Star Meat Delivery Inc. has recalled approximately 83 tons of raw pork, beef, and goat products that were produced without federal inspection and labeled with a false USDA inspection mark with establishment number "EST. 1363." The recalled products were distributed by A&D Foods to stores and restaurants nationwide. Uninspected meat may contain undeclared allergens, bacteria, or other contaminants which may be harmful. No confirmed illnesses have been reported.

CVS has recalled certain lots of Clear Eyes Redness Relief Lubricant Eye Drops over concerns that they may not be sterile. Because eyedrops are put directly into the eyes, they bypass some of the body’s natural defenses which can allow harmful bacteria to enter. So, it’s especially important that eyedrops be sterile. Contaminated eyedrops could cause infections, partial vision loss, or blindness. Check your bottle for universal product code 678112254156 with an expiration date from July to November 2027. If you have a recalled bottle, stop using it immediately and return it to CVS for a refund.

Rates of early-onset cancer (diagnosed before age 50) have increased since 1990, especially among adults ages 20-40. Researchers are working to understand why. Increased screening explains part of the rise in some cancers but does not fully explain the rise in early onset cancer. Obesity, less diverse diets, reduced physical activity, and exposure to environmental carcinogens may be contributing factors. A recent study found that younger adults appear to be aging faster than previous generations. For example, tests of body tissue from a person who is 40 might look like it belongs to a 50-year-old. The larger this gap, the higher the rates of early onset cancer.

On September 12, a person with measles visited Busch Stadium and two downtown bars. The person was contagious but did not yet have symptoms. The individual tested positive for measles six days later. Anyone at the Cat’s Meow bar from 3:30-7:50 PM that day, seated in or near Section 141 in Busch Stadium from 6:00-11:30 PM, or at Paddy O’s bar from 9:30PM-2:30AM may have been exposed. St. Louis City DOH advises anyone who may have been exposed to monitor themselves for 21 days. Measles spreads through the air and can linger in the air for up to two hours. Symptoms like fever, cough, and rash appear 7 to 14 days after exposure. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is the best way to protect against measles.

A worker in an anti-plague lab in Russia died on October 2 after getting pneumonia. She was 28 years old. Russian health officials claimed the origin of the disease is unknown and have not confirmed whether her death was related to plague. Nearly 200 people who may have had contact with her are under medical observation, with tests showing no dangerous pathogens. Residents and world health officials have called on Russian authorities to provide more information. Neighboring countries have begun preventative efforts.

Cychlorphine – pronounced “sy-klor-feen" – is a synthetic opioid, 10x as powerful as fentanyl. The drug was first detected in the U.S. in 2024. By March 2026, 24 states had reported overdose deaths linked to the drug. Multiple does of naloxone (Narcan) may be needed to treat a cychlorphine overdose. Current drug tests and drug test strips do not detect cychlorphine, meaning overdoses caused by drug may go undetected. Cychlorphine has been found in counterfeit pills and in other illegal drugs.