Over 1.5 Million Pounds of Hotdogs, Other Meats Sold at Walmart, Stop & Shop and More Recalled. Recall Overview - Company: Kayem Foods Inc. (based in Chelsea, Massachusetts) - Product Amount: Approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products - Reason: Potential "temperature abuse" due to a cooling system malfunction/temperature deviations in a warehouse cooler - Production Dates: March 31, 2026, through October 7, 2026 - Inspection Numbers: Look for establishment numbers “EST. M/P 7839,” “EST. P 20935A” or “EST. M 9520” inside the USDA mark of inspection - Distribution: Shipped nationwide across the U.S. and to Hong Kong - Illnesses Reported: None reported as of the announcement Affected Brand Names - Kayem - Al Fresco - McKenzie - Triple M - Deutschmacher - Jordan's Common Recalled Items - Hot dogs and sausages - Bacon and uncured bacon - Deli meats (ham, turkey breast, bologna) - Chicken sausage products Some of the products affected by the recall include: - Kayem Old Tyme Beef & Pork Frankfurters, SKU#1003 UPC: 003077101003, expiration date Oct. 10, 2026. - Kayem Fenway Franks, SKU# 1114 UPC: 003077101114, expiration dates Oct. 22 and Oct. 29, 2026. - Kayem Slow Smoked Applewood Thick Cut Bacon, SKU# 1402 UPC: 003077101402, expiration dates between June 29 and Dec. 21, 2026. - Al Fresco Spinach and Feta Chicken Sausage, SKU# 2631 UPC: 003077102631, expiration dates from Aug. 13 to Dec. 13, 2026. - Al Fresco Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage, SKU# 2632 UPC: 003077102632, expiration dates between July 26 and Dec. 13, 2026. - Al Fresco Country Style Breakfast Chicken Sausage, SKU#2666 UPC: 003077102666, expiration dates from May 21 to Sept. 19, 2026. - Triple M Chef’s Delight Tavern Ham, SKU#2977 UPC: 003077102977, expiration date Nov. 3, 2026. - McKenzie Cob Smoked Uncured Bacon, SKU#9544 UPC: 003077109544, expiration dates between Aug. 2 and Nov. 25, 2026. - McKenzie Black Forest Uncured Ham, SKU#9546 UPC: 003077109546, expiration dates from Oct. 16, 2026, to Jan. 28, 2027. - McKenzie Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, SKU#9585 UPC: 075887809585, expiration dates from July 16 to Nov. 26, 2026. - Deutschmacher Honey Ham, SKU# 9807 UPC: 003077109807, expiration dates between Aug. 13 and Nov. 12, 2026. - Jordan’s Ball Game Treats, SKU# 9813 UPC: 003077109813, expiration date Oct. 17, 2026. - Essem Frankfurts, SKU# 9813 UPC: 003077109813, expiration dates between Oct. 22 and Oct. 29, 2026. - Winnisimmet Slow Smoked Roasted Bacon, SKU# 9878 UPC: 003077109878, expiration dates between June 14 and Dec. 4, 2026.

Glass could be inside recalled beans sold at Natural Grocers stores in 22 states: FDA TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Colorado company is recalling organic beans sold in over 20 states as they could contain glass. Officials with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., based out of Lakewood, Colorado, is recalling “Natural Grocers Brand Organic 2-Pound Mung Beans.” The FDA said these products may contain glass, posing an injury risk to consumers. FDA staff said the beans were shipped to Natural Grocers stores in 22 states, including Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. More information about the recalled product is below: - Sold in two-pound clear plastic bags - UPC – 000080112600 - Pack dates included in the recall – 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224, and 26-258 People who purchased the recalled beans are encouraged to stop using them immediately, according to the FDA. Consumers should throw the beans away or return them. People who have questions about this recall can contact the company at 303-226-1434 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. Monday to Friday or by sending an email to [email protected]

Your Body Is Not Deficient in Prescription Medications! Just because a medication can quiet a symptom doesn't mean you've discovered what caused it. Think about this. You have acid reflux. Here's a prescription. You can't sleep. Here's a sleeping pill. You're exhausted. Here's something to help you stay awake. Your blood pressure is high. Here's another prescription. You're anxious. Here's something to calm you down. But here's my question: WHO IS ASKING WHY? Your body doesn't develop symptoms just to annoy you. Symptoms can be signals that something isn't functioning as it should. What if that chronic fatigue involves iron deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, sleep apnea, or poor nutrient absorption? What if your prostate problem is due to inflammation you don't know you have? What if that persistent reflux involves a medication side effect, a hiatal hernia, or another gastrointestinal condition? What if those headaches involve sleep disturbances, blood pressure changes, medication overuse, or something else entirely? And what if several of those symptoms are connected? That's where root cause medicine becomes so important. Don't misunderstand me. Medications save lives. I have spent too many years in healthcare to suggest otherwise. Sometimes medications are absolutely necessary, even after the underlying cause has been identified. But treating a symptom should not automatically mean we stop investigating it. In functional medicine, we look at the bigger picture. We examine medical history, nutrition, sleep, medications, metabolic health, gastrointestinal function, and appropriate laboratory testing. Because sometimes the problem isn't where the symptom shows up. And sometimes there is more than one underlying cause. Here's today's million dollar question: Are we treating the problem, or are we simply making the problem quieter? A smoke alarm doesn't stop a fire. It tells you to investigate. And turning off the alarm doesn't put out the flames! 🔥 Your body deserves more than a revolving door of prescriptions without appropriate investigation.

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Walmart Recalls Over 44,000 Cans of Fruit Due to Potential Lead Contamination Lead is a toxic metal that can cause serious health problems when consumed. Exposure to lead is particularly concerning for children and pregnant women. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Risk Factors and Pregnancy., as it can affect brain development and other bodily functions. If you have the recalled canned fruit in your pantry, avoid consuming it and throw it away or return it to your local Walmart for a potential refund. For additional questions about the recall, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of approximately 44,064 cans of Great Value Fruit Cocktail due to potential contamination with elevated levels of lead. The recall was initiated by Pacific Coast Producers on October 1, 2026 and affects products distributed to Walmart stores in seven states. The specific product recalled is the 15-ounce Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate. The cocktail was distributed and sold in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wyoming. The specific product can be identified by the UPC and lot numbers below: Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate (15-ounce) UPC: 078742369570 Lot Code: 6FCB 04 C2263 Best-By-Date: September 1, 2027