FDA Human Foods Program: Outbreak Investigations & Safety Advisories
CORE Outbreak Investigation Table
The CORE Outbreak Investigation Table is a list of outbreak and adverse event investigations primarily being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages, meaning that some outbreaks have limited information, and others may be near completion. The table will be updated weekly.
This week’s updates are:
- 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.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Lomalinda (ref #1339), the case count has increased from 35 to 37 cases.
- For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes (ref #1309), the case count has increased from 25 to 26 cases.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (ref #1329), the case count has increased from 40 to 45 cases.
- For the outbreak of Salmonella Anatum (ref #1312), the outbreak has ended and FDA updated the 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. See the advisory for additional information.
CORE Outbreak Investigation Table
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