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The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Anatum infections linked to Deep-brand frozen products. On July 16, 2025, Chetak LLC Group initiated a recall of multiple lots of Frozen Deep-brand Sprouted Mat (Moth) and Moong (Mung) beans in 1-lb (454 g) packages, due to the suspected presence of Salmonella. On August 22, 2025, the FDA expanded its advice for retailers and consumers to not eat, sell, or serve Deep-brand Premium Select Frozen SURTI UNDHIU MIX in 12-oz (340 g) packages. As of September 22, 2025, a total of 12 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 11 states(CT, FL, IL, MA, MN, NJ, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WA). Four of the six cases with available information reported eating or likely eating sprouted beans. Of those four cases, two reported eating frozen sprouted mat (moth) and moong (mung) beans before becoming ill. There have been four hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported. The FDA’s outbreak investigation is complete.@ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-deep-brand-frozen-products-july-2025

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reported that the number of cases of patients with Salmonella in pistachio-based products has risen, with 105 cases reported and 16 hospitalizations as of September 24, 2025. The report issued on September 24, 2025, showed 26 new cases since the last count, which was earlier this month. The Salmonella identified in the products include Salmonella Havana, Salmonella Mbandaka, Salmonella Meleagridis, Salmonella Tennessee, Salmonella Anatum, Salmonella Bareilly, and Salmonella Senftenberg. Illnesses linked to this outbreak have been reported in British Columbia (6), Alberta (4), Manitoba (1), Ontario (27), Quebec (66), and New Brunswick (1). Of the reported cases, 16 people have been hospitalized, and there have been no fatalities. People who became sick are between 2 and 95 years of age. The majority of individuals with illnesses are female (75%). 16 people have been hospitalized, an increase of five since the onset of the outbreak in early March. The CFIA has issued 26 recalls of pistachios and products containing pistachios since July. @ https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2025/outbreak-salmonella-infections-pistachios-related-products.html

The CORE update list of outbreaks and adverse events includes ten postings. The outbreak of Salmonella Lomalinda (ref #1339), the case count has increased from 30 to 35 cases. FDA has initiated traceback. The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1334), FDA has initiated traceback. The outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1325), the case count has been adjusted from 67 to 69. The outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg (ref # 1311), FDA’s investigation is closed. The outbreak of E. coli O145:H28 (ref #1303) not linked to a product produc. As of the close of this outbreak on 8/12/2025, there were 11 cases, three cases were hospitalized. one case of HUS, and 1 death. The outbreak is closed. The outbreak investigation did not yield sufficient evidence to identify a definitive source or route of contamination.  The outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo (ref #1304) linked to cucumbers. Salmonella Bareilly was isolated from the cucumber sample and matched clinical isolates from 2025 and cucumber isolates collected by FL and PA in 2024 in response to the 2024 S. Braenderup cucumber outbreak. On 5/19/2025, Bedner Growers Inc. voluntarily recalled all cucumbers. On 7/1/2025, the outbreak closed with 69 clinical cases from 21 states, including 22 hospitalizations and one death. This outbreak investigation is closed.   The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1305) linked to Ready-to-Eat Foods (deli meats), two environmental samples and recent 2025 clinical isolate were genetically related to historical 2024 outbreak clinical isolates. At closing, the outbreak included 10 ill people from California (8) and Nevada (2). All cases with available exposure information were hospitalized prior to their illness onset. Fresh & Ready Foods LLC (San Fernando, CA) supplied ready-to-eat (RTE) Deli sandwiches to three hospitals where cases were admitted. there was no sufficient epidemiologic and traceback evidence to confirm the outbreak vehicle.  This outbreak investigation was moved to the Closed 2025 Table.   The outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1300) linked to eggs, the outbreak included 134 cases from 10 states: AZ (8), CA (109), CO (2), KS (1), KY (1), NE (2), NJ (2), NV (4), UT (1), and WA (4). Of 112 patients with outcome information, 38 (34%) were hospitalized. One death was reported from California. Shell eggs from August Egg Company were identified as the confirmed vehicle for this outbreak. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CFIA reported that its testing resulted in an extension and update of the recall of Shakh Al Kar halva due to Salmonella, which now includes more products. The recalling firm is Nabil Boutamina doing business as Mediterranean Halal Meats. The halva products were sold at the retail level in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. The recalled products include Plain Halva packaged in 800 gram containers. With “Best Before:” 2026.Aug.25 BN#260824.V. Pistachio Halva in 400 gram containers with “Best Before” 2026.Aug.25 BN#260824.PS. Pistachio Halva in 800 gram containers is included in this recall, “Best Before:” 2026.Aug.25. Sugar Free Plain Halva Diet packaged in 400 gram containers “Best Before:” 2026.Aug.25. Chocolate Halva packaged in 400 gram containers “Best Before:” 2026.Aug.25. Chocolate Halva in 800 gram containers “Best Before:” 2026.Aug.25. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/shaikh-al-kar-brand-halva-products-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23