available in stores or restaurants.

Distribution of the recalled lettuce to foodservice customers took place from June 29th through July 16th and was confirmed in the following states: AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV. The recalled lettuce may have been further distributed to: CA, DC, DE, ND, PR, RI, SD, VT, and WA.

Recalled Marketside-brand products were sold at select Walmart stores in: AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, OK, TN, TX, VA, WV.

No information has been released regarding the distribution pattern of lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico to foodservice and retail operations prior to June 29th.

The FDA has initiated on-site inspection and sampling at Taylor Farms de Mexico. This work is being undertaken in conjunction with Mexican authorities.

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Recalls and Alerts: August 13, 2026

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA Cyclospora Update: CDC reports 9,481 lab-confirmed cases, 398 hospitalizations, and two deaths in the Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. Outbreak cases have now been confirmed in 17 states.

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Lidl US recalls Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix (1.58 oz (45g; Lot 155846; Best before JUN 2028) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Kettle Cuisine LLC recalls Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit (14 oz; (397g); Best by / Use by 8/22/26; UPC 194346474004) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in Walmart stores in AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, VT, WI, and WV.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Oma’s Pride recalls Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe (6 lb bag; Lot BB012729) due to Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: AZ Gems Canada Inc (DBA Select Source Seafood) recalls Aqua Gems brand Tempura Shrimp (454g; Lot no. 535T/KD. 2025; Best before 2027 AU 09; UPC 8 13983 02039 8) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: J.L. Trading Co. Ltd. recalls Zhou Hei Ya brand Wide Vermicelli with Sesame Sauce (248g; Date codes 2026/03/13 and 2026/10/12; UPC 6 978378 870324) due to undeclared shrimp.

Food Safety Recall: Whole Foods Market recalls 22 Whole Foods Market brand guacamoles, pico de gallos, salsa, and prepared foods due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products, which were made using jalapeño peppers linked to an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses in the United States, were distributed online and in Ontario stores. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products in Canada.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie Pâtisserie La Belle Bleue inc. recalls TROMPE L’ŒIL CITRON and TROMPE L’ŒIL FRAMBOISE / Lemon-shaped pastry and Raspberry-shaped pastry (Sold August 6-8, 2026) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

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