Food Safety Alert: USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella, warning consumers to check frequently as the recall expands and to not eat affected items. Outbreak Watch: CDC/FDA link a Salmonella outbreak across 27 states to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, with hundreds of cases and dozens hospitalized; FDA says restaurants like Chipotle stopped using the products, while more downstream items are expected. Food Policy: FDA proposed making “GRAS” food additive notifications mandatory to boost transparency after years of self-affirmation by manufacturers. Retail Seasonality: Hershey research says Halloween shopping is starting earlier via “Summerween,” pushing retailers to merchandise and promote themed treats sooner. Grocery Tech: Trig’s Markets in Wisconsin rolled out RSA America’s unified loyalty, fuel rewards, and digital promotions platform across five stores. Consumer Finance: Achieve survey finds 56% of consumers say paying off short-term debt would take more than six months. Social Media Liability: A U.S. appeals court let thousands of lawsuits proceed against major platforms over claims they designed products to be addictive to young users. Auto Service Expansion: Mavis Tires & Brakes opened a new Houston, Texas location with tire and maintenance services. Shipping Signals: NRF’s Global Port Tracker forecasts a slowdown in August U.S. imports through major ports, with modest pickup into fall.