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Texas Standard for Aug. 24, 2026: What’s behind the recent surge in food recalls?

A recent string of food recalls and outbreaks has impacted products from lettuce and blueberries to dozens of items sold at H-E-B stores across Texas.
Beyond the produce section, a substantial number of other products have also been implicated. H-E-B, a familiar stop for many Lubbock shoppers, has seen various items included in these recent safety advisories. The overall safety of our daily food supply is now under scrutiny.
Common questions
What kinds of products are included in the Texas food recalls?
- The recent safety issues span a significant range of everyday grocery goods. Products impacted by the recalls and outbreaks include lettuce, blueberries, and dozens of other items sold across Texas, placing the overall safety of the daily food supply under close scrutiny.
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