European food safety and public health authorities report a salmonella outbreak linked to flavoured instant-noodle products. The reported figure is 106 confirmed cases across 14 countries, with most patients described as children and young adults. Authorities say the first cases are reported to have been identified in November. Food safety investigators also report that at least 49 people required hospital treatment, indicating the outbreak includes more serious illness for a substantial share of those affected. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and related agencies are coordinating on the investigation and assessments of the implicated products. While the specific product details are not included in the excerpts, the sources agree that authorities view the flavoured noodles as the likely source of the contamination. The case counts and hospitalization numbers are based on information released by European authorities and cited by multiple outlets. The reporting emphasizes the geographic spread across multiple countries and the timing of the initial reports, rather than any single country’s response.