Salmonella outbreak linked to pumpkin seeds in France
By The BriefBrief
A Salmonella outbreak linked to a batch of pumpkin seeds infected 81 people across several French regions between May and August, with six hospitalised. Health and Agriculture ministries said the source was pumpkin seeds processed by a food company in southwestern France and sold by retailers including Grand Frais.
WHO:French Health and Agriculture ministries
WHAT:Salmonella outbreak linked to pumpkin seeds infects 81 people in France
WHEN:Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM ET
WHERE:France
WHY:The outbreak was traced to pumpkin seeds processed by a food company in southwestern France and sold by retailers including Grand Frais.
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