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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
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What happened There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Aug 13, 5:51 PM
Food recalls in 2026: What the data shows so far
There have been 162 food recalls so far in 2026 — but experts say the number alone doesn't tell the whole food safety story.
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