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In Canada, the recalls of pistachio-containing products continue due to Salmonella, the CFIA reported. Baklava types of products (Classic Baklava, Turkish-style Baklava, Pistachio Fingers, Crowns King) recalled in Ontario. The recall is linked to an ongoing investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak in Canada. The CFIA triggered the recall during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The baklava and other pistachio-containing products were subject to multiple recalls in Canada between late August and early September 2025, due to a national Salmonella outbreak. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-baklava-type-products-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

The ECDC report of September 5, 2025, claims that between January 1, 2023, and August 30, 2025, 289 confirmed cases of Salmonella Strathcona ST2559 have been reported in 19 EU/EEA countries and three countries outside the EU/EEA (the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada). Isolates genetically closely related to the outbreak strain have been detected since 2011, indicating a recurring public health concern. Epidemiological, microbiological, and traceability data in 2023-2024 identified small tomatoes from the Sicily region of Italy as the vehicle of infection. In 2025, several countries have reported more than 30 additional cases, mainly between June and August, with Italy reporting the highest number. @ https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Communicable%20disease%20threats%20report%2C%2030%20August-5%20September%202025%2C%20week%2036_0.pdf

On September 5, 2025, the CDC and public health officials in several states announced the investigation of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain home delivery meals made by Metabolic Meals. Sixteen people in ten states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. Seven people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. Sick people in this outbreak reported eating ready-to-eat, home delivery meals made by Metabolic Meals. Investigators are working to determine a specific source of contamination. @ https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/homedeliverymeals-09-25/index.html

The FSAI reported that Garden of Eden is recalling batches of Spinach and Mixed Baby Leaf due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. FSAI issued the recall for the branded Garden of Eden Baby Spinach, pack sizes 100g, 200g, and 500g, and Garden of Eden Mixed Baby Leaf, 100g, and 500g. @ https://www.fsai.ie/news-and-alerts/food-alerts/recall-of-various-batches-of-garden-of-eden-baby-s