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Outbreak in China caused by contaminated cakes

Outbreak in China caused by contaminated cakes

An investigation has revealed a multi-city outbreak in China was caused by cakes contaminated by food handlers carrying Staphylococcus aureus.

Between May and June 2025, multiple foodborne outbreaks occurred across Shandong Province, all epidemiologically linked to durian mille-feuille cakes from one franchise brand.

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