Here’s a heart-breaking story by John R. Platt and Dipika Kadaba of The Revelator. It turns out that 824 Florida manatees died last year, almost 50% more than in 2017.
Those 824 mortalities (deaths) represent 13% of the Florida manatee population, and many of them were caused by people – either directly or indirectly.
The Revelator released a video that goes into more detail about why so many manatees died last year. Click below to watch it, and be sure to visit this link for the original story.
Do they have a badge for the 10 Commandments? Or, the key concepts of the Declaration of Independence? Or the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?’
By Bob Unruh
The Girl Scouts organization in America already has plunged neck-deep in transgenderism. And abortion, with ideologies that support such leftist agendas.
Now the group is jumping into Islam.
An online report confirmed the organization is offering “badges” that are earned by little girls when they visit mosques and learn the “Pillars of Islam.”
And social media commenters were at full volume:
“I will not buy a box of Girl Scout cookies ever again until this bull—- is removed. What are we doing here?” said one.
“Mothers, get your kids out of this organization!! First they went trans now they go Muslim. Is this really what Girl Scouts was built on??”
“I’ll never buy Girl Scout cookies ever again.”
“Do they have a badge for the 10 commandments? Or, the key concepts of the Declarstion (sic) of Independence? Or the first 10 amendments to the constitution?”
An online posting at Twitchy explained
“Girl Scout troops across the U.S. are incorporating Islamic religious instruction, prayer and activities into scouting programs, according to a new investigation by White House correspondent Natalie Winters.
“Winters reported that mosque-based troops in several states have used Girl Scout programming to teach Islamic practices, including prayer, Ramadan and hijab. The examples appear to involve individual troops and local councils rather than a nationwide requirement imposed on all Girl Scouts.”
“The Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) does officially recognize religious award programs operated by outside religious organizations. Its own faith materials identify the Islamic Committee on Girl Scouting and say it offers ‘Girl Scouts of the Islamic Faith’ religious recognition awards, including medals. GSUSA also directs families toward religious organizations for information about the programs,” Twitchy reported.
Winters, in her report confirmed there is a “nationwide pattern of Girl Scout troops based at mosques incorporating Islamic prayer, Quranic instruction, and lessons on hijab into activities conducted under the Girl Scouts banner.”
Winters reported comments by the SALAM Islamic Center on an event at a mosque in Sacramento, “A standout attraction was the hijab photo booth.”
The report said, “Girls were invited to try on hijabs while learning about ‘the significance of modesty.’ The event also included mosque tours and ‘an informative booth about Palestine.’”
The mosque where the girls were meeting specifies that such programs “shall be in accordance with the ideology of SALAM and its principles.”
Winters reported, “Girl Scouts Heart of Central California knew about SALAM’s religious integration years earlier. The council’s 2009 annual report said four troops with 30 girls began meeting at SALAM and incorporated Girl Scouting into the mosque’s youth programming. It highlighted a Ramadan sleepover involving fasting and girls ‘praying through the night.’”
Other such schemes have been confirmed in Naperville as well as Virginia, Brooklyn, and San Diego, the report said.
Such programming includes “prayer, Ramadan, Muslim badges, hijab discussions, and outreach to visiting Girl Scouts,” the report said.
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AUG 22, 2026
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“A standout attraction was the hijab photo booth,” according to the SALAM Islamic Center’s account of a February 2025 Girl Scout event at its Sacramento mosque.
Girls were invited to try on hijabs while learning about “the significance of modesty.” The event also included mosque tours and “an informative booth about Palestine.”
The Girl Scout who organized the event said she wanted to share the mosque with the “broader Girl Scout community.”SALAM has not published a clear photograph of either booth, the materials presented about Palestine, or any parent notice explaining the religious components.
SALAM openly advertises its Girl Scout program as providing “Strong Islamic Values.” Its Education page repeats the phrase while listing Girl Scouts alongside the mosque’s weekend school, Quran memorization program, and Islamic-learning center.
The mosque’s bylaws direct its Education Committee to review the activities of youth groups including Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. They require: “Such programs shall be in accordance with the ideology of SALAM and its principles.”
Girl Scouts Heart of Central California knew about SALAM’s religious integration years earlier.
The council’s 2009 annual report said four troops with 30 girls began meeting at SALAM and incorporated Girl Scouting into the mosque’s youth programming. It highlighted a Ramadan sleepover involving fasting and girls “praying through the night.”
A Troop 972 leader explained the arrangement plainly: “we just incorporate our religion into the framework that Girl Scouts provides.
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SALAM placed the February 2025 Girl Scout gathering inside its broader school and university outreach report.
That report described SALAM educating 45 Elk Grove Unified School District teachers about Islam, fasting, prayer accommodations, and Muslim students. It also detailed presentations to seventh graders and a mosque visit for Sacramento State students.
The same document announced World Thinking Day “in partnership with the Girl Scouts.”
SALAM is not an isolated example.
The Islamic Center of Naperville says its K–12 troops follow Girl Scout principles while adhering to “our core Islamic values.” Its current materials instruct girls to bring a headscarf for salah, or Islamic prayer.
The Islamic Center of Long Island has hosted Girl Scouts since 2005 and states: “Combining Islamic education with scout activity is our prime goal.”
At Virginia’s ADAMS Center, the Girl Scout program incorporates Islamic traditions so girls can develop “without compromising their faith,” including celebrating Islamic holidays and earning an Islam patch.
A 2012 PGMA Girl Scouts event invited Girl Scouts to an overnight Ramadan program featuring taraweeh prayer, Quran and Hadith study, and religious discussion. The supply list included prayer garments, hijabs, Islamic books, and a Quran.
Girl Scouts of the USA has promoted the same model. A national GSUSA feature celebrated Orange County troops that hosted an Open Mosque Day for Girl Scout families, including a mosque tour and presentations connecting Islam to the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
That article also says organizers permitted one troop to represent Palestine at World Thinking Day after initially denying its request.
Other mosque-based troops operate through Brooklyn’s Masjid At-Taqwa, California’s Muslim Community Center East Bay, and the Islamic Center of San Diego, where historical programming included prayer, Ramadan, Muslim badges, hijab discussions, and outreach to visiting Girl Scouts.
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Recall alert for squishy dumpling toys sold on Amazon and other retailers due to choking concerns
Sr Digital Curator
Two different types of popular squishy dumpling toys are being recalled, weeks after Amazon removed similar items from its site.
The first recall is for 8,000 GIHNJSI Squeezy Dumplings toys, which are translucent round squishy balls with cartoon faces and glitter-like particles and water beads on the inside.
A news release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says they contain water beads that, if ingested, can expand and “pose deadly ingestion, choking, and intestinal obstruction hazards inside a child’s body, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration, and a risk of death to a child.”
No injuries have been reported in regards to this recall, which covers Squeezy Dumplings sold on Amazon between May and June of this year for about $20. The toys come in a tan plastic container shaped like a bamboo steamer and have “Squeezy Dumplings” and “Squeeze Me” printed on a removable label.
Anyone who purchased these toys should stop using them and contact Chenyuanhui for a full refund. To receive the refund, consumers will be asked to write “RECALLED” in permanent marker on the toy and its container, throw the toy away and email a photo of the disposed toy to GIHNJSI_recall@163.com.
The second similar recall is for 7,200 Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun toys that were sold at various third-party stores nationwide from May 2026 through August.
“The squishy bun toys violate the mandatory safety standard for toysbecause the water beads inside the dumplings expand larger than permitted, posing a deadly ingestion hazard,” a news release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission says.
This recall involves Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun toys Model D08004. they are a translucent pink color and contain glitter and water beads. These items also have cartoon faces and are packaged in tan plastic containers that look like a bamboo steamer. “Rainbow Mystery” and “Sugar Edition” are printed on the front of the items’ removable labels.
No injuries have been reported for these recalled toys, but anyone who has them should stop using them and contact OKK Trading for a refund. Consumers will be asked to write “RECALLED” in permanent marker on the squeezy dumpling and its tan plastic container, throw the toy away, and email a photo of the disposed toy to recall@okktoys.com.
In August, Amazon told Hearst Television’s National Consumer Unitthat it had proactively removed some squishy toys from its store following reported safety concerns.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning about fake and counterfeit squishy toys, including ones shaped like dumplings, other foods, and animals. The agency says some may not meet federal safety requirements and may contain harmful chemicals, though it did not identify which specific brands or products it considers authentic.
Consumer Reports has also called on the Consumer Product Safety Commission to investigate safety risks across the entire category of sensory gel toys, warning the hazards may not be limited to fake and counterfeit products. The group says it analyzed reports to the CPSC’s SaferProducts.gov database and identified 33 incidents between January 2025 and July 2026 involving chemical burns, skin irritation or strong odors. In some cases, consumers reported symptoms including nausea, headaches, watery eyes or sore throats.
August 28, 2026 – Northwest Naturals of Portland, Oregon is voluntarily recalling 53 cases (1,272 lbs.) of Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and19 cases (684lbs) of Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe (6lb bags) after the lots were identified as potentially contaminated with Salmonella/or Listeria monocytogenes.
The contamination was discovered after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) collected and tested samples of the product.
The affected products are as follow;
Product: Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe (protein topper for dogs), 2 lbs. bag (12 bags per case)
Lot number: B-5
UPC: 087316384956
Best By: 01/26/2028
Product: Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe, 6 lbs. bag (6 bags per case)
Lot number: B-19
UPC: 087316380392
Best By Date: 01/25/2028
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled products at this time.
What To Do
Pet owners should stop feeding these products immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
Consumers with questions may contact Northwest Naturals directly at recallinfo@nw-naturals.net or 1-866-637-1872 Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Pacific Time.
What should you do if you have these foods?
Pet owners should stop feeding these products immediately and dispose of any remaining food in a sealed container where pets and wildlife cannot access it. Clean and disinfect all pet bowls, preparation surfaces, storage containers, bedding, floors, toys, and any area the food or pet may have contacted. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the food or cleaning contaminated areas.
These bacteria can infect both pets and people. Dogs may show symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or lethargy, while humans may experience diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and other serious illness. Pets can carry these bacteria without obvious symptoms, potentially spreading them to people. If your pet shows signs of illness, contact your veterinarian immediately. If you or a family member develops symptoms after handling this food or a pet that ate it, contact your healthcare provider.
About Salmonella
Pets infected with Salmonella may appear lethargic and may experience diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, vomiting, decreased appetite or abdominal pain. Some pets may be infected without showing symptoms and can spread the bacteria to other animals or humans.
People handling contaminated pet food may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever or abdominal cramping. In rare cases, Salmonella can lead to more serious conditions, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Anyone who develops symptoms after handling the product should contact a healthcare provider.
Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) and Listeriosis Symptoms
L. monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause illness in both humans and pets, particularly in pregnant people, young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
In humans, symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. Pregnant people may only experience mild flu-like symptoms, but infection can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or serious illness in a newborn. Anyone with symptoms should seek advice from a healthcare professional.
Listeriosis is rare in pets but possible. Symptoms may include diarrhoea, loss of appetite, fever, nervous or muscular issues, pregnancy loss, depression, shock, or death. Pets do not need to show symptoms to pass the bacteria to humans.
Reporting Pet Food Problems
The FDA encourages consumers to report complaints about pet food products electronically through the Safety Reporting Portal. Consumers may also visit the SmartHub – Safety Intake Portal – Report a Product Problem for electronic assistance with submitting a report.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
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Recall:
Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe
Date of recall:
August 28, 2026
Manufacturer:
Northwest Naturals
Reason:
Potential Salmonella and Listeria Contamination
Courtney Kassel
The Allrecipes team closely monitors the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and other news outlets to stay on top of recalls, public health alerts, and company announcements that may affect the food and kitchen products you encounter on a daily basis.
There are currently several ongoing recalls on food and kitchen products, including fruit sold at Walmart and a recall on sprouts potentially contaminated with Salmonella and E. coli. Here are the recalls you need to know about this week to keep your family safe.
According to an Aug. 29 FDA announcement, Panorama Produce recalled 302 boxes of size 9 mangoes distributed under the brand name Martina because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled mangoes were distributed to select Walmart stores in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania beginning on Aug. 10 through Aug. 21, 2026.
The recalled individual mangoes can be identified by a light blue sticker with the label Agrofepac, Produce of Mexico, and a PLU number of 4584 and UPC # 07503061948050.
Kofinas Olive Oil, in coordination with the FDA, issued a voluntary recall of its Garlic Mediterranean infused extra virgin olive oil because it uses a garlic essential oil that is not approved for culinary use.
The flavored oil was bottled in glass bottles in 500-milliliter, 250-milliliter, and 100-milliliter bottles. The recalled oil was available for sale from Aug. 31, 2025, to Aug. 27, 2026 at the following locations:
The oil was also available for direct sale online at www.kofinasoliveoil.com.
The Better Bakehouse Snack Company has recalled certain lots of Donutful Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Cake Donuts because they may contain undeclared milk. Those individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious and even life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these donuts.
This recall is limited to specific lots of the donuts that were manufactured and distributed in March 2026. The recalled Donutful Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Cake Donuts were distributed to retailers nationwide and through Amazon.com.
The recalled donuts can be identified by the following information:Donutful Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Cake Donuts, 10 Mini Donuts, packaged in a 7.05-ounce carton containing five 1.41-ounce (40 gram) pouches, with UPC 3 50041 39210 3. The recalled donuts have the “Best If Used By” date Sept. 15, 2026 and lot code 26078.
On Aug. 22, Everything Sprouts, LLC. announced a recall on certain lots of Alfalfa Sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) or Salmonella.
The recalled alfalfa sprouts were distributed to wholesale distributors and grocery stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin. To date, 55 reports of illnesses have been received by federal and state partners related to alfalfa sprouts.
The Everything Sprouts and Calco branded Alfalfa Sprouts were packaged in individual five-ounce plastic containers bearing the following bar codes: 860014523113, 860014523120, and 850079470149. The Alfalfa Sprout products subject to this recall include packages with the following lot numbers: 222, 223, 225, 226, and 230. These same alfalfa sprouts were also used in Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix five-ounce cups (lot numbers: 222, 223, 226, and 230) and the Zesty Garlic Mix cups (lot numbers: 222, 223, 225, 226, and 230).
On Aug. 29, Everything Sprouts’ voluntary recall expanded to include certain lots of Robust Radish Sprout Mix because they also have the potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) or Salmonella bacteria.
The recalled sprout mix was also distributed to wholesale distributors and grocery stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The recall includes Robust Radish Mix packaged in five-ounce cups with barcode 087906000075 and lot numbers: 223, 226, 230, and 233.
On Aug. 27, the CPSC expanded a July recall of Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes to include more than 3.6 million products. The recalled grill brushes contain metal wire bristles that can detach, then stick to the grill and grilled food, “posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery,” according to the recall announcement.
The brushes were sold from June 2009 through March 2026 at major retailers, including Walmart, Burlington, TJ Maxx, and Ross, as well as online through Amazon and Cuisinart’s website.
This recall expansion involves Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes with black plastic, stainless steel, and wood handles. The following model numbers were previously recalled and can be found on the product packaging: CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2, and CSBS-777. The following model numbers are part of this recall expansion: CGWM-024, CGWM-059, FCB-501, CGS-W18, CCB-134, CGWM-061, CB-395, CCB-3001, CGWM-077, CGWM-058, CCB-012/021, CGWM-060, and FBH-51.
In addition to these models, additional Cuisinart brand wire bristle brushes were sold individually and in sets prior to 2020. All Cuisinart wire bristle grill brushes are included in the recall.
A full list of recalled grill brushes and photos of the products can be found on the CPSC website.
Northwest Naturals is voluntarily recalling two frozen pet food products due to due to Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes contamination. In routine testing by the FDA, Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe tested positive for Salmonella while the Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella.
53 cases (1,272 pounds) of Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe cat and dog food and 19 cases (684 pounds) of Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe have been recalled.
Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can sicken animals through contaminated food, and there is risk to people from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they do not thoroughly wash their hands after handling the contaminated food or any surfaces exposed to contaminated products.
The recalled pet foods were distributed to retail stores nationwide. The affected products can be identified by the following information:
Recall Expansion: Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled sprouts. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
On August 28, 2026, Everything Sprouts, LLC expanded the recall to include certain lots of Robust Radish Sprout Mix. The recalled Robust Radish Sprout Mix was sold in 5-oz cups, LOT# 223, 226, 230, & 233.
On August 22, 2026, Everything Sprouts, LLC recalled alfalfa sprouts grown by Everything Sprouts and sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. These recalled sprouts are packaged in 5-oz plastic containers with lot numbers 222, 223, 225, 226, and 230. These same Alfalfa sprouts were also used in Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix 5-oz cups, LOT# 222, 223, 226, 230 and the Zesty Garlic Mix cups, LOT# 222, 223, 225, 226, and 230.
Symptoms begin anywhere from a few days after consuming contaminated food or up to nine days later. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and/or vomiting.
The severity or presence of certain symptoms may depend on the type of pathogenic E. coli causing the infection. Some infections can cause severe bloody diarrhea and lead to life-threatening conditions, such as a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), or the development of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and neurologic problems.
Illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating food that is contaminated with Salmonella, and the symptoms usually last four to seven days. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Children younger than five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections.
Recalled Robust Radish Mix was distributed by Everything Sprouts from August 13, 2026, to August 26, 2026, to wholesale distributors and to grocery stores located in MN and WI. This includes Robust Radish Mix, 5oz, LOT# 223, 226, 230, & 233.
Recalled alfalfa sprouts were distributed by Everything Sprouts from May 27, 2026, to August 21, 2026, to wholesale distributors and to grocery stores in MN and WI. FDA’s traceback investigation also shows that alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts were also distributed to restaurants in MN and WI. Recalled products distributed to restaurants should no longer be available for sale.
FDA is working to determine if the recalled product was further distributed to other states. This advisory will be updated as needed.
Ongoing
August 31, 2026
On August 28, 2026, Everything Sprouts, LLC expanded their recall to include certain lots of Robust Radish Sprout Mix because it has the potential for cross-contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli(STEC) or Salmonella from the recalled alfalfa sprouts. The recalled Robust Radish Sprout Mix was sold in 5-oz cups, LOT# 223, 226, 230, & 233.
Epidemiologic and traceback evidence show that alfalfa sprouts grown by Everything Sprouts, LLC of Minneapolis, MN, is one of the sources of illnesses in this outbreak. While alfalfa sprouts grown by Everything Sprouts, LLC are a source of illnesses in this outbreak, these sprouts do not explain all the illnesses.
FDA’s traceback investigation has identified at least one additional sprout grower who received and used the same lot of alfalfa sprout seeds under investigation in this outbreak from a common seed supplier. The common seed supplier has instructed its customers not to use, grow, sell, transfer, or redistribute the implicated seed lot, and to return or dispose of any remaining seed.
FDA recommended that the common seed supplier voluntarily recall the implicated lot of alfalfa seeds and contact their downstream customers to initiate recalls of sprouts grown from the implicated seed lot. At this time, the common seed supplier has not responded to FDA’s recall recommendation, has not sent a recall notice to downstream customers, and has not instructed the customers who received the implicated alfalfa sprout seed lot to initiate recalls.
FDA is continuing to investigate contamination of the implicated alfalfa sprout seed, as well as additional contributing factors or practices of sprout growers related to this outbreak. This advisory will be updated with new information as it becomes available.
August 24, 2026
On August 22, 2026, Everything Sprouts, LLC initiated a recall for certain alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. Recalled sprouts are packaged in 5-oz plastic containers with lot numbers 222, 223, 225, 226, and 230. These same alfalfa sprouts were also used in Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix 5-oz cups, LOT# 222, 223, 226, 230 and the Zesty Garlic Mix cups, LOT# 222, 223, 225, 226, and 230.
Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled sprouts.
Distribution of recalled products has been confirmed in the states shown below; however, the products may have been distributed further, reaching additional states.
Total Illnesses: 55
Hospitalizations: 4
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: August 8, 2026
States with Cases: FL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, NH, NY, NC, ND, PA, SC, SD, WA, and WI
Product Distribution*: MN, WI
*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states
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August 21, 2026
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (multiple serotypes include: O26:H11, O103:H25, O168:H8) and Salmonella Agona infections. Epidemiologic and traceback data show that alfalfa sprouts distributed by Everything Sprouts, LLC of Minneapolis, MN may be contaminated with multiple pathogens and have been identified as a source of illnesses in this outbreak.
Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC and state partners, a total of 55 people infected with multiple strains of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and one strain of Salmonella have been reported from 15 states. Some people were infected with more than one outbreak strain. Forty-six people were infected with E. coli , 7 people were infected with Salmonella, and 2 people were infected with both Salmonella and E. coli.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 31, 2026, to August 8, 2026. State and local public health officials are interviewing people about the foods they ate in the week before they got sick. Of the 34 people interviewed, 26 (76%) reported eating alfalfa sprouts. There have been 4 hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported.
Traceback evidence collected from the restaurants and grocery stores identified alfalfa sprouts distributed by Everything Sprouts, LLC as a source of illness in this outbreak.
On August 19, 2026, FDA initiated an inspection and sample collection at Everything Sprouts, LLC. This investigation is ongoing to determine the source of contamination and whether additional products or firms are linked to illnesses.
FDA is working with Everything Sprouts and has recommended they conduct a recall. Consumers and retailers should not eat, serve, or sell alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands.
Montana’s wolf population may be declining. The state’s own updated population model shows a steady drop beginning in 2021, with a new estimate placing the population at roughly 725 wolves, far below the agency’s earlier count of over a thousand. Despite this, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission just approved a quota allowing up to 300 wolves to be killed through hunting and trapping this season, 50 more than what the state’s own wildlife agency recommended. This decision came after 247 wolves were already killed last season alone.
Sign the petition urging the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission to rescind this quota and implement a full moratorium on wolf hunting and trapping until the population data is fully reviewed and shows real signs of recovery.
The state’s wolf management plan sets 450 wolves as the bare minimum needed to sustain the species long term. With the newest estimate showing the population well below that number, and still trending downward, allowing hundreds more deaths this season moves Montana further from recovery, not closer to it. The Commission made this decision despite overwhelming public opposition, with over 90 percent of public comments calling for fewer wolves to be killed, including many asking for hunting and trapping to stop altogether.
Wolves are native to Montana and play an essential role in the state’s ecosystems, something Montana’s own wildlife agency acknowledges. They live in tightly bonded family packs, and every wolf killed disrupts that structure for the pack left behind. A moratorium would give the population the chance to actually recover, using data the state trusts enough to publish, rather than data it ignores when setting kill quotas.
Sign the petition and demand the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission stop the killing and protect the wolves that remain.
K-9 Chaos was not a dog who did his job. He was a dog who had DECIDED, completely, permanently, without reservation, that Lieutenant Marcus Webb was coming back for him. No matter how long it took.
At Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, on the morning of August 30th, 2021, a three-year-old Belgian Malinois sat in an empty aircraft hangar. The last American plane had left six hours ago. The evacuation was over.
Chaos had been left behind.
Not intentionally. The chaos of the withdrawal. The panic. The rush. Webb had been separated from Chaos during the final evacuation. Put on a different plane. Told Chaos would be on the next flight.
There was no next flight.
Chaos survived the first day alone. Waiting at the hangar where Webb had left him.
Chaos survived the first week. Scavenging food from abandoned military supplies.
Chaos survived 47 days in Taliban-controlled Kabul. Alone. Hiding. Waiting.
Because Chaos survived on the belief that Webb wouldn’t leave him forever.
Back in the United States, Webb was losing his mind. Filed reports. Called congressmen. Contacted rescue organizations. Went on the news.
“I left my dog in Afghanistan,” he said on CNN, his voice breaking. “I left my brother. And I’m going to get him back.”
The military said it was impossible. Kabul had fallen. Taliban controlled the airport. No way to extract a dog.
Webb didn’t care about impossible.
He contacted Pineapple Express, a veteran-run extraction operation. Gave them Chaos’s last known location. Sent photos. Videos. Anything that could help.
For 47 days, Webb didn’t sleep. Didn’t eat properly. Just waited for news.
On October 16th, 2021, his phone rang.
“We found him,” the voice said. “We found Chaos.”
A rescue team had infiltrated Kabul. Used Webb’s intel. Found Chaos still at the hangar. Still waiting. Forty-seven days later.
Chaos was emaciated. Dehydrated. Traumatized.
But alive.
The extraction took three days. Smuggling Chaos out of Taliban-controlled territory. Through checkpoints. Through danger.
But they got him out.
On October 19th, 2021, Chaos landed at Dulles International Airport. Webb was waiting on the tarmac.
When they opened the crate, Chaos didn’t move. Stared at Webb like he was seeing a ghost.
“It’s me, brother,” Webb said, kneeling down. “I came back. I promised I’d come back.”
Chaos stepped out slowly. Walked to Webb. Collapsed into his arms.
The reunion video went viral. Seventeen million views in three days.
But what people didn’t see was what happened after.
For six months, Chaos wouldn’t sleep unless Webb was in the room. Wouldn’t eat unless Webb fed him. Wouldn’t go outside unless Webb went first.
“He’s terrified I’ll leave him again,” Webb said in an interview. “And I don’t blame him. I left him once. In the worst place. At the worst time. He waited 47 days for me. And I’ll spend the rest of my life making sure he knows I’m never leaving again.”
Three years later, Chaos still sleeps with his head on Webb’s chest. Still follows him everywhere.
Still making sure Webb doesn’t disappear.
By Kristine Gasbarre Published on Aug. 20, 2026
There’s still plenty of time to enjoy a summertime treat—after all, it’s not technically fall until September 22 this year. But if you partake in a classic New England summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just published information on the latest ice cream recall that they say was initiated on August 14.
Based in Skowhegan, Maine, Gifford’s Dairy has reportedly recalled a total of 3,585 one-quart containers of its HomeMaine ice cream brand’s Power Play Fudge flavor.
The trigger for the recall was “Potential foreign object contamination: rubber pieces,” according to the FDA. Though details aren’t confirmed, this may have come from production equipment that broke off into the recipe during processing.
Customers or accounts that purchased the product may identify the recalled ice cream by reported lot code of 26184, plus a “best by” date of 08/27/27. Product UPC is listed as 8 60864 00030 7.
The FDA report says product was distributed into Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont. A store locator on their site shows the Power Play Fudge flavor—an apparent tribute to Bruins hockey, including “fudge-filled chocolate ‘pucks’”—sold through retailers such as Hannaford, Shaws, and possibly others.
On Wednesday, August 19, the FDA classified the event as a Class II recall. This means their experts have determined it as “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
On the company’s website, Gifford’s calls itself a fifth-generation ice cream producer, sourcing milk and fruit locally. The company reports having three family-owned and operated stands, and “over 2 million gallons of ice cream in grocery stores, independent ice cream shops, colleges, universities, and restaurants.”
This latest incident follows the Dairy Queen ingredient recall earlier this summer in a nearby U.S. region.
By Kristine Gasbarre Published on Aug. 18, 2026
The County of San Diego in California says it’s currently investigating a Salmonella outbreak that appears to trace back to raw eggs used as a house-made condiment ingredient. Monday, officials there reported 21 Salmonella cases “first linked to mayonnaise produced by a Ramona market.”
San Diego County officials report that seven hospitalizations have occurred, with the total number of cases and hospitalizations increasing 50% since July 28.
Happy Hens Poultry Farm in Ramona—a San Diego County community whose municipal website says it is “nestled in the beautiful Santa Maria Valley”—is the named distributor of the eggs. In addition to its farm and market, the producer also hosts family-friendly amenities on its grounds, such as a petting zoo and playground.
The County of San Diego reports that it’s working “closely” with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and the California Department of Public Health. The county adds that it has reached out to “retail food facilities that may have received eggs from Happy Hens with reminders about proper egg storage, grading requirements, and resales.”
The notice adds: “This is not related to the multi-state outbreak in the Midwest that has sickened 98 and led to a recall.”
It’s worth noting that Salmonella can reach the edible part of the egg when the shell is cracked. Also, Salmonella contamination may not be visible or detectable by odor.
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Driscoll’s is the world’s largest producer and marketer of blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries. Headquartered in Watsonville, California, Driscoll’s claims its growing practices are “in harmony with the communities and environment we depend on.”
But California records show at least 12 different carcinogenic pesticides are used at Driscoll’s operations, including chloropicrin and 1,3-dichloropropren – and a majority of its facilities are adjacent or extremely close to elementary and middle schools. Records show that pesticide use is INCREASING, year over year.
Sign to Demand Driscoll’s STOP applying toxic pesticides on the company’s farms and facilities near schools across the United States, beginning with its farms in Watsonville, California.
Of the six pesticide air monitors in California, five are at schools and continue to record 1,3-D air concentration levels far above the state’s official Prop 65 cancer risk threshold. At one school, the 12-year average 1,3-D concentration has been 2.3 times higher than the Prop 65 cancer risk threshold. That is 230% of the lifetime cancer risk level set by California’s cancer experts at the office of environmental health hazard assessment!
Watsonville’s childhood cancer rates are 36% higher than the California average. Pajaro Valley residents have long complained and protested the company’s use of pesticides near schools and residential neighborhoods, even launching hunger strikes in 2025, but the company has responded with indifference.
In an interview with the nonprofit Real Organic Project, Dr. Ann López, Executive Director of Center for Farmworker Families, shared her shock over what she’s seen in Watsonville:
“I go down to Watsonville where most of the farm workers live and start knocking on doors to meet families of farm workers and almost everyone seemed to have some child with an anomaly that can be directly related to pesticide exposure. I started seeing lots of kids with ADHD, autism spectrum, learning disabilities, bone cancer, brain cancer, kids going to Stanford [Hospital] for treatment for leukemia regularly…It’s no accident that they live in farming communities near fields where they are spraying toxic pesticides which have been directly linked to these kinds of anomalies.”
Amesti, Ann Soldo, Bradley, Calabasas, and MacQuiddy Elementary Schools, Alianza Charter School, and Lakeview and Pajaro Middle Schools all have Driscoll’s farms adjacent to them. (Image and map provided by the Center for Farmworker Families/Campaign for Organic & Regenerative Agriculture (CORA))
Highly toxic chloropicrin was manufactured for use as a poison gas in World War I and is now used by Driscoll’s as a soil fumigant.
1,3-dichloropropren (1,3-D), also used by Driscoll’s as a soil fumigant, is banned in 34 countries including the EU and is classified as a probable human carcinogen by the U.S. EPA. The pesticide is also linked to brain and nervous system disorders, respiratory diseases, including asthma, and GI and kidney disorders.
Both of these toxic fumigants are injected into the soil to kill fungi, microbes and insects. But because they are highly volatile, the chemicals readily evaporate forming vapors that can drift for miles.
Driscoll’s is exposing schoolchildren to these chemicals, and more, on a daily basis.
It’s time for Driscoll’s to take accountability and protect children. Sign the petition to demand Driscoll’s stop toxic pesticide applications at every operation within one mile of a school, starting with farms in Watsonville, and expanding to healthy farming practices for all operations near schools in the United States.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced a recall on a specific brand of thyroid medication nationwide. This is due to a potential potency issue.
The medication recalled is 30-milligram thyroid tablets distributed by Vitruvias Therapeutics, Inc. The packaging contains NDC “69680-166-00,” lot code “504950” and expiration date “9/30/2026.”
To date, approximately 3,655 units are affected by this recall, 1,955 of which were distributed to consumers across the U.S. Check your medication, and if you have the recalled product on hand, dispose of it or return to your pharmacy for a refund or replacement.
While there are currently no reports of consumer health concerns due to this recall, the medication may be superpotent, meaning it can cause symptoms like hyperthyroidism, as well as weight loss, heat intolerance, fatigue, nervousness, muscle weakness, hypertension, chest pain, rapid heart rate and/or heart rhythm disturbances. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur, and report any health concerns to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program through their online form.
For questions about this recall, the FDA recommends you contact Vitruvias Therapeutics’ Roger Graben by calling 256-239-9373 or emailing safety@vitruvias.com. Since Vitruvias recently ceased operations, you might also try contacting H2-Pharma, LLC, by calling 334-647-1947.
ATLANTA, GA — Health officials issued an urgent public warning Thursday, revealing that over 450,000 people lose their lives annually due to becoming completely lost inside their own hoodies.
Officials said this phenomenon can affect anyone at any time and is not specific to any one group or ethnicity.
“It starts simple enough,” explained CDC spokesperson Sarah Jenkins. “A person pulls a sweatshirt over their face, misses the head hole, and enters a terrifying prison of fabric and darkness. Within minutes, panic sets in, and they are completely unable to distinguish the left sleeve from the front pocket.”
Experts warned that standard survival tactics, like feeling for a drawstring or screaming for your wife, rarely work once a victim is fully encased in the hoodie. “Any sound coming from inside the hoodie is severely muffled,” Jenkins explained. “Despite the victim’s desperate cries, no one hears their pleas for rescue.
Public health officials are now urging people to stay calm during a hoodie incident. “If you find yourself trapped in darkness, do not fight it,” Jenkins warned. “Stop, drop, and roll toward a family member or trusted friend. Seek help immediately.”
At press time, Congress was debating a bipartisan bill that would mandate all hoodies be sold with emergency exit lighting and an interior safety whistle.
August 21, 2026 — Fromm Family Foods issued a voluntary recall of 3,852 Turkey Pâté and 1,973 Diner Classic Milo’s Meatloaf wet dog foods over potential metal contamination.
The recalled products were sold through local pet stores and online retailers in the United States and Canada as follows:
Product Name: Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food
UPC: 072705118700
Lot Code: EP2A3306 551006
Best By: 032029
Net Weight: 12.2 oz. per can
Product Name: Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf
UPC: 072705132324
Lot Code: EP2A3306 551029
Best By: 032029
Net Weight: 12.5 oz. per can
To date, there have been no reports of illness or injury related to the recalled products. No other lots or products are included in this recall.
In addition to its existing food safety measures, Fromm Family Foods LLC says they have implemented additional corrective actions to help prevent this issue from occurring again.
What to do
Consumers who purchased the affected products should stop feeding them to their dog(s) immediately and return them to the place of purchase. For questions, contact Fromm Family Foods at 1-800-325-6331 or infor@frommfamily.com
Dogs that ingest metal may experience symptoms such as choking, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, or abdominal discomfort. Depending on the size and shape of the metal, ingestion can also cause injuries to the mouth or gastrointestinal tract. In more serious cases, consuming larger amounts may result in gastrointestinal upset, partial or complete intestinal blockage, or other complications.
If your dog has eaten any of the recalled products and is showing signs of illness, contact your veterinarian promptly for guidance.
Reporting Pet Food Problems
The FDA encourages consumers to report complaints about pet food products electronically through the Safety Reporting Portal. Consumers may also visit the SmartHub – Safety Intake Portal – Report a Product Problem for electronic assistance with submitting a report.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
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