Recalls and Alerts: August 9, 2026

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United States

Food Safety Recall: Taylor Fresh Foods recalls multiple products made wtih Jalapeño peppers (Best if used by dates up to and including August 16, 2026) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold unbranded and under a variety of brand names, including: Private Selection, Taylor Farms, Trader Joe’s, and Freshness Guaranteed. The products were distributed in 26 states to retailers including: Hannaford, Kroger, Stop and Shop, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Whole Foods Market. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the recalled products and where they were sold.

Food Safety Recall: City Foods, Inc. recalls approximately 3,215 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pastrami and corned beef products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Public Health Alert: FSIS issues public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños (Use by dates up to and including August 16, 2026) due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold under a variety of brand names, including: Deli Kitchen, H-E-B, Higher Harvest for H-E-B, Marketside, Meal Simple, RaceTrac, Ready Meals, Taylor Farms, and WaWa. The products were sold at Kroger/Dillons, Kroger, H-E-B, Walmart, RaceTrac, Albertsons, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Hannaford, and WaWa. Please refer to the recall notice for details on the recalled products and where they were sold

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Cyclospora case counts soar in multistate outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce

The CDC has added more than 300 confirmed cases to the tally for the multistate outbreak of Cyclospora illnesses linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell outlets.

The total number of confirmed cases is now “at least 1,947” according to the July 24, 2026 updated posted on the CDC website. Ninety-eight people have been hospitalized.

Illnesses associated with this outbreak have now been confirmed in nine states: Illinois (77), Indiana (124), Kansas (9), Kentucky (46), Michigan (931), Ohio (639), Oklahoma (55), Pennsylvania (24), and West Virginia (42).

The outbreak cases have been linked epidemiologically to lettuce grown and processed by Taylor Farms de Mexico. The company recalled all lettuce sourced from central Mexico on July 17, 2026.

The recalled lettuce was supplied to Walmart stores in multiple states and sold under Walmart’s Marketside brand. Walmart has posted a recall notice on its website.

According to information released by the Alabama Department of Public Health on July 20th, Taylor Farms also supplied the recalled lettuce to KFC, Pizza Hut, Subway, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Sysco, Cross Valley Farms, and Peak Fresh Produce.

Sysco is one of the top two suppliers to the foodservice industry. Cross Valley Farms is a brand offered exclusively by US Foods, the other of the top two foodservice industry suppliers. Peak Fresh Produce is sold by Performance Foodservice, yet another large supplier to the industry.

These companies supply restaurants, hospitals, nursing facilities, among other locations.

Are we there yet?

The outbreak likely began in May, as the first group of confirmed victims began suffering symptoms of their illness on June 22, 2026. Initial reports peaked on June 24th, then fell off substantially over the following week, reaching a low on July 2nd before starting to climb to a second peak on July 9th.

The daily number of new cases has fallen off again since July 9th. Nevertheless, in contradiction to HHS Secretary Kennedy’s assertions, this outbreak is NOT under control and is far from over, and we can expect the number of confirmed cases to continue to rise for the next several weeks. It can take as long as six weeks to determine whether someone who is ill with Cyclospora is part of the outbreak.

The CDC also advises that the actual number of illnesses is probably far higher than the number reported, as people suffering only mild symptoms typically do not visit a doctor.

The wider problem

In addition to the nearly 2000 confirmed cases associated with the “Taco Bell outbreak,” the CDC is tracking thousands more cases, reported from 41 states. As of July 24th, there have been 4,173 domestically acquired, lab-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis reported to the CDC, and the agency is aware of more than 7,400 additional cases that have not yet been lab-confirmed. Three hundred and eight (308) people have been hospitalized due to the severity of their symptoms. Fortunately, no one has died.

Even these numbers, as shocking as they are, underestimate the likely level of Cyclospora illnesses in the US this summer. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has been updating its website daily. As of July 24th, the state is reporting 8,176 cases of cyclosporiasis, including 160 hospitalizations. Lucas County, Ohio, reports 1,113 cases in that county alone, and 2508 cases across the northwest portion of the state.

The CDC claims to be investigating other Cyclospora illness “clusters.” It is unclear whether those cases, or the numbers reported for the 9-state “Taco Bell outbreak,” have been included in the 4,173 total of lab-confirmed cases. According to the CDC’s own data tables, Ohio has reported 639 outbreak cases, but only “301 to 500” cases are shown for the state in the surveillance table. Similarly West Virginia has confirmed 42 outbreak cases, but the surveillance table reports “11 to 30” lab-confirmed cases in the state.

The FDA has five active Cyclospora outbreak investigations, totaling 102 cases, in progress in addition to the “Taco Bell outbreak,” but has not provided any details on those investigations as of July 24th.

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Recalls and Alerts: August 20 – 22, 2020

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States

OUTBREAK ALERT: CDC reports 68 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in 9 states. Fourteen people have been hospitalized. The infections have been linked to consumption of peaches supplied by Prima® Wawona of Fresno, California. Please see recall information, below.

Allergy Alert: Whole Foods Market recalls Vegan Vanilla Cake (whole, 6-inch cakes; sell-by date through August 24, 2020) due to undecalred soy.

Allergy Alert: Superior Nut Company recalls Southern Grove Mixed Nuts Less than 50% Peanuts (14.75 oz. cans; Lot codes 0MR105975; 0MR106051; 0MR106280; 0MR106320) due to undeclared Brazil nuts.

Allergy Alert: Oberto Snacks Inc. recalls CATTLEMAN’S CUT SMOKED SAUSAGES OLD FASHIONED (3-oz pkg; BEST BY 21MAR2021 22; Time range between 18:35 to 19:15) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert: Frito-Lay recalls Ruffles Original Potato Chips (1 1/2 oz. bags; Guaranteed fresh date of 22 SEP 2020; Manufacturing code 34631762) due to undeclared milk.

Food Safety Recall: Prima® Wawona of Fresno, California recalls all of its bulk/loose peaches distributed and sold from June 1 through August 3 and its bagged Wawona and Wawona Organic peaches distributed and sold from June 1 through August 19th due to potential Salmonella contamination. Wawona peaches have been linked to an outbreak of 68 Salmonella Enteritidis infections in 9 states. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected brands and their distribution.

Food Safety Recall: Prima® Wawona of Fresno, California recalls Wawona, Wawona Organic brand conventional and organic bagged peaches sold from June 1st to August 19th due to potential Salmonella contamination. Wawona peaches have been linked to an outbreak of 68 Salmonella Enteritidis infections in 9 states. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected brands and their distribution.

Food Safety Recall: Target recalls bulk and bagged peaches supplied by Prima® Wawona due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice posted on the Target website for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: ALDI recalls assorted peaches supplied by Wawona Packing Company due to potential Salmonella contamination. Wawona peaches have been linked to an outbreak of 68 Salmonella Enteritidis infections in 9 states. Please refer to the recall notice for complete details on the affected brands and their distribution.

Food Safety Recall: Walmart recalls Prima® Wawona peaches due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Wegmans recalls Fresh Peaches and Bakery Items Containing Fresh Peaches due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: The Kroger Group recalls bagged peaches due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were available in the following Kroger Group stores: Jay-C, King Soopers, City Market, Fry’s, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., and Smiths.

Canada

OUTBREAK ALERT UPDATE: PHAC reports 379 confirmed cases of Salmonella Newport infections in British Columbia (100), Alberta (207), Saskatchewan (26), Manitoba (24), Ontario (8), Quebec (13) and Prince Edward Island (1). The outbreak is linked to imported onions from Thomson International, Inc. of Bakersfield, CA.

Allergy Alert: Uncle T Foods Inc. recalls Pengsheng brand Oil Preserved Cabbage Leaf (450g; All lot codes; UPC 6 922406 898989) due to undeclared sesame.

Food Safety Recall: Umami Ramen recalls several varieties of bouillon à ramen / ramen bouillon (500 ml; Sold up to and including 21 August 2020), because the products were not maintained under constant refrigeration and lack required labeling for refrigerated storage. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Fine Choice Foods Ltd. recalls Summ! brand Chicken Gyoza Dumplings Sesame Ginger (900g; Lots 2182, 2188, 2202, 2203 & 2205; UPC 0 57356 03403 6) and Summ! brand Chicken Gyoza Dumplings (Steamed) (5 kg; Lot 2190) due to foreign matter (pieces of bone) contamination.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Italy): Molino F.lli CHIAVAZZA S.p.A. recalls Il Molino Chiavazza brand FARINA DI RISO SENZA GLUTINE / gluten-free rice flour (500g; Lot #025360; Best before 15-03-2021) due to undeclared soy.

Allergy Alert (Netherlands): SPAR recalls SPAR Boerenleverworst / Farmer’s liver sausaage (125g; Best before 04-09) due to undeclared mustard.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Jumbo Supermarkten recalls Jumbo brand Mix Garam Masala (60g; Lots 123591 & 126953; Expiration dates 11/2022 & 02/2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Belgium): ISFI recalls ISFI Garam Massala (150g; Lot P126189) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (France): Casino recalls Casino brand Blanc de poulet aux herbes / chicken breast with herbs (4 x 120g; Lot 227; Best before 11/09/2020) due to foreign matter (hard plastic pieces) contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH recalls Limobier – Biermischgetränk aus 70 % naturtrüber Zitronenlimonade und 30 % Pils / Limobier – mixed beer drink made from 70% naturally cloudy lemonade and 30% pilsner (24 x 0.33 liter; Expiration dates May 27, 2021; 06/16/2021; 06/17/2021; various lot codes) due to foreign matter (glass particles) contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected lot codes.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Hersteller Zumdieck GmbH recalls Beerenmix / Berry mix (750g; Lot #E19-1780/20000-007; Expiration date 05.08.2022) due to potential Norovirus contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Italy): CASEIFICIO RABBIA FRANCESCO S.N.C. DI RABBIA FRATELLI & C. recalls Caseificio Francesco Rabbia brand Nodo del Saio Vaccino / raw milk cheese (2.5 kg; Lot #200507; Best before 31-10-2020) due to shiga toxin-producing E. coli.

Food Safety Recall (Luxembourg): Industry recalls Eat Natural brand FRUIT & NUT BARS – BRAZIL & SULTANA (with peanuts and almonds) (50g & 3 x 50g; Best before August 2020 to June 2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Hand2mouth Ltd recalls Hema Natural Bar fruit & nut (50g & 16 x 50g; All Best before dates) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Hand2mouth Ltd recalls Eat Natural Brazil & sultana with peanuts and almonds (50g, 3 x 50g & 15 x 50g; All Best before dates) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Netherlands): Jumbo recalls Jumbo Mix Indiase Garam Masala (60g; Best before 11/2022 & 02/2023) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Lidl GB recalls Deluxe Dark Chocolate Muesli Bar with Brazils and Cranberries (3 x 45g; Best before end of August 2020, September 2020, October 2020, December 2020, January 2021, February 2021, March 2021, April 2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): The Paleo Foods Co. recalls Paleo Foods brand Cocoa & Hazelnut Grain-Free Granola containing Brazil nuts (285g and 6 x 285g; Best before August 2020, September 2020, October 2020, November 2020, January 2021, February 2021, March 2021) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (UK): Hand2Mouth Ltd recalls various products containing Brazil nuts due to potential Salmonella contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): The Happy Chef recalls various The Happy Chef brand fresh sauces due to undeclared soy and dairy allergens. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Australia): David Jones recalls David Jones Australian Sultanas in Milk Chocolate (160g; Best before 18 Dec 2020) due to undeclared peanut.