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07/14/2026

07/14/2026

🚨A gastrointestinal illness is spreading fast across the U.S. and health officials still don’t know the source.

• 843 confirmed cases (likely far more, since reporting lags by weeks)
• 86 hospitalizations, no deaths
• Hardest hit: Midwest & Northeast, including Michigan (1,500+ cases alone) and Ohio
• Past outbreaks traced to raspberries, cilantro, basil, snow peas & lettuce

🚽Symptoms: watery diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, cramping — often confused with a stomach bug.

✅How to protect yourself:

• Wash produce thoroughly (even herbs)
• Cook food to 158°F+ to kill the parasite
• Wash hands before/after handling fresh produce

See a doctor if you have severe diarrhea or signs of dehydration

The CDC expects case counts to keep rising as more reports come in. Stay safe out there 🍽️

07/02/2026

🌄New York, check out these farms selling directly to you on RedHen on iOS and Android.

More being added every week! 🐓

06/30/2026

🌱 Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a widely used herbicide that has been linked in numerous studies to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease.

The ban takes effect on November 1. Farmers using paraquat on fruit-producing orchards, berries, and other small fruit crops will have until 2030 to transition away from the herbicide.

🌿 Supporters call the law a landmark public health victory.

Could Vermont’s decision be the start of a broader national shift in pesticide policy?

06/30/2026

🚨TODAY: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Bayer in a major Roundup case, finding that federal pesticide labeling rules preempt state-law claims that Roundup should have carried a cancer warning.

The decision is expected to affect thousands of lawsuits and marks a major moment in the ongoing debate over glyphosate, pesticide regulation, and accountability in agriculture.

What are your views on pesticide use? Tell us in the comments 👇

06/30/2026

🥤 A federal judge has blocked efforts to allow several states to ban SNAP recipients from using benefits to purchase soda, candy, and other sugary products, ruling that the USDA exceeded its legal authority in approving the restrictions.

The decision affects both current and planned restrictions in multiple states.

The ruling reignites a debate that goes far beyond soda and candy.

Should food assistance programs have nutritional restrictions? Or should families receiving benefits have the same freedom of choice as anyone else at the grocery store?

Where do you stand? 👇