The CORE update lists 15 outbreaks and adverse event postings. For the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak (ref #1415), the FDA has initiated an inspection. For the E. coli O26:H11 (ref #1419) outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, the FDA has initiated an inspection. For the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak (ref #1421), the vehicle has been identified as ready-to-eat multi-ingredient chicken wraps. These USDA-regulated wraps were proactively removed from the market before the link to the outbreak was confirmed, and they are no longer available for sale or past their shelf life. FDA, in coordination with USDA, CDC, and state and local partners, is continuing to investigate the source of the outbreak, including possible ingredient-level contamination. If agencies determine there is still an ongoing risk to the public and can take action to protect consumers, they will issue an advisory. For the E. coli (multiple strains) & Salmonella Agona outbreak (ref #1394), FDA updated the outbreak advisory on October 1, 2026, with additional cases. The outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (multiple serotypes include: O26:H11, O103:H25, O168:H8) and Salmonella Agona infections are linked to recalled alfalfa seed lot SAL2-24JB. Sprouts grown from the recalled alfalfa seed lot have been recalled and should no longer be available for sale. A total of 76 people infected with multiple strains of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and one strain of Salmonella have been reported from 16 states. The outbreak of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- (ref #1402) has ended. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. The E. coli O157:H7 (ref #1421) outbreak: FDA has initiated an inspection. The Salmonella Javiana (ref #1395) outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has ended. The outbreak advisory was updated on October 2, 2026. The CDC has declared that the outbreak is over. A total of 488 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 34 states. There have been 65 hospitalizations and zero deaths reported. FDA has closed its investigation into the Cyclospora outbreak (ref #1384) linked to an unidentified product. For the Cyclospora outbreak (ref #1390) linked to iceberg lettuce, FDA updated the outbreak advisory on October 2, 2026, with final investigational updates. Of the samples collected during the on-site inspections in Mexico, two samples tested positive for Cyclospora. One positive sample was from a tank that held outgoing wastewater from the Taylor Farms de Mexico processing facility. The second positive sample was collected from a drainage ditch of an iceberg lettuce grower identified in the FDA’s traceback investigation. The FDA will continue to work with federal, state, and international partners on Cyclospora prevention activities. The outbreak of E. coli O145:H28 (ref #1389) linked to frozen blueberries was declared over on September 21, 2026, and no additional cases have been reported. FDA updated the outbreak advisory on October 5, 2026: a total of 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from two states (FL, GA), and there were 8 hospitalizations. On October 5, 2026, additional distribution information for products included in the October 2, 2026, expanded recall was added. This outbreak investigation was moved to the Closed 2026 Table. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
