Recalls and Alerts: May 23, 2026

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA (California): The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a cluster of Brucella melitensis cases (undulant fever) associated with consumption of raw (unpasteurized) milk cheese imported from Mexico.

USA (Update): The Minnesota Department of Health has identified two more Minnesota cases of Salmonella illnesses linked to Moringa Leaf Powder. The two newly identified outbreak victims consumed tnvitamins brand moringa capsules (Lot 2793; Expiration date February 2028) purchased from Amazon. Neither patient was hospitalized and both have recovered.

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United States

Food Safety Recall: SKS Copack recalls various specialty beverages sold under the Angel Specialty Products, Royal Gold, Boba Time, FANALE, and DENDA brand names due to potential for Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Honeyville, Inc recalls SPL-BEV Banana CWT (Banana Smoothie) (Lot #0325357B201) due to potential for Salmonella contamination.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Montgomery Meats (Ladoga, IN) recalls eight raw pet food products sold under the My Pet Carnivore and The Butcher’s Hound brand names due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

No Alerts

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Ireland and United Kingdom

No Alerts

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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Recalls and Alerts: May 22, 2026

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“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

DENMARK (Update): The Statens Serum Institut has now received reports of 21 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in an outbreak that has been linked to a common school meal scheme. The specific food item behind the outbreak remains under investigation.

USA (California): The California Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 associated with beef kofta (seasoned ground beef kebabs) served at The Kebab Shop restaurant chain locations in Northern and Southern California. As of May 19, 2026, nine California residents, among them six children, have been confirmed to be part of the outbreak. Five of the victims have been hospitalized, and two of those are suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The Kebab Shop has voluntarily paused sales of grilled beef kofta at all locations.

USA (New York): New York City Department of Health is investigating an outbreak cluster linked to Hepatitis A virus (HAV) cases associated with consumption of fresh-frozen blood clams (Concha Negra) from Ecuador.

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United States

Food Safety Alert (Update): FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and consumers not to eat La Serranita-brand concha negra (black shell) fresh frozen shell meat from Ecuador because it may be contaminated with hepatitis A virus (HAV).

Pet Food Safety Recall: Raaw Energy expands an earlier recall of raw dog food products (Produced between 7/17/25 and 12/23/25) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Gestion Le Subtil (Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC) recalls Végé-pâté (200g; All lots) due to undeclared mustard.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Allergy Alert (UK): Sunrise International Foods Ltd recalls Shama Falooda Almond flavour drink (290 ml; All Batch and date codes) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall (UK): One Living  recalls One Living Organic Raspberry & Pomegranate Kombucha product (330 ml; Best before 14 December 2026) due to over-fermentation, which may cause the bottle caps may pop off unexpectedly.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Q-Liquid Limited t/a Skazka Imports recalls Leis brand Sorrel Leaves (250 g glass jar; Batch code 2977; Best before 14/10/2027; Product of Germany) due to foreign matter contamination (glass particles).

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Recalls and Alerts: May 17-19, 2026

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“Reads like a true crime novel” – Food Safety News

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

DENMARK (Update): The Statens Serum Institute has recorded 18 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections since April 2026. The illnesses are linked to a common school meal scheme at several schools in the Capital Region. The specific source of the outbreak strain remains under investigation.

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Sugar Foods LLC recalls Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons (5 oz pouches; Multiple Best if Used By dates between FEB 17 27 and APR 7 27; UPC 0 11110 81353 4) due to potential for Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Nassar Investments recalls Malazi Tahina (1 kg bottle; Exp 30/12/2026; UPC 6 224011 088244) due to Salmonella contamination.

Public Health Alert : CDPH warns the public to avoid consuming Brad’s Plant Based Crunchy Kale and Salad Snack products (distributed by Snack Right Super Foods, Inc. and Brad’s Raw Chips, LLC) due to elevated levels of thallium. The products to avoic include: Brad’s Crunchy Kale Original, Brad’s Crunchy Kale Vampire Killer, Brad’s Balsamic Salad Snack, Brad’s Ranch Salad Snack, Brad’s Crunchy Kale Cheeze It Up, Brad’s Crunchy Kale Nacho, Brad’s Crunchy Kale Radical Ranch, and Brad’s Veggie Chips Kale.

Pet Food Safety Recall: My Pet Carnivore recalls Coarse Ground Whole Goat (Mfg Mar 9–Apr 3, 2026), Coarse Ground Lamb (Mfg Mar 23–27, 2026) Coarse Ground Whole Mutton (Mfg Mar 16-20, 2026) and Fine Ground Mutton (Mfg Jan 22–27, 2026) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Customers were notified of the recall by email.

Canada

Food Safety Recall: 846856 Ontario Inc. recalls Blackstone brand Parmesan Ranch Seasoning (207g; Lot code 2025-46172; Best before 08/05/2027; UPC 7 17604 04106 2) due to Salmonella contamination.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Allergy Alert (UK): Filippo Berio UK recalls Filippo Berio Hot Chilli Pesto (190g; Batch code LR319; Best before 15 May 2028) due to undeclared fish.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Glenisk recalls various Glenisk Baby Organic Fromage Frais products due to possible mold growth and spoilage.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Green Box Limited recalls Green Box Limited Enoki Mushroom (Cendawan Enoki) (100g; Batch code G22014; Product of China) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Global Seafood Distributors (Australia) Pty Ltd recalls Seafood Marinara Mix (500g; Best before 21/09/2027) due to foreign matter contamination (mussel shell fragments).

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Hellers Limited recalls Hellers brand Sweet Chilli Pork Tenders (600g; Best before 06 06 26) due to foreign matter contamination (black plastic).

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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