30,000 lbs of imported beef were recalled because they were not reinspected at the border before being brought into the U.S. The raw beef products were produced between May 15, 2026, and May 20, 2026, and have use or freeze-by dates between September 15, 2026, and September 20, 2026. A recall due to reinspection means that the beef was not properly inspected by the USDA before being sold in the U.S. Officials state this was a mistake and that no contamination of the beef has been identified. Still, USDA says people should not eat the beef, which was sold only in Texas and Florida.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug to treat pancreatic cancer. Taken as daily pills, the medication treats late-stage pancreatic cancer and nearly doubles how long patients survive compared to traditional chemotherapy. The drug is called Rasonque (daraxonrasib) and it causes fewer harsh side effects like hair loss and nerve damage than chemotherapy. Right now, the medication is only available for adults with advanced pancreatic cancer who have already tried chemotherapy or are unable to take chemotherapy combinations. Without insurance, the medication costs $39,800 a month.

Health officials found extremely high levels of E. coli in the Big River near Leadwood, MO caused by contamination with human waste from the Leadwood wastewater treatment plant. The town's wastewater treatment plant allowed only partially treated water to be dumped into the river. The wastewater treatment plant will need major upgrades to fix the issues. It is not safe for people or animals to swim in the river near Leadwood. Public access points are closed until E. coli levels drop. Pay attention to water quality alerts before swimming. Before swimming at a MO state beach, you can check the water quality at https://dnr.mo.gov/water/alerts-hazards/beaches.

On July 3rd, 2026, Publix recalled Greenwise Organic Frozen Whole Blueberries. Frozen Mixed Berries were added to this recall on July 30th. As of August 25th, there have been 12 cases of E. coli including 4 hospitalizations linked to these berries. FDA designated this a Class I recall, the most serious type, because E. coli can cause serious illness. The berries were sold at stores in eight states including AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, and VA. The recalled berries are no longer available for sale. People should check their freezers to make sure they do not have recalled berries. More information can be found at FDA.gov.

Everything Sprouts LLC has recalled several lots of contaminated Alfalfa Sprouts. As of August 25th, 55 people in 15 states have become sick with one strain of salmonella and multiple strains of E. coli. Some people were infected with multiple strains of bacteria from the sprouts, and two people were sickened with both salmonella and E. coli. The sprouts were distributed between May 27th and August 21st to grocery stores and wholesalers in MN and WI and may have been distributed from there to other states. Check FDA.gov for updates.

Two Pennsylvania residents died of measles according to an August 25th statement from health officials. The two people were not vaccinated for measles. No further information about the individuals has been released at this time, such as their ages or where they lived in Pennsylvania. These were the first measles deaths reported in the U.S. in 2026, and the first deaths from measles in Pennsylvania in 35 years. The CDC estimates that 1 in 5 unvaccinated people who get measles will need to be hospitalized. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your community from this highly contagious disease.