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The CFIA reported that 27 lab-confirmed cases have been sickened with Salmonella Oranienburg, mostly in Alberta and British Columbia, in an outbreak linked to contaminated dog food and treats. A  specific brand of the contaminated dog food or treats has not been identified. The illnesses were reported in Alberta (13), British Columbia (12), Ontario (1), and the Northwest Territories (1). People became sick between mid-February and mid-August 2025 and are between 0 and 87 years of age. The majority of them are female (59%). There are six hospitalizations and no reported deaths. The actual number of sickened people probably exceeds these numbers, since many don’t go to see doctors or get tested. @ https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2025/outbreak-salmonella-infections-dog-food-treats.html

The FDA reported a recall of various cucumber products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Primo No. 1 in Produce, based in Pennsylvania, issued a voluntary recall for the products on May 20. The FDA subsequently issued a Class I risk classification for the recall on September 15, 2025. The products were distributed in cardboard boxes to retail locations in Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. As of September 15, no illnesses had been reported by the FDA in connection with the consumption of the recalled products. The products recalled are Cucumbers Peeled/Diced, Cucumber Peeled Sliced, Cucumber Sliced PLD, Vegetable Tray Cucumbers, and Cucumber Sliced 8oz. @ https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/FMfcgzQcpnNMjthWMbhxQdxHnhHDlMpk

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Sour Bites (3972, boulevard Saint-Elzéar Ouest, Laval), warned not to consume the chocolate Dubai, as it may contain Salmonella. This warning follows food product recalls issued by the CFIA, due to a national outbreak of Salmonella infection linked to contaminated pistachios distributed to various establishments across Canada. The product was offered for sale until September 11. The product was sold refrigerated. It was packaged in a cardboard box with the company’s logo and was not labeled.  @ https://www.quebec.ca/nouvelles/actualites/details/avis-de-ne-pas-consommer-de-chocolat-dubai-prepare-et-vendu-par-lentreprise-sour-bites-65840

In the UK, the FSA reported that Sainsbury’s Supermarkets, has taken the precautionary step of recalling JS Classic Houmous )in 315 g package, with use by date of September 13, 2025, and JS Lemon & Coriander Houmous in 200g package with use by date of September 14, 2025, because these products may contain Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC). @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-43-2025