Multinational Outbreak of Salmonella Stanley Infections Linked to Flavored Pasta Products
Recalls Underway: Salmonella in Flavored Pasta Affects Children Most of All
Flavored pasta products are considered the most likely source of an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Stanley infections affecting several countries; according to a rapid assessment of the outbreak by the EFSA and the ECDC, there is evidence that the cases are linked to products of the same brand.
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Between November 2025 and June 2026, 104 confirmed cases were reported in 13 countries of the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) as well as in the United Kingdom. The outbreak primarily affected children and young adults; at least 49 people required hospitalization.
Cases were reported from Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Evidence points to flavored pasta products
Epidemiological investigations have shown that those affected in Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, and Lithuania had consumed flavored pasta products of the same brand.
Microbiological findings further support this link, as the outbreak strain was detected in Germany and Lithuania in chicken-flavored pasta products as well as in spicy chicken-flavored pasta products. Investigations have linked the products, which were distributed in several countries, to the same manufacturer in Ukraine. This suggests a possible common source of contamination at the production facility, although further investigations are needed.
Other Salmonella strains have been detected in products of the same brand, suggesting that more than one source of contamination may be involved.
Control Measures and Risks
Food safety authorities in the affected countries have taken control measures, including withdrawals and recalls of the affected products, thereby reducing the likelihood of new infections associated with this outbreak.
However, the actual cause and the location(s) of contamination have not yet been identified. It is therefore likely that additional cases may occur, particularly since these products have a long shelf life and may remain stored in household kitchens for extended periods.
Advice for Consumers
Consumers should not consume any products affected by the recalls and should return them to the place of purchase or dispose of them.
For products that require further processing before consumption, consumers should strictly follow the instructions on the label. Good food hygiene during preparation is also of the utmost importance.
Further Investigations
Health authorities are urged to interview all new cases, sequence isolates where possible, and share information with the ECDC.
Food safety authorities are urged to continue investigating the suspected products as a source of infection and to determine the cause of the contamination, including whether there is a link to one or more ingredients.
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