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The CORE update list of outbreaks and adverse events includes eleven postings. The outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg (ref #1311) linked to pistachio cream products was reported. The Executive incident summary abstract shows that on 6/10/2025, OII OHFI Central 3 notified CORE Signals about a cluster of Salmonella Oranienburg illnesses associated with a single restaurant exposure in MN. All three cases in Minnesota (MN) and one case in New Jersey reported consuming similar food items that included pistachio cream. WGS analyzed retail samples of Emek Spread Pistachio Cacao Cream with Kaday, identifying a total of 28 positive samples belonging to 6 different serovars/strains of Salmonella, including S. Oranienburg. The investigation was moved to the closed table. The outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg (ref #1316) occurred, but the source was not identified, and the investigation is now closed. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks

Kenvue Brands LLC initiated the voluntary recall on September 19, 2025, and it affects 1,312 cases of 25-count plant-based, compostable Neutrogena makeup remover wipes (LOT 1835U6325A). The recall follows the detection of Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria in the product. The products were distributed to Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. According to the FDA’s recall database, the wipes tested positive for Pluralibacter gergoviae during internal quality checks.  @ https://www.globalcosmeticsnews.com/fda-classifies-neutrogena-makeup-remover-wipes-recall-as-class-ii-health-risk-over-bacterial-contamination/

The CFIA has recalled a Roquefort cheese from Maison Gabriel Coulet Roquefort La Cave because it might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Roquefort  La Cave cheese was sold in 100-gram packages with an expiry date of Nov. 3, 2025. The recall was initiated after government testing showed contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was sold in Quebec and Ontario. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. The cheese was sold in slices and wedges, each in packages weighing 100 grams. The packages are black plastic with a window so you can see the cheese. A beige banner is across the top of the package with the words “Au Lait Cru De Brebis.” @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/maison-gabriel-coulet-brand-roquefort-cave-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes

Black Sheep Egg Company has recalled more than 6 million eggs due to Salmonella contamination concerns. Arkansas-based Black Sheep Egg Company distributed eggs to retail and wholesale locations in Arkansas and Missouri, as well as to “broker locations” in Missouri, Texas, California, and Indiana from July 9 through September 17, 2025. These distributors may have repackaged the eggs and distributed them to other states. As a result, the initial recall indicated that additional products may have been affected. On October 16, 2025, Kenz Henz of Santa Fe, TX, recalled its 12-count packages of Kenz Henz brand “Grade AA Large Pasture Raised eggs” that they received from Black Sheep Egg Company because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These recalled “12-Count Pasture Raised eggs” were sold in retail stores in Houston, TX. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Black Sheep Egg Company initiated a recall following a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection that found 40 environmental samples at its egg processing facility tested positive for Salmonella. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-consumers-retailers-and-distributors-not-eat-sell-or-serve-recalled-black-sheep-egg?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery