BioSec Bob here on Monday, August 17, 2026 — let’s get right into it.
The FDA has upgraded a multistate egg recall to Class I status following a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that’s sickened 98 people across multiple states. News Radio 710 KEEL is reporting the recall now carries the agency’s most serious classification, indicating a reasonable probability that the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The affected eggs have been distributed through retail channels, and the FDA is working to identify the source farm and track product movement. Producers should be monitoring recall notices closely and checking whether their operations have received any implicated lots.
On the swine side, University of Missouri researchers are expanding a heat-stress monitoring application with new USDA funding. The Columbia Daily Tribune reports the upgraded app will give producers real-time data and alerts to help manage pig performance during hot weather — a critical tool as summer temperatures continue to strain herd health and feed efficiency across the country.
Turning to herd health innovation, Merck Animal Health unveiled expanded vaccination options at the World Pork Expo to address emerging swine disease challenges. According to thepigsite.com, the company introduced new formulations designed to tackle evolving pathogen pressures, giving producers additional flexibility in their health management protocols.
Shifting focus to disease surveillance — Michigan’s seeing human swine influenza activity tied to youth fair exposure. FOX 17 West Michigan News reports a confirmed case in Ionia County following exposure at the Kent County Youth Fair, underlining the ongoing importance of biosecurity at agricultural events where animals and the public interact closely.
Across the Atlantic, Serbia’s dealing with significant African Swine Fever losses. Local media reports 36,632 pigs have died and 930 farms are infected, reflecting the persistent threat ASF poses to global swine production and export markets.
And in the Philippines, the Department of Agriculture has lifted an import ban on heat-treated canned pork products, according to gmanetwork.com. The move opens trade opportunities for pork processors meeting specific processing standards.
Keep your recall protocols current — details shift fast on these things.