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Kroger Closes 35+ Harris Teeter Stores by August 18 as 60-Store Overhaul Continues
Kroger has closed 35+ stores including Harris Teeter locations in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. The company plans 60 total closures by end of 2026 after its failed Albertsons merger.
Rebel Creamery Files Chapter 11 After $23.8M Trademark Loss to Van Leeuwen
Rebel Creamery filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on August 14, 2026, after a federal judge ruled it owed Van Leeuwen $23.8 million for copying the competitor’s pastel packaging design.
FDA Upgrades Egg Recall to Class I as Salmonella Sickens 98 Across 17 States
FDA upgraded a 1.6 million dozen egg recall to Class I, the highest risk level, after salmonella contamination sickened 98 people across 17 states with 26 hospitalizations.
FDA Upgrades Egg Recall to Class I Over Salmonella Risk on August 14
FDA assigns Class I status to 1.6 million egg cartons over salmonella risk. Eggs sold at Kroger and Brookshire’s in six states have best-by dates through August 17. 98 illnesses reported.
Taylor Farms Jalapeño Recall Expands to 26 States as Salmonella Sickens 345
Taylor Farms recalls 20+ jalapeño products sold at Walmart, Target, and Trader Joe’s over salmonella contamination. 345 people infected across 27 states; no illnesses yet tied to Taylor Farms products.
Safeway Closes 3 More Stores in 2026 as Albertsons Cuts Underperforming Locations
Safeway closes stores in California, Oregon, and Washington D.C. in 2026. Albertsons cites expiring leases and underperformance as reasons for the restructuring amid failed Kroger merger.
Drug-Resistant Salmonella in Recalled Eggs Poses Serious Treatment Risk
Midwest Poultry Services recalled 1.6 million dozen eggs after a drug-resistant salmonella outbreak hit 98 people in 17 states. The strain resists the standard antibiotic used to treat severe infections.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Texas Eggs Hits 98 Cases Across 17 States
A salmonella outbreak linked to Texas eggs has infected 98 people across 17 states, with 26 hospitalized. The strain resists common antibiotics, complicating treatment.
1.6 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk Across Six States
Midwest Poultry Services recalls 1.6 million dozen eggs over potential salmonella contamination. Affected eggs sold at Kroger and Brookshire stores across six states with best-by dates through August 17.