Flavored noodles linked to more than 100 salmonella infections in Europe
European health officials have linked an outbreak of salmonella infections to flavored instant noodles produced by a Ukrainian manufacturer. Over 100 cases have been reported across 14 countries, leading to product recalls and internal investigations.
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Food safety outbreaks pose significant public health risks and can disrupt international supply chains and consumer trust in food brands.
View comments boiled Instant noodle Associated Press Updated Thu, July 2, 2026 at 9:15 AM UTC 2 min read View comments Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GENEVA (AP) — European food safety and health officials have reported an outbreak of salmonella infections linked to flavored-noodle products involving 106 confirmed cases — mostly among children and young adults — in 14 countries.
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