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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
CANADA (Update): The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to track an outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 illnesses across Canada. As of January 26, 2026, 29 cases have been confirmed in seven provinces. Seven people have been hospitalized. The outbreak is linked to consumption of Pillsbury Pizza Pops. Please refer to the updated food safety recall, below.
United States
No Alerts
Canada
Food Safety Recall Update: General Mills Canada Corporation recalls Multiple varieties of Pillsbury Pizza Pops due to possible E. coli O26 contamination. The initial recall and update were triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.
Food Safety Recall: Rabiole (Cap-aux-Meules, QC) recalls Tartinade pistache-cajou / Pistachio-cashew tartinade (Sold between 8 July and 19 September 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Épicerie Pivot (Varennes, QC) recalls Pistaches crues / Raw pistachios (Sold between 24 July and 12 December 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall: La Moisson (Sainte-Thérèse, QC) recalls Mélange de noix crues / Mixed raw nuts (Bulk; Sold between 13 August and 1 November 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Magasin Berchicci Inc. recalls three varieties of Piaceri Mediterranei brand Pandoro due to foreign matter contamination (Teflon fragments).
Ireland and United Kingdom
Allergy Alert (UK): Tesco recalls Tesco Special Fried Rice (350g; Use by 02 February 2026) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).
Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Danone recalls Aptamil 1 From Birth First infant milk (800g; Expiry date 31-10+2026) due to presence of cereulide toxin (produced by Bacillus cereus). Individual packs were sold via the Boots.ie website for online sales.
Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Snaktastic Multigrain Bites Sour Cream & Black Pepper (6 x 25g; Batch code 207 345; Best before 04 April 2026) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of foil).
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
No Alerts
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