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Federal Register Update — September 25, 2026

September 26, 2026

FDA

New: Outbreak Investigation of Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli & Salmonella: Sprouts (August 2026)

Updated: Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Sprouts (September 2026)

  • 9/24 update:  “As part of this investigation, officials in Washington State collected and tested samples of Evergreen Fresh Sprouts-brand broccoli sprouts collected from a local grocery store and a sick person’s home. Both sprout samples tested positive and whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis conducted by state partners and FDA showed they matched the same Salmonella Bovismorbificans strain that made people sick in this outbreak. This product was included in the recall and is no longer available for sale. 
    FDA is continuing its investigation to determine the source of contamination and if other products of concern may be on the market.”

Recalls:

DateBrand Name(s)Product DescriptionProduct TypeRecall Reason DescriptionCompany Name
09/24/2026LiorGround cinnamonFood & Beverages, ContaminantsPotential to be contaminated with elevated levels of leadGalil Importing Corp
09/24/2026Deano’s PastaPastaFood & Beverages, AllergensUndeclared crustacean shellfish (lobster) allergenDeano’s Pasta

GRAS Notices:

GRN No.SubstanceDate of ClosureFDA’s Letter
  1302Fermented grape pomaceSep 14, 2026FDA has no questions (in PDF) (234 kB)
  1328β-carotene produced by Yarrowia lipolytica CGMCC No. 33926 expressing genes from Mucor circinelloides and Y. lipolyticaSep 8, 2026FDA has no questions (in PDF) (268 kB)
  1311L-theanine produced by Escherichia coli CICC 11189sSep 4, 2026FDA has no questions (in PDF) (324 kB)
  1313Algal oil (≥35% docosahexaenoic acid) from Schizochytrium limacinum CCAP A2Aug 20, 2026FDA has no questions (in PDF) (114 kB)

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