# pet food (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover pet food. Page: Feed: --- ## [Recalls and Alerts: August 22, 2026](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/22/recalls-and-alerts-august-22-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ eFoodAlert posts links to recalls for English-language countries only. If you are interested in recall information for other countries (including EU-member countries), please click on the Recall Link menu, above. The live links in this post will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each … Continue reading Recalls and… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [Recalls and Alerts: August 20–21, 2026](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/21/recalls-and-alerts-august-20-21-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ eFoodAlert posts links to recalls for English-language countries only. If you are interested in recall information for other countries (including EU-member countries), please click on the Recall Link menu, above. The live links in this post will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each … Continue reading Recalls and… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [Weekend reading: a deep dive into prison food](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/draft-chin-jou/) _2026-08-21 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ Chin Jou. Captive Consumers: Hunger, Violence, and Inequality in American Prison Food. University of North Carolina Press, 2026. 344 pages. I have been a fan of Chin Jou’s work for a long time and did a blurb for her latest book: Captive Consumers is a tough, uncompromising, and utterly compelling analysis of the ways America’s \[…\] The post Weekend reading: a deep dive into prison food appeared… ## [431 people sick, 57 hospitalized in 32 states courtesy of contaminated jalapeños](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/20/431-people-sick-57-hospitalized-in-32-states-courtesy-of-contaminated-jalapenos/) _2026-08-20 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ 53,760 cases of Mexican jalapeño peppers recalled August 20, 2026 Jalapeño peppers grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, have now been linked to 431 lab-confirmed cases of salmonellosis across 32 US states, according to an update released by the CDC on August 19, 2026. Fifty-seven people have been hospitalized. On July 22, 2026, Coast Citrus Distributors recalled … Continue reading 431 people sick, 57… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [Four items about pet food politics](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/three-items-about-pet-food-politics/) _2026-08-20 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ I. DOJ, FDA take raw pet food company to court. This one comes from Phyllis Entis of eFoodAlert. She writes: “I thought this might interest you. Last Friday, the DOJ filed a Complaint against Arrow Reliance Inc. (Darwin’s Natural Pet Products) and its owner, Gary Tashjian.” The Complaint seeks to block Darwin’s from selling adulterated drugs; it \[…\] The post Four items about pet food politics… ## [Recalls and Alerts: August 19, 2026](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/19/recalls-and-alerts-august-19-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ eFoodAlert posts links to recalls for English-language countries only. If you are interested in recall information for other countries (including EU-member countries), please click on the Recall Link menu, above. The live links in this post will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each … Continue reading Recalls and… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [Who Is Watching the Ingredients in Your Pet Food?](https://petfoodsafetynews.substack.com/p/who-is-watching-the-ingredients-in) _2026-08-19 · Pet Food Safety News · Pet Food Safety News_ A new FDA proposal exposes a complicated question at the heart of pet-food safety: Who decides whether a new ingredient is safe enough to put in your pet’s bowl? ## [Concentration in agriculture: a big problem getting bigger](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/concentration-in-agriculture-2/) _2026-08-19 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ I was interested to see this report. Here’s why this matters: As can be seen, concentration across all six sectors remains high. Five of them – seeds, pesticides, machinery, animal pharma and pig genetics – meet the definition of an oligopoly, in which four companies control more than 40% of a market. So too \[…\] The post Concentration in agriculture: a big problem getting bigger appeared first on… ## [Oma’s Pride Updates Salmonella Recall: Three Dogs Became Sick, but Questions Remain](https://petfoodsafetynews.substack.com/p/omas-pride-updates-salmonella-recall) _2026-08-19 · Pet Food Safety News · Pet Food Safety News_ The company has finally clarified which of its raw dog food recalls was due to illness. Now we need answers about the dogs, the food, and the manufacturing facility. ## [Recalls and Alerts: August 18, 2026](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/18/recalls-and-alerts-august-18-2026/) _2026-08-18 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ eFoodAlert posts links to recalls for English-language countries only. If you are interested in recall information for other countries (including EU-member countries), please click on the Recall Link menu, above. The live links in this post will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each … Continue reading Recalls and… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NJOmUJhYmUsF) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [A national scandal: millions of U.S. workers rely on Medicaid and SNAP](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/a-national-scandal-millions-of-u-s-workers-rely-on-medicaid-and-snap/) _2026-08-18 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ The Government Accountability Office reports: Federal Social Safety Net Programs: Millions of Workers, Including Many Employed by Large Employers, Continue to Rely on Medicaid and SNAP. To learn more about the working adults who used these programs in 2024, we analyzed employment data from 11 states and Census data. We found: About two-thirds worked full time \[…\] The post A national scandal:… ## [Recalls and Alerts: August 16–17, 2026](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/17/recalls-and-alerts-august-16-17-2026/) _2026-08-17 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ eFoodAlert posts links to recalls for English-language countries only. If you are interested in recall information for other countries (including EU-member countries), please click on the Recall Link menu, above. The live links in this post will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each … Continue reading Recalls and… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [Industry-funded study of the week: dog food](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/industry-funded-study-of-the-week-dog-food/) _2026-08-17 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ Thanks to Phyllis Entis of eFoodAlert.com for this one. The Study: Minimally processed, human-grade diet alters canine epigenetic ageing: Results from a pilot study. Aimee Chen, Wei Guo, Janina A. Krumbeck, Dan Su, Vincent Michels, Xiaojing Yang. First published: 05 August 2026. https://doi.org/10.1002/vro2.70047 Results: Dogs fed with MPHGF diet \[minimally processed, human-grade food\] exhibited a… ## [Summer Wrap-Up](https://naturespharmacy.substack.com/p/summer-wrap-up) _2026-08-17 · Cassandra Quave · Nature's Pharmacy_ News from lab and field research plus a new 6-week learning opportunity! ## [Recalls and Alerts: August 15, 2026](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/15/recalls-and-alerts-august-15-2026/) _2026-08-15 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ eFoodAlert posts links to recalls for English-language countries only. If you are interested in recall information for other countries (including EU-member countries), please click on the Recall Link menu, above. The live links in this post will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each Continue reading Recalls and Alerts:… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [The FDA Has Had the Power to Force a Recall Since 2011. It's Used It Once — And Never for Pet Food.](https://petfoodsafetynews.substack.com/p/the-fda-has-had-the-power-to-force) _2026-08-15 · Pet Food Safety News · Pet Food Safety News_ Darwin's sold pet food contaminated with Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli for nearly a decade. A child ended up on dialysis. The DOJ finally sued — but the real story is why the FDA never forced a re ## [Recalls and Alerts: August 14, 2026](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/14/recalls-and-alerts-august-14-2026/) _2026-08-14 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ eFoodAlert posts links to recalls for English-language countries only. If you are interested in recall information for other countries (including EU-member countries), please click on the Recall Link menu, above. The live links in this post will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each Continue reading Recalls and Alerts:… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [Weekend good news (at least in part): global hunger reduced!](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/weekend-good-news-global-hunger-reduced/) _2026-08-14 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its annual report on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI). From the press release The good news Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, demonstrating that progress is possible. The not-so-good news However, the improvements \[…\] The post Weekend good news (at least in part):… ## [Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms approaches 9,500 cases](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/13/cyclospora-outbreak-linked-to-taylor-farms-approaches-9500-cases/) _2026-08-13 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ 17 states impacted; 398 hospitalized; 2 dead August 13, 2026 The CDC reported today that the Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico has grown to 9,481 lab-confirmed cases in 17 states. The total number of cases reported includes sick people who traveled to one of the 17 states but reside in Continue reading Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms approaches 9,500… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [Recalls and Alerts: August 13, 2026](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/13/recalls-and-alerts-august-13-2026/) _2026-08-13 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ eFoodAlert posts links to recalls for English-language countries only. If you are interested in recall information for other countries (including EU-member countries), please click on the Recall Link menu, above. The live links in this post will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each Continue reading Recalls and Alerts:… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qy5myNcBobHo) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Pet food safety and other issues: a short roundup](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/pet-food-safety-and-other-issues-a-short-roundup/) _2026-08-13 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ As is my wont, I collect items about pet food. Safety The CDC’s web page on pet food safety makes three main points: Pet food and treats can sometimes be contaminated with germs that make people and pets sick. CDC does not recommend feeding raw pet food or treats to dogs and cats. Talk to \[…\] The post Pet food safety and other issues: a short roundup appeared first on Food Politics by Marion… ## [Recalls and Alerts: August 11–12, 2026](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/12/recalls-and-alerts-august-11-12-2026/) _2026-08-12 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ eFoodAlert posts links to recalls for English-language countries only. If you are interested in recall information for other countries (including EU-member countries), please click on the Recall Link menu, above. The live links in this post will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each Continue reading Recalls and Alerts:… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [FDA’s new rules on produce safety](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/fdas-new-rules-on-produce-safety/) _2026-08-12 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ I’ll say this again. No, Cyclospora is not a food industry conspiracy to keep people from eating real foods. It is a serious illness that has put plenty of people in hospitals and killed at least two. At Monday’s MAHA press conference (see yesterday’s post), the FDA announced: Finally, though not part of today’s announcement, \[…\] The post FDA’s new rules on produce safety appeared first on Food… ## [DOJ, FDA take raw pet food company to court](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/11/doj-fda-take-raw-pet-food-company-to-court/) _2026-08-11 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ Manufacturer and owner of Darwin s Natural Pet Products charged with six counts under Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act On August 7, 2026, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), acting on behalf of the US Food and Drug Administration, filed a Complaint in federal court against Arrow Reliance Inc. (d/b/a Darwin s Natural Pet Products) (Darwin s) Continue reading DOJ, FDA take raw pet food company… ## [The Animal Cruelty Hiding in Your Pet’s Food](https://petfoodsafetynews.substack.com/p/the-animal-cruelty-hiding-in-your) _2026-08-11 · Pet Food Safety News_ Pigs, calves, and hens raised in cruel confinement don’t just disappear after slaughter — parts of them end up in your pet’s food too. ## [Closing the GRAS loophole? It’s about time, but is that all?](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/closing-the-gras-loophole-really/) _2026-08-11 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ RFK Jr held a press conference yesterday to celebrate “the biggest news in food reform in modern history”—requiring food manufacturers to notify the FDA when they are introducing a new food additive they want considered Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). This wasn’t already required? No, it was not. This gap is the long-troubling “GRAS loophole.” \[…\] The post Closing the GRAS loophole? It’s… ## [Recalls and Alerts: August 10, 2026](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/10/recalls-and-alerts-august-10-2026/) _2026-08-10 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ eFoodAlert posts links to recalls for English-language countries only. If you are interested in recall information for other countries (including EU-member countries), please click on the Recall Link menu, above. The live links in this post will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each Continue reading Recalls and Alerts:… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [An industry-funded study with a rare negative result!](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/an-industry-funded-study-with-a-rare-negative-result/) _2026-08-10 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ I keep saying that I can often tell who funded a study from its title, and if I know the funder I can often predict the result. But sometimes I’m wrong. This is one of those times. The study: Effects of Short-Term Broccoli Powder Supplementation on Acute Oxidative Stress and Recovery Following a Metabolically Demanding \[…\] The post An industry-funded study with a rare negative result! appeared… ## [Recalls and Alerts: August 9, 2026](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/09/recalls-and-alerts-august-9-2026/) _2026-08-10 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ eFoodAlert posts links to recalls for English-language countries only. If you are interested in recall information for other countries (including EU-member countries), please click on the Recall Link menu, above. The live links in this post will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each Continue reading Recalls and Alerts:… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [Taylor Farms de Mexico recalled 236,192 CASES of lettuce](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/09/taylor-farms-de-mexico-recalled-236192-cases-of-lettuce/) _2026-08-09 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ Three weeks after the July 17, 2026 recall of iceberg lettuce linked to this summer s massive Cyclospora outbreak(s), we finally know more about the scope of the recall, thanks to the release of the first FDA Enforcement Report. Specifically, we have learned that the recall encompassed 236,192 cases of produce (consisting of iceberg lettuce and Continue reading Taylor Farms de Mexico recalled… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eRIO9jNwfpU8) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Recalls and Alerts: August 8, 2026](https://efoodalert.com/2026/08/08/recalls-and-alerts-august-8-2026/) _2026-08-08 · Phyllis Entis · eFoodAlert_ eFoodAlert posts links to recalls for English-language countries only. If you are interested in recall information for other countries (including EU-member countries), please click on the Recall Link menu, above. The live links in this post will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each Continue reading Recalls and Alerts:… [Listen](https://efoodalert.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/tainted-retail-sample-findaway-trim.mp3) ## [Weekend reading: Sustainable Development Goals progress (or lack thereof)](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/weekend-reading-sustainable-development-goals-progress-or-lack-thereof/) _2026-08-07 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ I am totally for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2015, they set targets for the betterment of global populations, to be achieved by 2030. The targets were ambitious from the get go, but it’s a global tragedy that so little has been achieved. Here’s the summary. This report is especially thoughtful, not surprising \[…\] The post Weekend reading: Sustainable Development Goals… ## [The hyper-marketing of protein, continued](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/the-hyper-marketing-of-protein-continued/) _2026-08-06 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ Most people who eat enough calories get more than enough of the protein they need, so the current protein craze—putting pea, whey, and tofu into everything—doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. It does sell products though. It’s hard to choose from among the most entertaining protein-supplemented products. Coffee? Protein water? Pop-Tarts? But this remains \[ \] The post The hyper-marketing of protein,… ## [MAHA’s one achievement so far: voluntary elimination of artificial food colors](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/mahas-one-achievement-so-far-voluntary-elimination-of-artificial-food-colors/) _2026-08-05 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ RFK Jr’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) made many promises, most of them still in the works. But one seems to be well on the way to being achieved. Under MAHA pressure, some companies agreed to voluntarily remove petroleum-based food colors by the end of 2027. I went to the Target in Ithaca, NY last \[ \] The post MAHA s one achievement so far: voluntary elimination of artificial food colors… ## [Update on the Cyclospora outbreak: What to do?](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/update-on-the-cyclospora-outbreak/) _2026-08-04 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ States have reported upwards of 20,000 cases of Cyclospora-caused explosive diarrhea, some of them–but by no means all—traced to lettuce grown by Taylor Farms in Mexico and shipped to Taco Bell and, apparently, lots of other places. The best way to keep track of all this—and it is a lot to keep track of—is to \[ \] The post Update on the Cyclospora outbreak: What to do? appeared first on Food… ## [Funding effect study of the week: Red Bull](https://www.foodpolitics.com/2026/08/funding-effect-study-of-the-week-red-bull/) _2026-08-03 · Marion · Food Politics by Marion Nestle_ The Examination has released an investigative report in its new “Behind the Buzz” series: “Is it safe to drink Red Bull and vodka? Dubious research tied to the company has shaped energy drink policy. The company paid scientists whose studies largely found that mixing energy drinks and alcohol isn’t harmful, contrary to most research.” The studies \[ \] The post Funding effect study of the week: Red… ## [Pedigree Recall Upgraded to Class II — The Vendor Is Still Unnamed, and the Bigger Question Is Whether This Was a One-Time Failure](https://petfoodsafetynews.substack.com/p/pedigree-recall-upgraded-to-class) _2026-07-23 · Pet Food Safety News · Pet Food Safety News_ Mars says two recalled lots were fraudulently diverted back into stores instead of being destroyed. Here’s what we know, what we don’t, and why the custody gap matters more than this single incident. ## [Your Vet Doesn’t Know Much About Nutrition — And the Pet Food Industry Made Sure of It](https://petfoodsafetynews.substack.com/p/your-vet-doesnt-know-much-about-nutrition) _2026-07-22 · Pet Food Safety News · Pet Food Safety News_ How millions in corporate donations, sponsored curricula, and student giveaway programs quietly shaped what your veterinarian was — and wasn't — taught about what's in the bowl. ## [Apparently, I’m Not the Only One Who Chose Cats Over Children](https://petfoodsafetynews.substack.com/p/apparently-im-not-the-only-one-who) _2026-07-19 · Pet Food Safety News · Pet Food Safety News_ I came across a new survey that made me smile—and feel a little more understood. ## [Class I Recall: Midwest Legacy Raw Beef Dog Food Contaminated With Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli](https://petfoodsafetynews.substack.com/p/class-i-recall-midwest-legacy-raw) _2026-07-17 · Pet Food Safety News · Pet Food Safety News_ A month passed between the recall's initiation and its Class I classification — and no press release was ever issued. ## [Class I Listeria Recall: Raaw Energy Expands to 37 Raw Dog Food Varieties — ~400,000 lbs](https://petfoodsafetynews.substack.com/p/class-i-listeria-recall-raaw-energy) _2026-07-15 · Pet Food Safety News · Pet Food Safety News_ FSIS has classified Raaw Energy, LLC's (Adelphia, NJ) raw frozen dog food recall as Class I — the agency's highest-risk designation — covering 37 separate product varieties and roughly 400,000 pounds ## [Liquid Gold from Immortal Trees](https://naturespharmacy.substack.com/p/liquid-gold-from-immortal-trees) _2026-07-15 · Cassandra Quave · Nature's Pharmacy_ Ancient olive groves from the Roman empire and the medicinal chemistry of extra virgin olive oil. ## [Pedigree Recalls Two Lots After Vendor Sells "Destroyed" Product Instead](https://petfoodsafetynews.substack.com/p/pedigree-recalls-two-lots-after-vendor) _2026-07-13 · Pet Food Safety News · Pet Food Safety News_ Mars Petcare says cans rejected for safety issues and sent for destruction were fraudulently diverted and sold nationwide — with metal and plastic fragments inside. ## [From Soil to Cellar: How Biodynamic Wines are Made](https://naturespharmacy.substack.com/p/from-soil-to-cellar-how-biodynamic) _2026-07-13 · Cassandra Quave · Nature's Pharmacy_ Lessons learned from a visit to a family-owned vineyard in Saint-Émilion, France. ## [Cannabis Edibles Are Everywhere — And Almost Nothing on the Label Tells You the Truth About Cats](https://petfoodsafetynews.substack.com/p/cannabis-edibles-are-everywhere-and) _2026-07-09 · Pet Food Safety News · Pet Food Safety News_ Marion Nestle — the food-politics expert I respect enormously — wrote a post on her Food Politics blog about dogs and cannabis edibles (“Weekend warning: pets and cannabis edibles”). ## [A vegan crème brûlée in Bordeaux? Count me in.](https://naturespharmacy.substack.com/p/a-vegan-creme-brulee-in-bordeaux) _2026-07-06 · Cassandra Quave · Nature's Pharmacy_ A fun recipe to try at home. ## [A visit to Le Droguier](https://naturespharmacy.substack.com/p/a-visit-to-le-droguier) _2026-07-01 · Cassandra Quave · Nature's Pharmacy_ Materia medica museums offer a glimpse into the history of medicine. ## [Summer Updates from Europe](https://naturespharmacy.substack.com/p/summer-updates-from-europe) _2026-06-29 · Cassandra Quave · Nature's Pharmacy_ Catching up in the midst of a very busy field season. ## [Alpha-gal Syndrome (Red Meat Allergy) with Gary Falcetano](https://naturespharmacy.substack.com/p/alpha-gal-syndrome-red-meat-allergy) _2026-06-15 · Cassandra Quave · Nature's Pharmacy_ How a tick bite can trigger a surprising allergy to red meat and more. ## [Pregnancy, Nutrition, and the Science of the Placenta with Dr. Cheryl Rosenfeld](https://naturespharmacy.substack.com/p/pregnancy-nutrition-and-the-science) _2026-06-08 · Cassandra Quave · Nature's Pharmacy_ Exploring the earliest environment we experience and how it shapes our future.