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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
LATVIA: The Center for Disease Prevention and Control is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella that has sickened at least 120 people.
USA (Update): FDA has initiated an inspection as part of its investigation into an outbreak of a seven-case outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses linked to raw cheddar cheese. Two people have been hospitalized.
United States
No Alerts
Canada
Allergy Alert: Pêcherie H Dionne inc. (Trois-Pistoles, QC) recalls FONDUE PARMESAN HOMARD ET BRANDY / Parmesan cheese fondue with lobster and brandy (All Lots) due to undeclared mustard, egg and sesame.
Ireland and United Kingdom
No Alerts
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Foodstuffs Own Brands Limited recalls Gilmours brand Original Corn Chips (650g; Best before 13 MAY 26) due to undeclared milk and soy.
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