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OB-2026-0131

Salmonella Typhimurium

Chocolate products outbreak in Belgium (Europe)

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Contamination traced to a factory buttermilk tank; exports to 14 countries recalled.

56
Cases
12
Hospitalized
0
Deaths
Jul 5, 2026
Reported
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Timeline
  1. Jun 21, 2026
    First case cluster identified in surveillance data
  2. Jun 28, 2026
    Laboratory confirmation of Salmonella Typhimurium
  3. Jul 5, 2026
    Public notification issued by RASFF
  4. Jul 10, 2026
    Case count updated: 56 total
Affected ingredients
Milk chocolateFilled pralinesChocolate buttermilk
Supporting sources