In the news

In Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reported additional cases of illnesses due to the consumption of contaminated salami, bringing the total infections in Alberta to 57, in Ontario to 14, and in Manitoba to one. Seven people have been hospitalized since the recall was issued. The PHAC reported that most people fell ill between mid-April and mid-June after eating salami in prepared sandwiches or bought from deli counters. @ https://globalnews.ca/news/11260500/salami-salmonella-update/

The AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain in Belgium) (also known as FASFC and FAVV) recalled Hennehof brand free-range and barn eggs in June 2025 due to contamination with Salmonella. The recall follows the discovery of Salmonella in one of the company’s chicken coops. The public prosecutor’s office has also opened a judicial investigation due to alleged violations of supervision conditions. AFSCA received information that the eggs are still being marketed. The Antwerp public prosecutor’s office (parquet d’Anvers) was then notified, and a judicial investigation has been opened. There were concerns about the possible falsification of stamps on the eggs and the firm selling eggs through vending machines. The Belgian national public health institute, Sciensano, linked 67 illnesses in 2025 to eating eggs, and the same strain of Salmonella found in patients was discovered at the farm. A previous recall of free-range eggs with a specific code from Depo-Ei CV also occurred in March 2025 due to concerns about Salmonella. @ https://favv-afsca.be/fr/produits/rappel-de-produit-de-lafsca

The FSA reported that Orgenism is recalling Eggshell Membrane Capsules sold on Amazon because Salmonella has been found in the product. The contamination was discovered during a routine test, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. Orgenism Eggshell Membrane Capsules are sold in a pack size of 60 capsules, 500mg per serving. The recall includes all batches and best-by dates of the product sold on Amazon. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-29-2025

The CORE update list of outbreaks and adverse events includes eight postings. A new outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg (reference #1311) illnesses linked to Emek-brand Pistachio Cream has been added to the table. The infections are linked to Emek-brand Pistachio Cream, manufactured by Emek Dogal Saglik Urunleri Iklim Gida Insaat San Tic Ltd. Sti. in Turkey, and imported to wholesale distributors, restaurants, and food service locations in the United States. As of June 13, 2025, a total of four cases of Salmonella infection with the outbreak strain have been reported from two states. The outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1301) linked to an unidentified product has increased in case count from 33 to 34 cases. The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1290) has prompted the USDA FSIS, CDC, and FDA to issue an advisory for recalled chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals made by FreshRealm, Inc. As of June 18, 2025, a total of 17 cases have been reported from 13 states. Of 17 people with information, 16 (94%) were hospitalized, and there were 3 deaths attributed to listeriosis. There is one pregnancy associated illness in a mother that resulted in a fetal loss. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-listeria-monocytogenes-chicken-fettuccine-alfredo-meals-june-2025