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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
CZECHIA: The Czech Republic reports an outbreak of hepatitis A virus that has caused more than 1842 confirmed illnesses since the start of the year. At least 21 people have died. Nearly 890 of the cases occurred in Prague.
GERMANY (Update): The Robert Koch Institute reports a growing E. coli O45:H2 outbreak with 351 cases (183 of them confirmed), including 48 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and three deaths. The specific source has not been identified; however, the suspected source is one or more widely distributed contaminated food items, such as meat or sausage (plant-based foods are not ruled out).
United States
No Alerts
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Agora Greek Market recalls Baklava (Variable size; Sold from September 19, to October 3, 2025 inclusively) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Ireland and United Kingdom
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Trade recalls various SLUSH PUPPIE products (Product of China) due to elevated levels of glycerol.
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Trade recalls AliBaba Haldi Powder (turmeric powder) (100g; Batch code 080824; Best before 22.04.2026; Product of India) due to Salmonella contamination.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): New World Te Kuiti recalls Pams Hot Roasted Chickens (Sold on 23/10/2025) that may have been contaminated by a cleaning chemical.
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