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In Canada, Olymel chicken breast strips were recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The company triggered the recall. No illnesses have been reported associated with consumption of the product. The product was distributed to hotels, restaurants, and other institutions in Canada. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation. The recalled products were distributed in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/olymel-brand-chicken-breast-strips-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

City Foods recalled RTE Pastrami and Corned Beef due to Listeria monocytogenes. On August 13, 2026, the USDA-FSIS issued a release to revise the label to reflect the correct Midamar product label, the accurate number of pieces contained in each box, and the item number reflected on the label. The correct amount per box is four 2.5-lb. pieces, replacing the incorrect amount of 2- to 5-lb. pieces. City Foods, Inc. (Chicago, IL)., recalled approximately 3,215 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pastrami and corned beef products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), USDA FSIS announced on August 08, 2026.. The RTE pastrami and corned beef products were produced on July 16, 2026, and have a 60-day shelf life. The following products are subject to recall. The products were shipped to foodservice locations in Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan, from which they were further distributed nationwide. The problem was discovered during routine inspection activities. No confirmed reports of illness have been linked to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about illness should contact a healthcare provider.@  https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/city-foods-inc–recalls-ready-eat-pastrami-and-corned-beef-products-due-possible

On 09/10/2026, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Moyie Springs, IDAHO, recalled 215 cases (6/4oz bags per case) of Broccoli Sprouts because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The Broccoli Sprouts were delivered to three distributors in WA between 8/24/26 and 9/2/26, and the product may have been further distributed and sold in retail stores to consumers in ID, MT, and WA. The Broccoli Sprouts were packaged in clear plastic 4oz. Zip-lock bags, UPC 8 38796 00105 1, and have the Use By dates of 9/07/26, 9/09/26, 9/11/26, 9/14/26, and 9/16/26. Evergreen was notified that their broccoli sprouts product has been linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbifican. The outbreak includes 22 cases as of 9/9/2026.  The recall was also initiated after a third-party lab tested broccoli sprouts with a Use By date of 9/16/26 and found them positive for Salmonella. Evergreen Fresh Sprouts has ceased the production and distribution of broccoli sprouts since 9/04/2026 and is currently conducting a root cause investigation. The recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/evergreen-fresh-sprouts-llc-recalls-broccoli-sprouts-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

A batch of De Bonte Weide Biologische Kefir Van Rauwe Geitenmelk (raw goat milk Kefir) was recalled on September 10, 2026 by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) due to the presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). @ https://www.fsai.ie/news-and-alerts/food-alerts/recall-of-a-batch-of-goats-milk-kefir