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ACTIVE FOOD SAFETY ALERT

FOOD SAFETY · UNITED STATES

Cyclospora cases remain under investigation

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CDC & FDA Checked September 3, 2026
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FIRES, SMOKE & EVACUATIONS · UNITED STATES

National wildfire activity remains at Preparedness Level 5

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MEASLES OUTBREAKS · UNITED STATES

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Border waits · Tijuana–San Diego via Otay Mesa

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Airport parking · Los Angeles, California

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Power outages · Florida Power & Light service area

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Power outages · Northern and Central California

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Power outages · Southern California Edison service area

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Power outages · San Diego region

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Marine conditions · Columbia River entrance, Oregon–Washington

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Highway conditions · Northern California–Southern Oregon via I-5

Check I-5 Siskiyou Pass Conditions

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Marine conditions · New South Wales, Australia

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