Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Instant Noodles Hits 106 People Across Europe

A Salmonella outbreak linked to flavored instant noodles has sickened 106 people across 13 EU member states and the United Kingdom. Nearly half of those affected have required hospitalization, raising concern among European health authorities. Investigators have identified the Salmonella Stanley strain and suspect a single Ukrainian manufacturer as the source. The contaminated products, including chicken and hot chicken flavored noodles, are believed to have entered the market via Poland. Product recalls are in progress, though officials caution that the risk remains elevated due to the long shelf life of the noodles.