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The CORE update list of outbreaks and adverse events includes ten postings. A new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1309) linked to an unidentified product has been added to the table. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. The outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1329) has resulted in an increase in case count from 31 to 34 cases. The FDA has initiated a traceback and an onsite inspection. The outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1325) linked to an unidentified product has prompted the FDA to initiate an onsite inspection. An outbreak advisory was issued for the outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1301) infections linked to eggs. On August 28, 2025, Country Eggs, LLC initiated a recall for specific lots of brown cage free eggs. A total of 95 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 14 states (AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, IA, MN, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, PA, and WA). 18 people were hospitalized. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that Endico Potatoes of Mount Vermont, NY, recalled Peas and Carrots, and mixed Vegetables, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were distributed to NY, NJ, PA, CT, MD, DC, and FL through local distributors between 7/18/25 and 8/4/25. The product was packed in frozen 2.5lb clear plastic bags under the Endico label. Peas and carrots: lot 110625, production date 6/11/25, use by date 6/10/27. Mixed vegetables: lot 170625, production date 6/17/25, use by date 6/16/27. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was the result of sampling done by the state of Pennsylvania, which revealed that the finished products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The company has ceased distribution of the product, and the FDA and the company continue their investigation to determine what caused the problem.@ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/endico-potatoes-inc-recalls-25lb-bags-frozen-peas-and-carrots-and-mixed-vegetables-because-possible

The CFIA reported that more pistachio products linked to the national outbreak of Salmonella have been recalled. This recall is linked to an ongoing investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness. The products were distributed online, in New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec.  @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/dubai-brand-pistachio-knafeh-milk-chocolate-recalled-due-salmonella-0?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

In Hong Kong, the CFS (Center for Food Safety), of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, on September 3, urged the public not to consume a batch of prepackaged raw milk cheese imported from France due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). City Super Limited imported the product. “The CFS received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission that the product is under recall due to possible contamination with STEC. According to the information provided by the RASFF, the affected batch of the product has been imported into Hong Kong,” a spokesman for the CFS said. The importer has stopped sales and removed the affected batch from shelves. @ https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20250903_11811.html