Food Poisoning Alert: In Wokha, at least 28 people fell ill after a birthday party on Aug. 3; 21 were hospitalized with vomiting, fever and watery stools, and doctors suspect food poisoning tied to items including meat, dal, chickpea, pickle and water. Food Safety Scrutiny: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit ordered closures at pools, spas and restaurants in Barrie after inspections found unsafe disinfectant levels, food-handling hazards and pest-control failures. Luxury Hotel Raids: Bengaluru’s health department deployed nearly 30 teams and seized spoiled meat and expired dairy, citing cross-contamination and rotten produce at multiple 3- and 5-star hotels. Outbreak Watch: U.S. officials say cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce and salmonella linked to jalapeños are driving major case counts, with products pulled as numbers begin to slow. Food Prices & Hunger: FAO reports global food prices edged up in July on higher cereals, sugar and vegetable oils; UNICEF warns El Niño could worsen food insecurity, while Feeding America data show hunger rising in Kentucky and more kids facing food insecurity in Orange County. Community Response: Credit unions and nonprofits are stepping in with free food drives and meal support as demand grows. Business Moves: A former CVS in Baton Rouge is being rebuilt into a multi-tenant dining hub with PJ’s Coffee, Wingstop and more. Regulatory & Policy: CARB previewed SB 253 climate reporting timelines, including a pushed 2026 deadline, as SNAP participation and school meal coverage trends continue to shift.