Food Safety & Recalls: The FDA issued a recall of more than 2.5 million bottles of prednisolone eye drops (Class II) due to possible foreign substance contamination, urging patients to contact pharmacists rather than stop suddenly. Food Safety & Outbreak Watch: The CDC says cyclosporiasis cases have topped 843 confirmed since May 1, with more than 1,500 additional cases under analysis, and reiterates that avoiding potentially feces-contaminated food and water is key. Public Health & Water Access: In Havana, residents in Alturas del Mirador report over three months without safe drinking water, forcing families to collect from the polluted Diezmero River amid a nearby garbage dump. Food Policy & Costs: California’s new packaging producer-responsibility law (SB 54) begins rolling out, with critics warning it could push up prices on staples like dairy. Nutrition & Health Research: A large French cohort study in the European Heart Journal links high intake of certain non-antioxidant preservatives (including sodium nitrite and potassium sorbate) to higher risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Retail & Spending: UK retail sales rose in June for the ninth straight month, while food sales grew more modestly during the heatwave. Industry & Growth: Blue Sky Drinks appointed Paul Slaughter as CEO to drive growth after its merger and cost-base reduction. Food & Beverage Culture: England’s World Cup semi-final is forecast to generate £238.3m in food and drink spend, while the Great Yorkshire Show’s food guide spotlights everything from farm-shop profits to local breweries and gluten-free options.