OB-2026-0116
Salmonella spp.
Powdered infant formula outbreak in South Africa (Africa)
HighActiveSouth Africa
Sample data shown for illustration. Connect a live feed (CDC, RASFF, INFOSAN, WHO) before presenting figures as current.
Manufacturing-site environmental swabs positive; production halted pending audit.
22
Cases
14
Hospitalized
3
Deaths
Jul 4, 2026
Reported
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Timeline
- Jun 20, 2026First case cluster identified in surveillance data
- Jun 27, 2026Laboratory confirmation of Salmonella spp.
- Jul 4, 2026Public notification issued by NICD
- Jul 9, 2026Case count updated: 22 total
Affected ingredients
Powdered infant formulaFollow-on formula