E. coli Beef Kofta Alert Leads New Recall Wave — May 26, 2026

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. In this episode: Top stories: 1. USDA posts warning about beef kofta linked to E. coli outbreak | Food Safety News — Food Safety News https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/05/usda-posts-warning-about-beef-kofta-linked-to-e-coli-outbreak/ 2. Step Back: When food-safety agencies issue a public health alert instead of a formal recall — like with an outbreak-linked meat product — what’s the practical difference for shoppers, especially if the item might already be in their freezer? 3. Whole Foods soup recall issued over undeclared shrimp allergen — Lohud https://www.lohud.com/story/grocery/stores/2026/05/25/whole-foods-soup-recall-shrimp-allergen/90248951007/ 4. Angel Speciality drinks recalled because of Salmonella risk - BANKBIT - World Financial News — Food Safety News https://bankb.it/angel-speciality-drinks-recalled-because-of-salmonella-risk-172771 Follow and rate Food Recall Watch on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]