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Salmonella Javiana Linked to Mexican Jalapeños: 431 Cases and 57 Hospitalizations Across 32 U.S. States

According to the FDA’s count as of August 19, 2026, there were 431 Salmonella Javiana cases across 32 U.S. states, including 57 hospitalizations and no deaths. The investigation is tracking jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, and their distribution routes, with guidance not to eat, sell, or serve recalled products. Chipotle and QDOBA changed suppliers or stopped using the product after receiving related items, but the FDA determined that there is no ongoing risk associated with either chain.

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Cyclospora Linked to Mexican Iceberg Lettuce: 11,458 Cases Across 20 U.S. States

The CDC is investigating a multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce. The latest figures are 11,458 infections, 495 hospitalizations, 2 deaths, and 20 affected states. Here is what the newly included states, the Taylor Farms de Mexico recall, and the FDA’s Class I classification mean, along with information about testing when symptoms occur.

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Cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. reaches 11,458 cases: What the iceberg lettuce recall and test results mean

As of August 27, 2026, the CDC counted 11,458 Cyclospora infections across 20 U.S. states, including 495 hospitalizations and two deaths. The FDA and CDC are investigating an epidemiological link to processed iceberg lettuce from central Mexico supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico, but there is no basis to state that the parasite was laboratory-confirmed in the lettuce. The related recall was classified as Class I by the FDA; the products are past their use-by dates and are no longer believed to be on the market.

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Searches for Healthy Habits Surge: Lessons from a 95-Year-Old and Namyangju’s Youth Program

As searches for “habits” rose, attention turned to the lifestyle of 95-year-old Ruth Chang and Namyangju’s Health Pairing 2030 program for people aged 20 to 39. An individual case should not be treated as proof of the cause of longevity or a universal prescription, and dietary and physical-activity guidance should be considered separately from WHO recommendations.

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Announcer Park Jae-hong diagnosed with cerebral infarction after collapsing during exercise… now in rehabilitation

Announcer Park Jae-hong said he collapsed while exercising on the night of August 22, underwent an MRI examination in the emergency room, and was diagnosed with a cerebral infarction. He is currently receiving rehabilitation treatment to restore motor function, while a return to broadcasting around Chuseok has been presented as a goal rather than a confirmed schedule.

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Aging Well: 5 Criteria to Check Before Looking for “Rejuvenating Foods”

Rather than relying on evidence that a single food can definitively prevent aging, it is important to consider broader factors such as eating patterns, physical activity, sleep, alcohol moderation, preventive health care, and oral care. Oral health is part of overall health, but brushing or dental care alone should not be claimed to prevent or treat dementia.

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Aging and “Slow Aging”: The Key Is Maintaining Function, Not “Stopping” It… Brushing Twice a Day Is the Standard

Slow aging is more accurately understood through the lens of healthy aging and maintaining functional ability than as a single trick for stopping aging. WHO and NIA guidance covers physical activity, diet, sleep, mental health, social connection, and preventive care; for oral care, brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between the teeth are established recommendations.

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The Standard for Slow Aging: 2 Things to Check Before ‘Anti-Aging Foods’

There is no confirmed evidence that any single food can reliably prevent aging. WHO and NIA materials discuss healthy aging in the context of dietary patterns, physical activity, sufficient sleep, and medical care; for oral health, the established standard is brushing twice a day for two minutes and cleaning between the teeth once a day.

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431 Salmonella Javiana Infections Across 32 U.S. States: Check the Jalapeño Recall Scope Now

As of the August 21, 2026 update, 431 Salmonella Javiana infections and 57 hospitalizations had been reported across 32 U.S. states. The FDA and CDC are investigating and advising recalls involving specific jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, along with products made using them. The investigation is ongoing.

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58 Violations Found Among 4,915 Establishments: 18 Delivery Restaurants and 40 Egg-Based Restaurants

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and local governments inspected 4,915 restaurants nationwide and found 58 establishments in violation of the Food Sanitation Act. Of 160 prepared-food samples tested, one kimbap sample exceeded the limit for Staphylococcus aureus. Follow-up measures, including administrative action by the relevant authorities, are expected for the cited establishments.

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Mexican Sinaloa Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak: 431 Infected, 57 Hospitalized—Check Recalled Products

The CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico. According to the FDA update dated August 21, 2026, 431 people are infected, 57 have been hospitalized, no deaths have been reported, and cases have been reported in 32 states. Do not eat recalled jalapeños or products made with them; discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

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Alfalfa Sprout Recall Expands: 55 Infected Across 15 States—Check These Lots Now

The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate outbreak of STEC and Salmonella Agona linked to alfalfa sprouts. As of August 24, 2026, 55 people in 15 states had been infected, and certain Everything Sprouts and Calco products, along with mixed products, were recalled. Consumers should check the lot numbers and product names and should not eat, sell, or serve recalled products.

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The Real Food Show Reveals Its Second Menu: What HHS’s “$5 per Serving” Means

The Real Food Show, hosted by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has released its second episode. The first episode featured Andrew Gruel’s salmon cakes and salad, while the second introduced Geoffrey Zakarian’s French omelet and butter lettuce salad. HHS describes some of the dishes as meals costing no more than $5 per serving. However, this cost reflects the program’s stated criteria and does not indicate medical treatment or preventive effects.

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