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Outbreak/Illness Investigations
BRAZIL: Waterborne gastroenteritis outbreak in Itapeva, Brazil with around 2600 cases involving Cryptosporidium and E. coli
USA: CDC, FDA, and officials in multiple US states continue to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Telelkebir illnesses linked to consumption of raw oysters from Little Wicomico River, Virginia. Thirteen states have reported a total of 28 illnesses, including 5 hospitalizations.
USA: Dallas County, Texas is investigating an outbreak of shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections that may be linked to attendance at the State Fair of Texas petting zoo. At least three children have been hospitalized.
USA: San Obispo County, California is investigating an outbreak of shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections that may be linked to Brookshire Farms, a pumpkin patch and agritourism site in the county. Two adults and three children who visited the farm have been diagnosed with the infections. The three children are being treated in pediatric intensive care units.
United States
Food Safety Recall: SLR Food Distribution Inc. recalls Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon (110g (3.88 oz); Best before 4/25/2027; UPC 0688474302754) due to possible elevated lead levels.
Dietary Supplement Safety Recall: Vitality Works Inc. recalls 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules (120 count; Lot #2025-26227; Expiration date 10/13/2028; UPC 9948252099) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Alert: FDA advises consumers not to buy or serve Once Upon A Farm Tractor Wheels Organic, Toddler Soft-Baked Bars due to a potentially fatal choking hazard.
Canada
Allergy Alert: Ecological Park Agriculture Inc. recalls Snow Crab Flavoured Surimi Stick (200g; Codes 20260802, 20270201, and J016 D02; UPC 6 926104 942661) due to undeclared egg and soy.
Food Safety Recall: Boucherie Blainville (Blainville, QC) recalls multiple salads, prepared dishes, and frozen products that were produced, packaged or stored in a manner that might render them unsafe to consume.
Food Safety Recall: Casse-croûte Fromage Cie (Grenville, QC) recalls FROMAGE EN GRAINS NATURE / Cheese curds, plain (200g and 400g; All lots with best before dates of 1 November, 8 November, or 9 November, 2026) and FROMAGE EN GRAINS AVEC SAVEUR (épices à steak, aneth, BBQ, jalapeno) / Flavored cheese curds (steak spice, dill, BBQ, jalapeño) (200g; All lots with best before dates of 1 November, 8 November, or 9 November, 2026) because the products were prepared or packaged in a manner that might render them unsafe to consume.
Ireland and United Kingdom
Allergy Alert (UK): PepsiCo recalls Walkers Variety Snacks Sharing Box (655g box (6 packs); Batch code 107543; Best before 21 November 2026) due to undeclared wheat (gluten).
Hong Kong and Singapore
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Australia and New Zealand
Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Woolworths New Zealand Limited recalls Woolworths Potato Long Roll (6-pack; Best before dates from 10.OCT.26 up to and including 31.OCT.26) due to undeclared soy.
Food Safety Recall (Australia): Maria’s Pasta recalls Various Maria’s Pasta products due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).
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