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In Austria, AGES announced the recall by Max Catering Gmbh of various Hummus. During a routine inspection, Salmonella spp. was detected in the raw material tahini/sesame paste used in the products. No contamination has been confirmed in the products manufactured with it to date; however, since  it cannot be completely ruled out, there is a potential health risk from Salmonella spp. exists in the ready-to-eat products. As a precautionary measure, the entire inventory of potentially affected products sold up to and including April 14, 2025, is being recalled – consumption of these products is therefore not recommended. The inventory of the affected products has been withdrawn from sale. @ https://www.ages.at/mensch/produktwarnungen-produktrueckrufe/produkt/diverse-wojnar-convenience-produkte

The CORE update list of outbreaks and adverse events includes five postings. The only change to the table is in the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1290) linked to an unidentified product. USDA-FSIS reference number (2025-05) for the investigation has been added to the table. The case count has increased from 14 to 15 cases. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The Austrian food safety authority reported that Wojnar’s Wiener Leckerbissen Delikatessenerzeugung GmbH recalled various varieties of its hummus because Salmonella was detected in the raw material Tahini during an internal quality control process. The raw Tahini was used in a variety of batches of hummus. Therefore, the presence of Salmonella in these products cannot be ruled out. The products were temporarily available in Austria at Kröswang, Wedl, Kastner, Transgourmet, Eurogast, nöm Gast, and Julius Kiennast stores.  @ https://www.ages.at/mensch/produktwarnungen-produktrueckrufe/produkt/wojnar-hummus-diverse-sorten