Food Safety Shock: Taylor Farms expanded its voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce and shredded salad mixes sourced from central Mexico, now tied to a U.S. cyclospora outbreak; the implicated products were shipped to 27 states and include items sold under multiple brand codes, with Sysco halting distribution and telling customers to destroy affected stock. Consumer Cost Pressure: An agricultural economist points to weather disruptions, labor shortages, higher energy/shipping costs, and trade-policy fallout as reasons shoppers are paying more—lettuce up about 32% and tomatoes up about 20% year over year—warning relief won’t be quick. Trade & Payments: The U.S. moved to impose 25% tariffs on some Brazilian exports, with the Pix digital payment system cited in the case, while the U.S. and Mexico prepare for USMCA review talks covering autos, agriculture, and electronic payments. Sportswear & Retail Buzz: Adidas is banking on World Cup demand, saying it sold far more jerseys and balls than in the prior tournament and expects event-related sales to top $1.7B. Caribbean Tech Infrastructure: Trinidad and Tobago’s government is building a Tier 4 data center but has kept its location undisclosed, raising questions for consumers and businesses relying on digital services.