Food Safety Alert: Cyclosporiasis and broader food-borne illness concerns are rising as cases spread across the U.S., with local health officials warning that federal surveillance cuts could make future outbreaks harder to detect and respond to. Care & Accountability: A Portsmouth, England safeguarding investigation found an elderly woman was mistakenly fed dog food by home carers, with Portsmouth City Council ending its contract with Radis after “abysmal failures.” Community Food Access: Nashville’s Coalition for Food and Health Equity launched its first Ujamaa Café™ Community Fridge, aiming to deliver locally sourced, grab-and-go meals for people facing food insecurity. Local Food Culture & Markets: South Carolina is in the middle of National Farmers Market Week, spotlighting fresh produce, direct-to-farmer shopping, and affordability programs like Senior Farmers Market Nutrition and SC Healthy Bucks. Food Events & Hospitality: Wrangell’s Bearfest kicks off with berry-focused contests and a Tuscan dinner, while Washington Union Station is adding new food and beverage tenants, including Andy’s Pizza and Joe & The Juice. Food Security Watch: The World Food Programme warns a powerful El Niño could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by end-2027.