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The CORE update list of outbreaks and adverse events includes eleven postings. A new outbreak of Salmonella Lomalinda (ref #1339) has been added to the table with 30 cases. The source of the outbreak is yet unknown. A new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1334) has been added to the table. For the outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1329), the case count has increased from 39 to 40 cases. For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1325), the case count has been adjusted from 51 to 67. For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1313), the case count has been adjusted from 41 to 47. @  https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

New Zealand Food Safety reported that as of September 16, Deep brand Green Garlic with a use-by date of November 20, 2026, was recalled due to the possible presence of Salmonella. On August 28, 2025, Vimms Enterprise Limited recalled Deep brand Sprouted Mat, Sprouted Moong, and Surti Undhiu Mix due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The frozen products were sold in ethnic supermarkets throughout New Zealand. @ https://www.mpi.govt.nz/food-safety-home/food-recalls-and-complaints/recalled-food-products/deep-brand-sprouted-mat-sprouted-moong-and-surti-undhiu-mix/

SSI, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, and the DTU National Food Institute initiated a recall of fish cakes after five people fell ill with the same type of Listeria monocytogenes in fish cakes. The SSI reported that the source of the infection is ready-to-eat fish cakes. Tenax Sild A/S has recalled fish cakes after Listeria was found in them. The patients are aged 70-95, three are women, and two are men. All patients have been hospitalized. Bacteria from patients and samples of fish cakes from the manufacturer have been compared, and found that the bacteria are entirely identical, indicating that the product is the source of the contamination. Tenax Sild A/S, which produced the fish cakes, has recalled several variants of the product, and the company has initiated measures to avoid Listeria in production. The products are sold in supermarkets across the country. @ https://www.ssi.dk/aktuelt/nyheder/2025/nyt-sygdomsudbrud-med-listeria-fra-fiskefrikadeller

The FDA reported that Sprout Organics has initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of Sprout Organics® Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach because it may contain elevated levels of lead. The product, a 3.5-ounce pouch, was sold in Walgreens and select independent stores in the US South region, with the majority of sales occurring between September and December 2024. The product was not sold in any other large grocery chain besides Walgreens. No illnesses have been reported to date. This voluntary recall impacts no other Sprout Organics products. The voluntary recall is being initiated after routine sampling. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sprout-organics-voluntarily-recalls-one-lot-sweet-potato-apple-and-spinach-due-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery