Recalls and Alerts: August 20–21, 2026

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

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 poultry, 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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Recalls and Alerts: August 19, 2026

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

BELGIUM: The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis that has grown to 300 cases. The outbreak has been traced to eggs from a Laerco BV poultry house. The implicated eggs were exported to several countries, including Czechia, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, and Spain.

UK Update: The UK Health Security Agency continues to track a year-long outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses that has risen to 207 cases as of August 13, 2026. One person has died. A specific food source has not yet been identified; however, data are suggestive of eggs.

USA Update: CDC reports that the Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers from Mexico has grown to 431 confirmed cases across 32 states. Fifty-seven people have been hospitalized. Minnesota and Colorado are the two most heavily affected states, with 129 and 118 outbreak cases respectively.

USA: FDA is investigating a new 18-case outbreak of E. coli O103:H25 and a new 20-case outbreak of E. coli O26:H11, both linked to an as yet unidentified food and has updated the case count on several other outbreak investigations that are in progress.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Prince Bakery recalls Prince brand Sesame Italian Bread, Large Italian Bread, Large Sesame French Bread, Long Sesame French Bread and Pan de Manteca Spanish Style Bread due to undeclared sesame or milk.

Allergy Alert: Exotique Foods Inc recalls Momchipz Veggie Chips Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower (3 oz (85g); Best before 2026 AUGUST 31; UPC 6 28634 44216 6) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall Update: Grand Central Bakery recalls loaves of Potato Sourdough bread due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Waves and Wine, Inc. that a compliance follow-up inspection of the company’s pet food manufacturing facility found evidence of significant violations of FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals requirements.

Canada

Allergy Alert: AJ International Trading, Kam Wah Resources Co. Ltd. recall Wu Xian Zhai brand Vegetarian beef and Preserved beancurd due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall: Crémerie boulevard Bouffe inc., and Les bonbons Sugar Daddy’s (Sherbrooke, QC) recall all varieties of TROMPE L’ŒIL pastries (Sold up to 19 August 2026) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Tout est là tout est frais (Drummondville, QC) recalls all varieties of TROMPE L’ŒIL pastries (Sold up to 17 August 2026) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Flahavan’s Irish Oaty Flapjacks Chocolate & Hazelnut (240g (6 x 40g); Best before 12/05/2027; Product of Ireland) due to undeclared nuts and soy.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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Recalls and Alerts: August 18, 2026

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA Cyclosporiasis Update: CDC has confirmed 15,716 domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis in 47 US states, plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia since May 1st. An additional 11,841 cases or more may require further investigation and analysis. Two people have died and 828 have been hospitalized. Another 1,681 cases were attributed to foreign travel.

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United States

Allergy Alert: L-Nutra recalls Prolon brand Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread (8.47 oz; Lot L2755; Expiration date January 2, 2027; UPC 850040360530) due to undeclared cashews, pistachios and/or hazelnut.

Food Safety Recall Update: Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. recalls Outshine Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry 6-Count 2.5 ounce Fruit Bars and the Outshine 24-Count 2.5 ounce Variety Pack Fruit Bars due to possible foreign matter contamination (glass).

Food Safety Recall: Indus Foods, LLC DBA Gangothri Foods recalls approximately 1,626 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pickled goat and chicken products that were produced without the benefit of inspection.

Food Safety Recall: Asian America Trading, Inc. recalls approximately 996 pounds of ready-to-eat fish skin products prepared from Pangasius fish that were imported from The People’s Republic of China, a country that is not eligible to export Ready-To-Eat Siluriformes product to the United States.

Canada

No Alerts

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Ireland and United Kingdom

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

Food Safety Recall (Hong Kong): City Super Limited recalls Blini brand Ktipiti Extra Red Pepper & Feta Cheese Spread (175g; Batch no. 12262661; Use by August 30, 2026; Product of France) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): Chen Foods recalls Mr Chen’s Szechuan Chilli Oil (250g; Date markings 04/12/2026, 07/04/2027, and 11/12/2027) due to undeclared peanut.

Allergy Alert (Australia): Walter’s Artisan Produce Pty Ltd recalls Walter’s Artisan Bread – Banana Loaf (430g; Use by 05/08/26 & 12/08/26) due to undeclared egg.

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“A complete and compelling account of the hidden and not-so-hidden ways the food we give our beloved pets can be contaminated.” JoNel Aleccia, Health Reporter, Food & Nutrition, The Associated Press.

“An invaluable resource for busy pet owners” – Food Safety News