Recalls and Alerts: September 25–26, 2026

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

CZECHIA: The Prague Public Health Authority reports 363 cases of gastrointestinal illness linked to meals prepared on September 21, 2026, at Masaryk Primary School in Újezd nad Lesy, Prague, Czechia. Salmonella has been confirmed in 22 of the outbreak patients, with additional results pending. Epidemiology implicates a dish prepared with eggs that were past their Best before date, compounded by probable deficiencies in cooking procedures.

USA: CDC and FDA are investigating a 9-state outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 infections linked to consumption of Graziers raw milk cheeses sold by Sierra Nevada Cheese Company. Thirteen people have been confirmed to be part of the outbreak, including 8 hospitalized and 3 with HUS. More than one half of the victims are children 5 years of age or younger.

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Sierra Nevada Cheese Company recalls Sierra Nevada Graziers medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeno jack, and Monterey jack grass-fed raw milk cheeses (8oz and 16 oz retail packages and 5-lb foodservice loaves; All lots) due to possible E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

Food Safety Recall: G. L. Mezzetta Inc. recalls Mezzetta Greek Peppers (32 oz jar; Lot 720106) due to possible foreign matter contamination (pest contaminant in jar).

Food Safety Recall: Sempio Food Services Inc. recalls approximately 4,596 pounds of Sempio Korean Ginseng ready-to-eat chicken stew products that were imported into the US without the benefit of import reinspection.

Food Safety Recall: Fontanini Foods LLC recalls Fontanini PORK SAUSAGE LINKS (10 lb cardboard carton; Packed on 06/23/2026) due to foreign matter contamination (clear, hard plastic).

Canada

Allergy Alert: Au péché mignon (Victoriaville, QC) recalls multiple frozen products due to undeclared wheat, soy, milk, and sulphites.

Allergy Alert: Jimmy Sévigny Inc. recalls Go! Beanz brand Roasted Broadbeans (Ketchup) (28g; Lot JSCA26005; Best before JUN/14/2028; UPC 9 90313 51500 4) and Go! Beanz brand Roasted Broadbeans (Salt & Pepper) (28g; Lot JSCA26004; Best before MAY/21/2028; UPC 6 28678 44082 8) due to undeclared milk.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

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Hong Kong and Singapore

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Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Supercol Australia recalls Supercol Food and Liquid Thickener (325g, 900g and 4.5kg; Date marking 28/07/27) due to Cronobacter contamination.

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9-state E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese

8 hospitalized, 3 with HUS

Thirteen people have become infected with shiga toxin-producing E. coli O26:H11 after consuming Graziers raw milk cheeses made and sold by the Sierra Nevada Cheese Company.

More than one half of the thirteen victims are children 5 years old and younger, according to the CDC.

The outbreak has been percolating since early July of this year, with the first victim developing symptoms on July 7th.

The raw milk cheese implicated in the outbreak was distributed across the United States. When contacted by the FDA, the company agreed to recall several varieties of cheese and posted a notice on social media and is cooperating with the FDA’s ongoing investigation.

Outbreak cases have been reported in California (3), Colorado (1), Georgia (1), Kentucky (1), Michigan (1), Nevada (3), Oregon (1), Tennessee (1), and Utah (1). Two of the three California victims live in San Diego County and are less than five years old.

Although the outbreak appears to be associated with Graziers Raw Milk Medium Cheddar, the company has recalled all Graziers Raw Milk cheeses, as indicated in this recall notice posted on the company’s Facebook page.

Same play, different cast

This is the second multistate outbreak linked to consumption of raw milk cheeses this year, and the third since 2024.

In March 2026, the CDC notified the public of an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections in three states. Those cases were linked to consumption of raw cheddar cheese and raw milk from Raw Farm, LLC, a California dairy. Raw cheddar cheese from the same dairy was also linked to a five-state outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in 2024.

Although cheeses from Sierra Nevada Cheese Company have not been linked to an illness outbreak in the past, a specific lot code of the company’s raw goat milk cheese was the subject of a California-wide recall and quarantine order in August 2025 after the state found Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of the cheese.

What the public needs to know

Consuming cheese made from raw (unpasteurized) milk bears a heightened risk of foodborne illnesses, including those caused by Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and shiga toxin-producing E. coli. Aging a cheese for six months is not a “kill step,” and does not eliminate the risk.

Children, especially those under the age of five years, pregnant women, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals are at an elevated risk of serious illness as a result of a foodborne disease, and should avoid consuming raw dairy products, including raw milk cheeses.

FDA recommendations:

Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses (medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeno jack, or Monterey jack varieties). Consumers who purchased recalled cheese may return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
This product has a long shelf life. Check your refrigerators and freezers for the recalled raw milk cheeses and throw them away. If you refrigerated or froze cheese without the original packaging and can’t tell if it’s part of the recall, throw it away.
Consumers, restaurants, retailers, and foodservice customers who purchased or received recalled raw milk cheese, including wholesale products, should carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that it touched. Follow FDA’s safe handling and cleaning advice to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Retailers that received recalled product and repackaged it for individual sale should not sell it and remove the product from the market.
Consult your health care provider immediately if you ate recalled this brand of cheese and have any symptoms of an E. coli infection.

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Recalls and Alerts: September 23, 2026

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA: FDA is investigating a new outbreak of 40 cases of Listeria monocytogenes illnesses linked to a not yet identified food.

USA: FDA and USDA are investigating a new outbreak of 25 cases of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses linked to a not yet identified food.

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Berlin Seeds recalls Alfalfa Sprouting Seed (1/4 lb., 1/2 lb., 1 lb., 5 lb., and 50 lb.; 5- and 50-lb sizes bear lot #SAL2-24JB) due to possible Salmonella and shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination. The recalled seeds were sold by Berlin Seeds at their retail store in Millersburg, OH and through their company website from February 13, 2026 to August 23, 2026 to customers in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY.

Pet Food Safety Recall: GreenTripe.com,Inc. recalls GreenTripe.com Frozen Dog Food Xkaliber (1 lb, 2 lb, & 5 lb; Production date August 11, 2026) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were distributed to consignees in CA, NM, WA, and CO.

Consent Decree: U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Gold Star Distribution, Inc., a Minnesota-based multi-commodity warehouse operator, and its owner, Bassam Abu Samrah, after the FDA observed persistent insanitary conditions, including severe rodent and pest infestations, that put food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics at risk of potential contamination with filth. The FDA issued a Warning Letter to the company in 2023. A follow-up inspection conducted in 2025 documented the persistence of unsanitary conditions and especially the continued rodent and pest infestations. In December 2025, the company issued a voluntary recall of all FDA-regulated products held at its facility.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Binh Minh Tofu (San Jose, CA) that a March 2026 inspection of the company’s manufacturing facility revealed serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation.

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Viva Raw LLC that three finished product samples collected during an August 2025 inspection of the company’s contract manufacturer were found to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis (2 samples) and Listeria monocytogenes (1 sample).

FDA Warning Letter: FDA warns Raaw Energy LLC that a January 2026 inspection of the company’s raw pet food manufacturing facility found evidence of significant violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. In addition, samples of unopened packages of the pet food were found to be contaminated with one or more of the following pathogens: Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter jejuni.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Dépanneur Près du Lac (Val-d’Or) inc. (Val-d’Or, QC) recalls Pâtes gratinées / Pasta au gratin (All lots; UPC 6 26176 84818 7) due to undeclared wheat, milk, soy, mustard, and anchovy.

Allergy Alert: International Produce Trading Inc. recalls Chungjungwon brand Sunchang Ssamjang (seasoned bean paste) (14 kg; All codes; UPC 8 801052 773261) due to undeclared peanut.

Food Safety Recall: Otto Richter and Sons Limited, O/A Richters Herbs recalls Richters brand Dried Lemongrass (Lot #32078) due to foreign matter contamination (stones).

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lucky Saint recalls Lucky Saint Hazy IPA (4 x 330 ml; Best before end of 13 August 2027) due to risk of exploding cans.