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CRS Report on FDA Raw Dairy E. coli Outbreak Investigation

The Congressional Research Service published a report summarizing FDA's investigation into a multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to raw cheddar cheese from Raw Farm, LLC. Nine confirmed cases were reported across three states between September 2025 and February 2026, primarily affecting children under five. Raw Farm voluntarily recalled approximately $1.5 million in products on April 2, 2026, while disputing it caused the outbreak. The report explains FDA's mandatory recall authority under FSMA, including conditions for triggering the authority, procedural requirements, and public notification obligations.

FERC Combined Filings - Electric Corporate, Wholesale Generators, Rate Filings

FERC received multiple electric corporate, exempt wholesale generator, and electric rate filings between April 13-15, 2026. Filings include a Section 203 joint application supplement from AEP Indiana Michigan Transmission Company and Mammoth North LLC, self-certification notices from renewable energy companies, and numerous market-based rate tariff revisions under Section 205(d) from wind, solar, and hydro generators. Comment deadlines range from April 23 to May 6, 2026.