Recalls and Alerts: August 19, 2026

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

BELGIUM: The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis that has grown to 300 cases. The outbreak has been traced to eggs from a Laerco BV poultry house. The implicated eggs were exported to several countries, including Czechia, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, and Spain.

UK Update: The UK Health Security Agency continues to track a year-long outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses that has risen to 207 cases as of August 13, 2026. One person has died. A specific food source has not yet been identified; however, data are suggestive of eggs.

USA Update: CDC reports that the Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers from Mexico has grown to 431 confirmed cases across 32 states. Fifty-seven people have been hospitalized. Minnesota and Colorado are the two most heavily affected states, with 129 and 118 outbreak cases respectively.

USA: FDA is investigating a new 18-case outbreak of E. coli O103:H25 and a new 20-case outbreak of E. coli O26:H11, both linked to an as yet unidentified food and has updated the case count on several other outbreak investigations that are in progress.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Prince Bakery recalls Prince brand Sesame Italian Bread, Large Italian Bread, Large Sesame French Bread, Long Sesame French Bread and Pan de Manteca Spanish Style Bread due to undeclared sesame or milk.

Allergy Alert: Exotique Foods Inc recalls Momchipz Veggie Chips Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower (3 oz (85g); Best before 2026 AUGUST 31; UPC 6 28634 44216 6) due to undeclared gluten.

Food Safety Recall Update: Grand Central Bakery recalls loaves of Potato Sourdough bread due to possible foreign matter contamination (pieces of metal).

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Waves and Wine, Inc. that a compliance follow-up inspection of the company’s pet food manufacturing facility found evidence of significant violations of FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals requirements.

Canada

Allergy Alert: AJ International Trading, Kam Wah Resources Co. Ltd. recall Wu Xian Zhai brand Vegetarian beef and Preserved beancurd due to undeclared wheat.

Food Safety Recall: Crémerie boulevard Bouffe inc., and Les bonbons Sugar Daddy’s (Sherbrooke, QC) recall all varieties of TROMPE L’ŒIL pastries (Sold up to 19 August 2026) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Tout est là tout est frais (Drummondville, QC) recalls all varieties of TROMPE L’ŒIL pastries (Sold up to 17 August 2026) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Manufacturer recalls Flahavan’s Irish Oaty Flapjacks Chocolate & Hazelnut (240g (6 x 40g); Best before 12/05/2027; Product of Ireland) due to undeclared nuts and soy.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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Recalls and Alerts: August 13, 2026

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA Cyclospora Update: CDC reports 9,481 lab-confirmed cases, 398 hospitalizations, and two deaths in the Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. Outbreak cases have now been confirmed in 17 states.

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Lidl US recalls Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix (1.58 oz (45g; Lot 155846; Best before JUN 2028) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Kettle Cuisine LLC recalls Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit (14 oz; (397g); Best by / Use by 8/22/26; UPC 194346474004) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold in Walmart stores in AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, VT, WI, and WV.

Pet Food Safety Recall: Oma’s Pride recalls Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe (6 lb bag; Lot BB012729) due to Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: AZ Gems Canada Inc (DBA Select Source Seafood) recalls Aqua Gems brand Tempura Shrimp (454g; Lot no. 535T/KD. 2025; Best before 2027 AU 09; UPC 8 13983 02039 8) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert: J.L. Trading Co. Ltd. recalls Zhou Hei Ya brand Wide Vermicelli with Sesame Sauce (248g; Date codes 2026/03/13 and 2026/10/12; UPC 6 978378 870324) due to undeclared shrimp.

Food Safety Recall: Whole Foods Market recalls 22 Whole Foods Market brand guacamoles, pico de gallos, salsa, and prepared foods due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products, which were made using jalapeño peppers linked to an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses in the United States, were distributed online and in Ontario stores. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products in Canada.

Food Safety Recall: Boulangerie Pâtisserie La Belle Bleue inc. recalls TROMPE L’ŒIL CITRON and TROMPE L’ŒIL FRAMBOISE / Lemon-shaped pastry and Raspberry-shaped pastry (Sold August 6-8, 2026) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

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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: August 10, 2026

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Chapter 6. Birth of a Pathogen

Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA Cyclospora Update: Michigan reports 12,485 total Cyclospora cases as of August 6, 2026, with 279 hospitalizations and two deaths.

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Publix recalls BH Jerk Protein Bowl (Best by 08/01/2026 thru 08/10/2026) and BH Bold Chef Salad (Best by 08/01/2026 thru 08/10/2026), supplied by Taylor Fresh Foods, due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled deli items were sold in Publix grocery stores in AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, and VA.

Canada

No Alerts

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Tesco recalls Tesco Sesame Seeds (100g; Batch codes May 2027 155 N01 and June 2027 203 N01; Bests before May 2027 and June 2027, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): A.Vogel Ltd recalls Rapunzel bioSnacky Das Original Red Clover – Seeds for Sprouts and Seedlings (30g; Batch code 11293; Best before December 2028) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

No Alerts

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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