Cyclospora Crisis: CDC says cyclospora-linked illness tied to lettuce has spread to 15 states, with Florida reporting 87 new cases in a week and Michigan investigating additional cases and deaths—highlighting how one contaminated supply can ripple fast through U.S. food. Salmonella Watch: A jalapeno-linked salmonella outbreak tied to restaurants including Chipotle and Qdoba has sickened 345 people across 27 states, prompting retailers to pull recalled peppers. Food Safety + Retail Impact: The nation’s largest food distributor halted Mexican lettuce purchases as cyclospora deaths topped 10,000, while restaurants are also reacting to allergy menu confusion that costs the industry an estimated $12.6B a year. Access to Food: Michigan expanded WIC eligibility under new income guidelines, and Terre Haute Catholic Charities launched an online “Find Food Map” to help families locate nearby assistance. Functional Food Business: Protein coffee brand Javvy is exploring a sale that could value it around $1B as demand rises for protein-rich products. Policy + Consumer Safety: FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine for people 50+ (mFLUSIVA), a first for seasonal flu using COVID-style mRNA tech.