Food Safety Alerts: The FDA issued a nationwide recall of compounded IV wellness injections (Glutathione, Myer’s Cocktail, Tri-Immune Boost) after testing found elevated endotoxin levels in an ingredient, raising the risk of severe reactions. Recall Fatigue: Utahns are reportedly growing indifferent to food recalls as warning volume climbs, with advocates pointing to funding cuts and supply-chain accountability gaps. Foodborne Illness at Scale: Japan reported at least 28 hospitalizations after suspected food poisoning at a major stadium event in Kyoto, where attendees ate the same catered meal. Protein & Supply Signals: USDA forecasts a steep drop in U.S. egg receipts for 2026, while cattle futures show corrective pullbacks amid ongoing supply dynamics. Retail/Brand Moves: Chick-fil-A’s fall menu in New Jersey adds chicken-and-waffles (plus s’mores and syrup) as it leans into seasonal “newstalgia.” Community Food & Fundraising: A Fort Collins “Hamburgers for Hospice” event raised $1,000 for Pathways, using local beverage and food partners to funnel donations directly to care services. Global Food Security Pressure: Russian attacks have slashed Odesa port cargo handling more than 15-fold since late July, threatening exports and broader food security. Policy & Costs: Farmers told U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan that credit squeezes and input pressures are making farming “not fun anymore,” underscoring how policy and costs ripple into food production. Food Tech/Convenience: Walmart is moving into food delivery via a Papa John’s tie-up, adding to the competition for on-demand meals.