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The FDA reported that following a recall initiated by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, CA, Demers Food Group has voluntarily recalled select Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini (9.6 oz boxes) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was initiated because these products contain a recalled linguini pasta ingredient supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods, which was recalled for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the Demers Food Group recall. The product was distributed nationally to wholesale distributors and operators between September 15, 2025, and September 25, 2025. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/demers-food-group-voluntarily-recalls-select-scott-jons-shrimp-scampi-linguini-bowls-due-ingredient

In Quebec, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the Restaurant Pushap (4777, boulevard des Sources, Pierrefonds (Montreal)), is warning the public not to consume products containing raw pistachios, in all their forms, sold exclusively between April 17 and September 19, 2025, as they could be contaminated by the Salmonella. The warning is part of product recalls issued by the CFIA due to Salmonella outbreak. The products were offered for sale between April 17 and September 19, 2025, and only at the restaurant designated above. @ https://www.quebec.ca/nouvelles/actualites/details/avis-de-ne-pas-consommer-diverses-patisseries-contenant-des-pistaches-preparees-et-vendues-par-lentreprise-restaurant-pushap-66163

The CORE update list of outbreaks and adverse events includes ten postings. Due to the absence of either a fiscal year 2026 appropriation or a Continuing Resolution, only certain government activities will continue. While FDA will continue to conduct foodborne outbreak surveillance and response activities, the CORE Investigation Table will not be updated weekly during this time. FDA will continue to issue public warnings if there is actionable information to protect consumers from foodborne illness. In the outbreak of Salmonella Lomalinda (ref #1339), the case count has increased from 35 to 37 cases. In the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1309), the case count has increased from 25 to 26 cases. In the outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1329), the case count has increased from 40 to 45 cases. The outbreak of Salmonella Anatum (ref #1312) has been declared over, and the FDA updated its outbreak advisory on September 25, 2025. For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1290), FDA updated the advisory to include additional product recall information related to this outbreak.  @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland reported that a batch of Macroom Buffalo Buffaloumi is being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The popular cheese, available in 180g packs, has a Batch Code of 3107 and a use-by date of 20. January, 2026. The products were sold in Supermarkets across Ireland, including Supervalu, Tesco, Aldi, and Dunnes. Last month, two other Cork dairy products were recalled due to the presence of Listeria. The alert was triggered after tests detected Listeria monocytogenes in the batch. @ https://www.fsai.ie/news-and-alerts/food-alerts/recall-of-a-batch-of-macroom-buffalo-buffaloumi