IJR News — today's news from every sideRecalled Broccoli Sprouts Linked to 22-Case Salmonella OutbreakHealth — Sep 7, 2026A multistate outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans linked to broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC has sickened 22 people across Washington, Montana, Idaho and Utah, with two hospitalizations and illnesses occurring between July 7 and August 26. The FDA and CDC urge recalls of Evergreen Fresh Sprouts broccoli sprouts with expiration dates of Sept 7, 9, 11, 14, and 16, and traceback investigations point to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts in Moyie Springs, Idaho, as the common grower, with this outbreak separate from the Everything Sprouts alfalfa-sprouts cases.
Costco's Q4 sales rise 11.3% to $93.9 billion as digital sales outpace overall growth — Sep 3, 2026Costco reported August net sales of $23.70 billion, up 9.9%, with 16-week fourth-quarter net sales at $93.9 billion, rising 11.3% and total comparable sales up 8.4%, led by a 9% U.S. gain, 4% in Canada, and about 9.5% in other international markets, while digitally enabled sales climbed roughly 18-20%. Excluding gasoline and foreign-exchange effects, overall comps rose about 5.4% (U.S. 5.6%, international 6.8%), with the company operating 939 warehouses (647 in the U.S./Puerto Rico and 115 in Canada) and digital channels continuing to drive growth.
