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This story was originally published by Vox and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Summer is supposed to be the best time for fresh produce. Corn on the cob at the cookout. Berries plucked right from the vine. Salads on the cafe patio while you take an extra long lunch break because the weather and the […]

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For Americans, it’s been a real tough summer for figuring out what foods are safe to eat.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced 26 notices for food products this August alone (not including pet food). Including drugs, that total increased to 46 recalls. That’s a notable increase from August 2025 when just 26 products were recalled, including 18 food products, and from August 2024 when 24 products were recalled, including 19 food products.A lot of it was due to salmonella. In the past month, the FDA issued 12 different product recalls for potential salmonella contamination—a six-times increase from the month before. In July, the FDA recalled only two products for potential salmonella contamination. In August 2025 and August 2024, only one product was recalled for potential salmonella contamination.The latest products recalled due to salmonella concerns include radishes, mangoes, alfalfa spouts, granola, and jalapeños and the many, many premade dishes that include them as ingredients. A number of food products were recalled this month for other concerning reasons, including glass in fruit popsicles; metal in sourdough; and, most recently, ink in tofu.Salmonella’s just the tip of the iceberg—lettuce, that is. American consumers are still reeling from the past few months’ deadly cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce sourced from Taylor Farms facilities and recalls of frozen blueberries for potential E. coli contamination.Obviously, there has been a sharp increase in the number of recalls. It’s not immediately clear whether this can be attributed to increased enforcement or more hazardous food—but the rapidly rising rate of recalls makes you wonder: Is this what making America healthy again looks like?Here’s a complete list of (human) food recalls in the month of August 2026:Hodo Chilli Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu for potential ink contamination (the recall was initiated on August 7 but not widely reported until August 31)Kofinas Garlic Mediterranean Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil for containing essential oil not approved for culinary use (August 31)Little Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs for containing undeclared milk (August 31)Everything Sprouts Robust Radish Mix for potential contamination of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli or salmonella (August 29)Martina mangoes for salmonella (August 29)Jaime’s Spanish Village Jalapeño Ranch Dressing for containing undeclared eggs (August 26)Momchipz’s Veggie Chips Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower for containing undeclared wheat (August 24)Donutful Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Cake Donuts for containing undeclared milk (August 24)Everything Sprouts, Calco alfalfa sprouts for potential contamination of salmonella or Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (August 22)A variety of breads produced by Prince for undeclared milk and sesame (August 19)Potato sourdough bread from Grand Central Bakery for potentially containing pieces of metal (August 19)Fruit popsicles from Outshine for possible glass contamination (August 18)Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread from Prolon for undeclared cashews, pistachios and/or hazelnuts (August 17)Jalapeños from Dairyland Produce LLC for potential salmonella contamination (August 17)Salad dressing from Salata for potential salmonella contamination (August 14)A variety of premade vegetable products from NatureBest, including pico de gallo, stuffed mushrooms, and soup mix containing jalapeño for potential salmonella contamination (August 14)Granola from the Hampton Grocer for potential salmonella contamination (August 14)Tomato Bisque Soup Kit from Marketside for potential listeria monocytogenes contamination (August 13)Vitasia Chinese Style Asian Style Wok Spice Mix for potential salmonella contamination (August 12)Frankie’s Organic Vegan Cheddar Puffs for undeclared milk (August 12)A variety of premade food products from Whole Foods Market containing jalapeño for potential salmonella contamination (August 12)A variety of premade food products from Trader Joe’s containing jalapeño for potential salmonella contamination (August 9)Green powder products from Food to Live for possible salmonella contamination (August 7)Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base for undeclared fish (August 6)Vegan Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Coconut Fudge Sandwiches from Blank Slate Creamery for undeclared egg allergenPistachio nut butter from BetterGoods for possible salmonella contaminationUkrops Homestyle Foods Baked Spaghetti and Bread Pudding products for potential presence of aluminum slivers

America’s 80-year-old president cannot keep his eyes open.Donald Trump was caught on camera getting some shut-eye Monday afternoon—in the middle of a health care announcement at the White House.Surrounded by several Cabinet members and a host of health care executives, Trump started slouching in his chair after he finished speaking. Then, while Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed the cameras, Trump fluttered his eyes closed.Trump’s slumber was intermittently interrupted by a jolt awake, followed by a darting glance around the room. But the president repeatedly returned to a drooped position, resting his hands on the Resolute Desk while slowly nodding his head along to the meter of his crew’s speech, rarely blinking or flexing his eyelids.Trump appears to be nodding off not a minute into RFK Jr speaking. pic.twitter.com/G14WKHmA2y— Donk Media ♻️™ (@donkoclock) August 31, 2026The president’s entourage has bragged for years about Trump’s supposedly endless supply of energy, claiming that he routinely works into the early hours of the morning and that they are themselves surprised by his short sleep habits.But the MAGA leader’s often bizarre conduct in the public eye has spurred calls for a health examination as medical experts, politicians, and voters alike fret over symptoms of Trump’s potential cognitive decline.Over the first year and change of his second term, Trump’s speeches have become more disjointed and incoherent, his behavior increasingly erratic, and his appearances more unwilling and unpredictable. Trump has spent hours at Walter Reed Medical Center, fallen asleep during more than a dozen critical meetings, appeared lost and disoriented around foreign heads of state, frequently slurred his speech, and appeared with discolored and bruised skin on several occasions.So far this year, he has undermined several of America’s oldest alliances, started beef with Pope Leo XIV, and thrust the U.S. into war with Iran without a feasible game plan.

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Despite Trump’s promises to make treatment more affordable, the overall costs for one IVF cycle in the U.S. remain in the tens of thousands of dollars. The post High Costs for Fertility Treatment Push Americans Abroad for IVF Services appeared first on Truthdig.

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Caring for an elderly individual involves navigating a wide range of physical and emotional demands each day. From mobility and hygiene to eating and resting, the routines that form daily life can be overwhelming without the right tools. For caregivers—whether family members or professionals—having practical and supportive equipment is essential in providing safe, efficient, and [...] The post Caregiver-Friendly Tools for Managing Daily Routines appeared first on DCReport.org.