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CARY SPOTLIGHT: HEALTH & WELLNESS EDITION
These articles in our Cary Spotlight Wellness Wednesday Special Edition are for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle.
Could Vitamin D Support Brain Health as We Age? What a New Study Found
Researchers studied 54 older adults with mild cognitive impairment, disturbed sleep or suspected problems in those areas and compared cognitive test performance with vitamin D supplement use.
Those taking at least 5,000 IU per day scored more than 13 percent higher on a cognitive screening test than participants who were not taking supplements. The association remained after accounting for several other factors.
The results are consistent with a broader area of research exploring possible connections between vitamin D and brain health. However, the study was small and observational, so it cannot establish that vitamin D supplementation was responsible for the higher scores.
The dose involved is also much higher than the recommended daily amount cited for most adults. Rather than starting high-dose vitamin D based on these findings, people concerned about their vitamin D levels should consider discussing testing and appropriate supplementation with a healthcare provider. Read Full Report
Today’s wellness story is brought to you by Dr. Estelle Tsalik
“This month's theme is Self-care September.
I've always loved the expression "you can't pour from an empty cup." But lately I've been thinking that sometimes our cups aren't empty so much as just a little cracked. We may be in a busy season of life that's continually draining us, so it's important to find ways to top up our cups with goodness, so that when those inevitable bumps come our way, goodness can spill from them instead.
That's really what this month's calendar is about. Each prompt offers a simple way to be a little kinder to yourself, whether that's permitting yourself to rest, letting go of a should, or simply remembering that you're allowed to take up space.
I encourage you to pick one or two prompts each week that resonate and let go of the rest.
If you find this calendar especially meaningful, share it with someone who might appreciate it too. “ — Dr. Estelle Tsalik
Estelle Tsalik is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Nutrition Coach, and Wellness Consultant based in Cary, NC. As the founder of Living Well with Estelle.
If you are ready to be more intentional about your wellness and would like a knowledgeable guide to support you, I would love to connect.
It's a relaxed, focused conversation about what you're doing, what's working, and where the gaps might be. No pressure, no pitch. Just clarity.” -Estelle
Weekly U.S. Food Recall & Safety Roundup
Reporting period: September 9–15, 2026
Bottom line upfront: The biggest food-safety development this week is the conclusion of the massive Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce. CDC has declared the outbreak over, with a final count of 12,883 illnesses across 21 states, 570 hospitalizations and 2 deaths. The most important new outbreak is Salmonella linked to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts broccoli sprouts, with 22 illnesses across four states. A separate FDA update also substantially expanded the known distribution of recalled Great Value frozen berries, including Walmart stores in North Carolina.
1. Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce — Cyclospora outbreak ends
Products: Iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico, including Marketside Iceberg Salad (12- and 24-oz) and Marketside Shredded Lettuce (8- and 16-oz) with Best if Used By dates from July 18–August 3, plus foodservice products.
Hazard: Cyclospora cayetanensis.
Major September 11 update: CDC declared the outbreak over. The final investigation identified 12,883 illnesses in 21 states, 570 hospitalizations and 2 deaths. Virginia was the latest state added. The last reported illness onset was August 17.
Distribution: Foodservice distribution was confirmed across 31 states, including North Carolina, with possible additional distribution to D.C., Puerto Rico and seven other states/territories. Marketside products were sold at select Walmart stores in 15 states.
Consumer guidance: The recalled lettuce should no longer be on the market. FDA says anyone who previously had recalled lettuce should clean and sanitize containers or surfaces it touched. People experiencing symptoms of cyclosporiasis should contact a healthcare provider.
2. Evergreen Fresh Sprouts broccoli sprouts — Salmonella outbreak
Product: Evergreen Fresh Sprouts broccoli sprouts, 4-oz packages, UPC 8 38796 00105 1, with Use By dates 9/07, 9/09, 9/11, 9/14 and 9/16/2026. The company recalled 215 cases.
Hazard: Salmonella Bovismorbificans.
Outbreak: 22 illnesses across Idaho, Montana, Utah and Washington, 2 hospitalizations and no deaths. All 19 patients interviewed reported eating sprouts, and 17 specifically reported broccoli sprouts. Genetic testing found that Salmonella recovered from the sprouts matched the outbreak strain.
Distribution: The sprouts went to distributors in Washington and were sold to grocery stores, restaurants and foodservice customers in Idaho, Montana and Washington. FDA says further distribution to additional states is possible.
Consumer guidance: Do not eat, serve or sell the recalled sprouts. Discard them and clean and sanitize surfaces or containers they contacted. Anyone experiencing symptoms after eating the sprouts should contact a healthcare provider.
3. Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend — E. coli recall distribution expands
Product: Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend, 10 oz., lot 6040 01-6, Best By February 9, 2028. Previously recalled GreenWise frozen blueberry products remain part of the same investigation.
Hazard: Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O145:H28.
Major September 11 update: FDA clarified that the Great Value product was distributed much more widely than originally reported. It was sold at Walmart stores in 26 states and Puerto Rico, up from the 16 states initially announced. Newly identified states include Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and West Virginia. North Carolina remains among the affected states.
Outbreak: 17 illnesses in Florida and Georgia, 6 hospitalizations and no deaths.
Consumer guidance: Check your freezer. Do not eat recalled berries. Throw them away or return them for a refund. FDA specifically says that if frozen berries are no longer in their original packaging and you cannot determine whether they're recalled, throw them away.
4. Whole Foods Cabricharme cheese — undeclared egg
Product: Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese sold through Whole Foods Market specialty-cheese departments. Affected products include Cabricharme Raw Milk-Aged 60 Days, PLU 57953, and Belgian Cabricharme, PLU 54670. Products have Best By dates through October 7, 2026.
Hazard: Undeclared egg because the cheese contains egg lysozyme, an egg-white protein not declared on the label.
Distribution: Sold at 18 Whole Foods Market stores in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island.
Illnesses: None reported.
Consumer guidance: People with an egg allergy or severe sensitivity should not eat the cheese. Whole Foods says affected product has been removed from shelves; customers who bought it should destroy it and can obtain a refund with a valid receipt.
USDA FSIS
I could not confirm a significant new USDA FSIS meat or poultry recall first announced during the September 9–15 reporting window from the current federal search results, so I am not adding an FSIS item without reliable primary-source confirmation.
Other important federal update
FDA's ongoing frozen-blueberry investigation is particularly relevant for North Carolina readers because both the newly clarified Great Value distribution and the earlier GreenWise distribution include North Carolina. Unlike many fresh-food recalls, the affected Great Value berries carry a February 2028 Best By date, meaning consumers could potentially keep them in their freezers for a long time.
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Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few ideas for the week, so plan ahead:
• Wednesday: Native Plant Learn & Serve 10AM-11AM
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• Friday: Cary Night Market 5PM-9PM
• Saturday: ITA All American - Women's Tennis All Day
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• Saturday: Good Hope Farm Monthly Workday 9AM-11AM
• Saturday: 11th Annual Asia Fest with Dragon Boat Racing 9AM-5PM
• Saturday: Farmers Fall Festival 11AM-4PM
• Saturday: Dungeons & Dragons in the Park 6PM-10PM
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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: beekeeper
An apiarist is a beekeeper, which is a person who raises and manages honeybee colonies. Other terms for this profession include apiculturist, bee farmer, or honey farmer.
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