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On October 15, 2026, Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, NY recalled a lot of cheddar cheese because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 (E. Coli O26:H11 and O45:H2). E. coli O26:H11 and O45:H2 cause a diarrheal illness, often with bloody stools. The product was distributed to grocers in NY, PA, NJ, CT, MD, VA, and MA. The product may also have been distributed to other states through downstream distributors. The recalled product is Family Farmstead Dairy Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese, Lot Code: 7/22/27, Best By Date: 7/22/27. No other Family Farmstead Dairy products are included in this recall. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date. The contamination was discovered when an LFFM sample in Maryland isolated two strains of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) from two 8 oz packages of Family Farmstead A2 Raw Cheddar, dated 7/22/27. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/family-farmstead-dairy-announces-recall-raw-mild-cheddar-cheese-due-potential-e-coli-o26h11-and?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a nationwide class I recall for 12 organic cheese products under the Farm Boy, L’Ancêtre, and Life Smart brands due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products are sold under the Farm Boy, L’Ancêtre, and Life Smart brands. The recall was triggered by CFIA test results. No illnesses have been reported associated with consuming these products. The affected products include Farm Boy organic Swiss, medium cheddar, old cheddar, extra sharp, and three-year-old cheddar cheeses with a best before date of July 30, 2027. Life Smart organic part skim mozzarella cheese with a best before date of March 30, 2027, is also being recalled, as are several shredded organic cheeses made by L’Ancêtre with best before dates of this December, next January and next July. There are 33 products covered by the recall. Affected cheeses include Parmesan, feta, goat, mozzarella, and cheese curds in various sizes. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-organic-cheeses-recalled-due-Listeria-monocytogenes . The cheese being recalled was packaged in HelloFresh meal kits that were distributed and sold across Canada. The impacted cheese is in generic plastic packaging. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-organic-cheeses-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes

The CORE update lists 15 outbreaks and adverse event postings. For the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak (ref #1415), FDA has initiated sample collection. For the E. coli O26:H11 outbreak (ref #1419) linked to raw milk cheese, the outbreak advisory was updated on October 9, 2026, to include international distribution information. FDA has initiated sample collection. This outbreak is associated with 13 illnesses, 8 hospitalizations, and 3 HUS. For the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak (ref #1421) linked to multi-ingredient chicken wraps, the case count has increased from 38 to 50. For the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak (ref #1417), the case count increased from 44 to 46. For the Salmonella bovis morbillis outbreak (ref #1411), FDA updated the outbreak advisory with downstream product recalls and sampling information. The outbreak is associated with 32 illnesses and 3 hospitalizations. For the Cyclospora outbreak (ref #1392), the case count has been adjusted from 235 to 240. The outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg (ref #1387) has ended. For the outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1378) linked to shell eggs, the Executive Incident Summary Abstract can now be accessed by clicking the reference number. This outbreak investigation was moved to the Closed 2026 Table. On 9/3/2026, CDC closed the epidemiologic investigation with 134 cases from 18 states: AR (5), AZ (4), CA (1), CO (1), GA (2), IL (1), LA (8), MI (1), MO (1), MS (1), NC (1), NM (3), NV (1), NY (1), OK (2), SC (1), TX (99), and WV (1). There were 34 hospitalizations. For the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak in Newport and Richmond (ref #1358) linked to moringa leaf powder, the Executive Incident Summary Abstract can now be accessed by clicking the reference number. At the close of this incident, the outbreak included 131 cases (Newport (3), Richmond (1), and Typhimurium (127)) across 38 states, with 36 hospitalizations and zero deaths reported. This outbreak investigation was moved to the Closed 2026 Table. For the outbreak of Clostridium botulinum (ref #1383) linked to infant formula, the Executive Incident Summary Abstract can now be accessed by clicking the reference number. 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

New York-based Made Fresh Salads issued a voluntary recall in September for all its ready-to-eat deli-style salads, assorted cream cheese products, and half-size aluminum pans because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products have now been given a Class I risk rating by the FDA. Altogether, the FDA has recalled and classified 61 products. The FDA said the products were distributed in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and New York City through direct delivery to retail stores and distributors. The recalled foods include black bean and corn salad, chickpea salad, crab salad, shrimp salad, tuna salad, macaroni salad, potato salad, quinoa salad, pasta dishes, chocolate and vanilla puddings, potato croquettes and crab cakes. More than two dozen cream cheese product listings are also affected, including scallion, garlic and herb, blueberry, jalapeño and strawberry varieties, as well as tofu spreads. The products were distributed in five-pound and 30-pound plastic tubs and aluminum trays, with expiration dates ranging from September 3 to September 18, 2026. The FDA warned that retailers may have repackaged the products into smaller containers with different labeling and product codes. The recall followed the company’s environmental sampling, which detected Listeria monocytogenes in areas of the production facility. Made Fresh Salads subsequently stopped production and distribution while investigating the source of the contamination. @ https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/salad-recall-dozens-products-given-095330928.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIaPx0jQipA4cVh7qGv0X9PhJGNOAxTa9ESvOk3_PLfp14OfVyqjh–huyK1PXKd7l2tjExI2FjEmpmneNy_y0-G2dLsN-OKhCXJ9ZbKfsUmumxnGnraV6SDD-behb86AiUWGNGdN-gVfnE6y7O_-2OxHuk2j7dNIknK4BwZaKrk