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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

BELGIUM: AFSCA and Zorg (Flanders) report an outbreak of shiga toxin-producing E. coli illnesses that have affected more than 20 residents and one staff member of six nursing homes in Flanders. Health authorities are investigating the source of the outbreak.

GERMANY: A cluster of 17 cases of shiga toxin-producing E. coli illnesses has been identified in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Six children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The source of the infections has not yet been determined.

USA: Louisiana health officials have reported two recent deaths suspected to be linked to consuming raw oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus. The illnesses occurred after oysters harvested in Louisiana were served at restaurants in both Louisiana and Florida.

United States

Allergy Alert: Hans Kissle recalls Hans Kissle Red Potato Bliss Salad (16 oz; Use by dates 8/20/25 and 9/25/25; UPC 036217673706) due to undeclared wheat.

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues public health alert for TRADER JOE’S UNCURED PEPPERONI PIZZA PRODUCT OF ITALY (Lot codes 06/16/25 and 06/21/25; Best by 08/16/26 and 08/21/26; Product of Italy) because the product did not receive the benefit of import reinspection.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Southwind Foods, LLC recalls Frozen Shrimp (distributed between July 17 – August 8, 2025) due to possible Cesium-137 contamination. The recalled products were distributed to retailers, distributors, and wholesalers in Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Country Eggs, LLC recalls LARGE BROWN CAGE FREE SUNSHINE YOLKS eggs due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall has been updated to include packaged eggs with Sell-by dates of 7/1/25 through 9/18/25.

Food Safety Recall: California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) orders recall and state-wide quarantine of Raw Goat Milk Cheddar Cheese (6 oz blocks; Lot code 90423255; Sell by 5/29/26) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled cheese was produced and packaged by Sierra Nevada Cheese Company.

Food Safety Recall: AquaStar (USA) Corp recalls Cocktail Shrimp (6 oz; Lot codes 10662 5106, 10662 5107, 10662 5124, and 10662 5125; Product of Indonesia) due to possible Cesium-137 contamination. The recalled product was sold only in Walmart stores in AK, AL, AR, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, OH, OK, OR, SD, TN, TX, WA, and WI between July 31, 2025 and August 16, 2025.

Food Safety Recall: AquaStar (USA) Corp recalls Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp (2-lb bags; Lot codes 10662 5139 and 10662 5140; Best before 11/19/2027 and 11/20/2027, respectively; Product of Indonesia) due to possible Cesium-137 contamination. The recalled product was sold at Baker’s, Gerbes, Jay C, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay Less Supermarkets, and Pick ‘n Save in AL, AR, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NE, OH, SC, TN, VA, WI, WV between July 24, 2025 and August 11, 2025.

Food Safety Recall: H & N Group Inc. recalls Frozen shrimp in bulk packaging (Multiple lot codes) due to possible Cesium-137 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: NEW ACAI AMAZONAS LLC recalls Organic Mango Freeze Dried Powder, Bulk (15-kg boxes; Lot L10132851442505; Expiration date 13-07-2027) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Le Grand Goût (Montréal, QC) recalls Marinade (All lots) due to undeclared wheat, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, and sesame.

Food Safety Recall: Iconoglace 2 inc (Montréal, QC) recalls pistachio ice creams (500 ml; Sold up to 25 August 2025) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Maison Si Bon Inc., Allo Simonne recall Various pistachio-containing products due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Ma Belle Inc., Crown Pastries Inc., Southdale Fruit Market, Westmount Halal Foods, Indo-Asian Groceries and Spices recall various pistachios and pistachio-containing products due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Stella Services recalls Stella’s Authentic brand Shito (250ml and 500ml; UPC 7 52349 96516 7 and 7 52349 96515 0, respectively; Batch no. STE-019; Best before Dec. 31, 2025 and Apr. 30, 2026) due to commercial sterility concerns.

Ireland and United Kingdom

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): McCormack Family Farms recalls various Spinach and Mixed Leaves products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): La Sovrana recalls Vittoria Friarielli alla Napoletana (1000g; Batch code 280325; Best before 23 March 2028) due to Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

No Alerts

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Golden Mountain Enterprises recalls Ny. Siok Shrimp Crackers (500g; Expiry date 01/01/26; Product of Indonesia) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Lianhua International Company Limited recalls Nutty Black Rice Crisps (450g; Best before 17/12/2025; Product of China) due to undeclared egg.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Vimms Enterprise Limited recalls Deep brand Sprouted Mat, Sprouted Moong, and Surti Undhiu Mix (All batches and date codes; Product of India) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Speirs Foods (2018) Limited recalls Speirs foods brand salads and Woolworths brand Coleslaw salads (Use by 05/09/2025 and 06/09/2025) due to possible foreign matter contamination (metal).

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