What to know: Five people were hospitalized as part of a Salmonella outbreak linked to a Middle Eastern restaurant in Clairemont, San Diego County health officials have reported.

Officials are investigating the outbreak among patrons of Aladdin Mediterranean Café, where people who reported getting sick had eaten on April 25 and 26.

The latest foodborne illness figures and examples of outbreaks have been shared in South Africa.

A total of 83 cases of listeriosis were reported through the Notifiable Medical Conditions (NMC) surveillance system in 2023. In 2022, 88 cases were recorded. Five deaths and one pregnancy associated case that resulted in a still-birth were reported.

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OPINION — Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink

“The goal of food safety is safe food, as the adage goes, ‘If it isn’t safe, it isn’t food.’ Recalls play a huge role in that effort.”

“While consumers often view recalls as a negative, in reality, recalls can be pivotal to protect public safety. Recalls themselves shouldn’t be a source of fear for consumers — rather, they should fear the harm that may result from a failed corrective action.”

A food fraud unit in England and Wales has been granted the ability to apply for and execute search warrants under certain conditions.

The Food Standard Agency’s (FSA) National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) was given the investigatory powers under The Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).