The Dire Lengths Florida Farmworkers Go to Keep Working in ‘Scorching’ Heat

It's going to be hot in Florida this summer. The most vulnerable are those with the least resources for dealing with the heat. Florida's farmworkers are responsible for raising the food that nourishes us. Pesticide exposure from pesticide exposure can lead to illness and birth defects. The Farmworker Association of Florida supported a bill in the state Legislature to have the state pass heat-protection standards for outdoor workers.

Michigan Points at the Salad Bowl. The Feds Are Still Counting Cyclospora.

There are 2,640 people sickened by Cyclospora in Michigan. The state's chief medical executive named a suspect: lettuce and salad greens. The CDC counts 843 domestically acquired cases since May 1 and 86 hospitalizations, but frames the national picture as several separate clusters. The FDA’s outbreak table has four open cases, but the product column is left blank.

Lynn L. Bergeson and Ryan N. Schmit, “Why the Wego Chemical Group enforcement action is a teachable moment,” Chemical Watch, July 7, 2026.

There are some who believe that Republican administrations do not prioritise the enforcement of US environmental laws. This narrative is at odds with the actions of the EPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), especially regarding the import of chemicals subject to TSCA. The Trump administration has demonstrated a persistent commitment to enforcing TSCAs and FIFRA against chemical importers with renewed vigour. A recent example is the administrative complaint against Wego Chemical Group.

Michigan Named the Salad Bowl as the likely Source of Cyclospora. Now Try to Count the Sick.

Michigan is the first state to name lettuce as a suspect in the Cyclospora outbreak. There are 4,000 confirmed cases of the parasite in 31 states. The CDC reports 843, ABC reports 2,944, and there are many more discrepancies between the two.

“Huge Wave” of Carbon Storage Projects Sets off Alarms in Rural Indiana

The Andersons Renewables is planning to bury vast stores of carbon under remote Indiana farmland. The project is one of many carbon sequestration projects being funded by the US government. Some residents of Clymers, Indiana, are concerned about the project and are organizing to stop it. Environmentalists question the benefits of the project.

Setting the record straight: Calley Means

RFK Jr’s top food advisor, Calley Means, made false charges about MAHA and Tim Carman's work. She suggested her research had been bankrolled by sugar and tobacco industries. Carman supports MAHA's agenda and is on record as calling for coalition-building around common objectives. He has a long-standing policy of not taking payments from food companies.

Numlock News: July 14, 2026 • Fusarium, Headers, Chargebacks

Philippines is the single largest overseas market for solar panels from January to May. The average person on Earth consumes 12 kilograms (26 pounds) of bananas annually. The prime land suitable for banana production in Latin America could shrink by 60 percent due to climate change. China’s efforts to push the desert back have achieved some success after a half century of effort.

People Told To Cook Food, Make Pies To Avoid ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea Outbreak

There is an ongoing outbreak of Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that can cause explosive diarrhea. Michigan has recorded 2,640 cases of it as of July 13, while the state usually sees 50 cases in an average year. Michigan's Department of Health & Human Services has advised that certain foods are safest when cooked.

Mich.: Health officials confirm at least 2,640 cyclosporiasis cases, suspect contaminated produce

There have been 2,640 cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan since June 22, 2026. The number of confirmed cases has surged past 2,600 over the weekend. At least 44 people have been hospitalized due to complications from the foodborne parasite. The outbreak is being caused by “cyclospora cayetanensis,” a microscopic parasite that infects the small intestine and causes a diarrheal illness. The main suspect is fresh produce imported from poorer developing countries.

Who is Tukaram Mundhe? The IAS officer leading Maharashtra's fight against food adulteration

Tukaram Mundhe is the Commissioner of the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He has launched an unprecedented statewide crackdown on adulteration, unhygienic food production, and illegal trade. The FDA has intensified surprise inspections, suspended licences, sealed units, and initiated criminal action against violators. One of the most high-profile actions under his watch came against Mumbai's iconic K Rustom & Co. ice cream parlour.

The Dire Lengths Florida Farmworkers Go to Keep Working in ‘Scorching’ Heat
The Dire Lengths Florida Farmworkers Go to Keep Working in ‘Scorching’ Heat

It's going to be hot in Florida this summer. The most vulnerable are those with the least resources for dealing with the heat. Florida's farmworkers are responsible for raising the food that nourishes us. Pesticide exposure from pesticide exposure can lead to illness and birth defects. The Farmworker Association of Florida supported a bill in the state Legislature to have the state pass heat-protection standards for outdoor workers.

Inside Climate News
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Michigan Points at the Salad Bowl. The Feds Are Still Counting Cyclospora.
Michigan Points at the Salad Bowl. The Feds Are Still Counting Cyclospora.

There are 2,640 people sickened by Cyclospora in Michigan. The state's chief medical executive named a suspect: lettuce and salad greens. The CDC counts 843 domestically acquired cases since May 1 and 86 hospitalizations, but frames the national picture as several separate clusters. The FDA’s outbreak table has four open cases, but the product column is left blank.

Marler Blog
food_safety
Lynn L. Bergeson and Ryan N. Schmit, “Why the Wego Chemical Group enforcement action is a teachable moment,” Chemical Watch, July 7, 2026.
Lynn L. Bergeson and Ryan N. Schmit, “Why the Wego Chemical Group enforcement action is a teachable moment,” Chemical Watch, July 7, 2026.

There are some who believe that Republican administrations do not prioritise the enforcement of US environmental laws. This narrative is at odds with the actions of the EPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), especially regarding the import of chemicals subject to TSCA. The Trump administration has demonstrated a persistent commitment to enforcing TSCAs and FIFRA against chemical importers with renewed vigour. A recent example is the administrative complaint against Wego Chemical Group.

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
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Michigan Named the Salad Bowl as the likely Source of Cyclospora. Now Try to Count the Sick.
Michigan Named the Salad Bowl as the likely Source of Cyclospora. Now Try to Count the Sick.

Michigan is the first state to name lettuce as a suspect in the Cyclospora outbreak. There are 4,000 confirmed cases of the parasite in 31 states. The CDC reports 843, ABC reports 2,944, and there are many more discrepancies between the two.

Marler Blog
food_safety
“Huge Wave” of Carbon Storage Projects Sets off Alarms in Rural Indiana
“Huge Wave” of Carbon Storage Projects Sets off Alarms in Rural Indiana

The Andersons Renewables is planning to bury vast stores of carbon under remote Indiana farmland. The project is one of many carbon sequestration projects being funded by the US government. Some residents of Clymers, Indiana, are concerned about the project and are organizing to stop it. Environmentalists question the benefits of the project.

Food – Mother Jones
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Setting the record straight: Calley Means
Setting the record straight: Calley Means

RFK Jr’s top food advisor, Calley Means, made false charges about MAHA and Tim Carman's work. She suggested her research had been bankrolled by sugar and tobacco industries. Carman supports MAHA's agenda and is on record as calling for coalition-building around common objectives. He has a long-standing policy of not taking payments from food companies.

Food Politics by Marion Nestle
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Numlock News: July 14, 2026 • Fusarium, Headers, Chargebacks
Numlock News: July 14, 2026 • Fusarium, Headers, Chargebacks

Philippines is the single largest overseas market for solar panels from January to May. The average person on Earth consumes 12 kilograms (26 pounds) of bananas annually. The prime land suitable for banana production in Latin America could shrink by 60 percent due to climate change. China’s efforts to push the desert back have achieved some success after a half century of effort.

Numlock News
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People Told To Cook Food, Make Pies To Avoid ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea Outbreak
People Told To Cook Food, Make Pies To Avoid ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea Outbreak

There is an ongoing outbreak of Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that can cause explosive diarrhea. Michigan has recorded 2,640 cases of it as of July 13, while the state usually sees 50 cases in an average year. Michigan's Department of Health & Human Services has advised that certain foods are safest when cooked.

Newsweek
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Mich.: Health officials confirm at least 2,640 cyclosporiasis cases, suspect contaminated produce
Mich.: Health officials confirm at least 2,640 cyclosporiasis cases, suspect contaminated produce

There have been 2,640 cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan since June 22, 2026. The number of confirmed cases has surged past 2,600 over the weekend. At least 44 people have been hospitalized due to complications from the foodborne parasite. The outbreak is being caused by “cyclospora cayetanensis,” a microscopic parasite that infects the small intestine and causes a diarrheal illness. The main suspect is fresh produce imported from poorer developing countries.

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Who is Tukaram Mundhe? The IAS officer leading Maharashtra's fight against food adulteration
Who is Tukaram Mundhe? The IAS officer leading Maharashtra's fight against food adulteration

Tukaram Mundhe is the Commissioner of the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He has launched an unprecedented statewide crackdown on adulteration, unhygienic food production, and illegal trade. The FDA has intensified surprise inspections, suspended licences, sealed units, and initiated criminal action against violators. One of the most high-profile actions under his watch came against Mumbai's iconic K Rustom & Co. ice cream parlour.

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