HHS is looking into a new requirement which would require food and beverage companies to notify the department when ingredients are “generally recognized as safe.” “We’re systematically taking a look at ingredients, particularly those that moms, consumers and other countries view as the most problematic,” said acting FDA commissioner Kyle Diamantas (more).

Taylor Farms continues to bear the brunt of an ongoing public concern over cyclosporiasis, with its iceberg lettuce and jalapeno products being singled out for recalls (the former over cyclosporiasis, the latter over salmonella concerns) (more).

Lowe’s has announced two $10 million funding initiatives aimed at assisting local communities. One $10 million fund is earmarked for Lowe’s Community Impact Grants supporting ~100 nonprofit and community organizations, while the second $10 million is slated for more than 2,000 “associate-led impact projects” across the U.S. (more).

Meijer is opening two new stores in the near future — a 75,000-square-foot Meijer Grocery in Fishers, Indiana, in addition to a 159,000 Meijer supercenter in Plymouth Township, Michigan. “These stores are designed to provide customers with a great shopping experience, right in the communities where they live and work each day,” said Indiana Meijer exec Jess Murray (more).

Shein is facing substantial operational hurdles due to U.S. tariffs and the closing of the de minimis loophole, documents related to its Hong Kong IPO explain. Shein has also seen growth slow in Europe as well as the U.S., raising questions about its long-term viability in these markets (more).