Food Recall Watch

E. coli Beef Kofta Alert Leads New Recall Wave

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 8 min

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USDA FSIS warned about beef kofta served at The Kebab Shop after an E. coli outbreak in California, while Whole Foods soup and Angel specialty drinks face allergen and Salmonella-related recalls.

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USDA FSIS warned about beef kofta served at The Kebab Shop after an E. coli outbreak in California, while Whole Foods soup and Angel specialty drinks face allergen and Salmonella-related recalls.

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