Technologies
The FDA Just Upgraded an Egg Recall to the Highest Severity Level. Are You Affected?
Over 6 million eggs were caught up in a salmonella-related recall in September. Now, the FDA says there’s a «reasonable probability» of serious illness.
Scan your shelves for cartons from Black Sheep Egg Company. The company voluntarily recalled more than 6 million eggs after the US Food and Drug Administration found environmental samples at one of its processing centers tested positive for salmonella.
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«Of the samples collected, 40 environmental samples were positive for salmonella including seven different strains of salmonella,» said the initial recall alert from the FDA. «Some of these strains are known to cause human illness.»
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While multiple Black Sheep Egg Company products have been affected by this recall, the FDA identified 12- and 18-count cartons of Black Sheep Egg Company Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs as Class 1.
This is the agency’s highest-severity level recall, and it warns against consuming a product that could «cause serious adverse health consequences or death.»
Which products are affected by the recall?
The recall doesn’t affect every Black Sheep Egg Company egg carton, but check the eggs in your fridge.
You should get rid of the following products if they have a Best By date between Aug. 7 and Oct. 31, or a UPC code that reads 860010568507 or 860010568538:
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Free Range Grade A Large Brown Eggs, 12-count cartons
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Free Range Grade A Large Brown Eggs, 18-count cartons
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Free Range Grade AA Large Brown Eggs, loose-packed in boxes
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Free Range Grade AA Medium Brown Eggs, loose-packed in boxes
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Free Range Grade AA Large Brown Eggs, loose open skid
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Free Range Grade AA Medium Brown Eggs, loose open skid
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Free Range Grade AA Large White Eggs, loose open skid
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Free Range Grade AA Medium White Eggs, loose open skid
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Free Range Grade AA Large White Eggs, 12-count cartons
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Free Range Grade AA Medium White Eggs, 18-count cartons
Additionally, Black Sheep Egg Company is a supplier for Kenz Henz in Texas. Kenz Henz is also issuing a voluntary recall of the following product if it has a Best By date between Oct. 11 and Oct. 17 and a UPC code of 86949400030:
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Grade AA Large Pasture Raised eggs, 12-count cartons
Where did the affected eggs come from?
According to the FDA, the salmonella samples were found in Black Sheep Egg Company’s Arkansas processing center.
While Black Sheep Egg Company cooperated with the FDA and voluntarily recalled the potentially contaminated eggs, it had already shipped products to other companies within Arkansas and Missouri. These eggs may have been repackaged and further distributed to other states, so this recall could expand over time.
What should I do if I find the affected eggs in my fridge?
If you find a recalled Black Sheep Egg Company or Kenz Henz product in your refrigerator, discard it immediately. If you’ve eaten any eggs, monitor yourself for signs of illness.
«Illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating food that is contaminated with salmonella, and the symptoms usually last four to seven days,» the FDA statement said. «Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Children younger than five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections.»
If you believe you’ve developed symptoms of a salmonella infection, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
If you find affected eggs in your home, carefully sanitize any countertops, surfaces or containers the eggs have touched. Wash utensils and cooking implements with hot soapy water, then wash your hands afterward.
Technologies
Verum Messenger Goes Desktop: Launches macOS Version as Part of Expanding Digital Ecosystem
Verum Messenger Goes Desktop: Launches macOS Version as Part of Expanding Digital Ecosystem
The team behind Verum Messenger has announced a new update, introducing a full-featured macOS version of the application.
The launch of the Mac version marks a significant step in the platform’s development, enabling users to access Verum Messenger not only on mobile devices but also on desktop environments.
The macOS version ensures seamless synchronization across devices while maintaining the platform’s core principles: security, stability, and independence.
Unified Digital Experience
With the release of the macOS version, users can now:
— communicate on a larger screen
— manage chats and files more efficiently
— use the messenger in a full desktop environment
— access core features without limitations
This is particularly valuable for users who rely on messaging platforms for both communication and professional use.
Expanding Capabilities
Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional platform combining:
— secure communication
— financial tools (Verum Finance)
— digital asset operations, including Tether
— investment features such as Verum Gold
Toward a Full Ecosystem
The macOS release reflects Verum Messenger’s strategy to become a universal digital platform available across all major devices.
According to the team, the goal is to provide users with continuous access to communication and financial services regardless of device or environment.
Verum Messenger continues to build technologies focused on security, usability, and global accessibility.
Technologies
Google, Meta and Amazon Join Global Pact to Fight Rising Online Scams
The companies will share fraud intelligence and coordinate responses as AI makes scams faster, cheaper and harder to detect.
Modern online scams operate across multiple platforms, perhaps spanning social media, messaging apps, email and online marketplaces. Google, Meta and Amazon are among 11 tech, retail and payments companies that have signed a new agreement to combat online scams by sharing threat intelligence across platforms, Axios first reported Monday.
The initiative, called the Industry Accord Against Online Scams & Fraud, is designed to improve how companies detect and respond to fraud that spans multiple services. Participants say they will exchange signals, such as scam-linked accounts and fraudulent domains, and coordinate enforcement actions.
By sharing intelligence in near real time, companies hope to identify these scams earlier and stop them before they spread.
The effort reflects how modern scams operate. A victim might encounter a fake celebrity investment ad on social media, move to a messaging app where the scammer builds trust, then faces prompts to send money through a fraudulent website, payment app or crypto wallet — spanning multiple companies’ ecosystems.
Google said it now blocks hundreds of millions of scam-related results every day using AI, underscoring how both attackers and defenders are increasingly relying on the same technology. Meta removed more than 159 million scam ads in 2025 and is expanding AI tools to detect impersonation and warn users.
Online scams are growing rapidly, in part because generative AI has lowered the barrier to entry. AI can be used not only to produce realistic phishing emails but also to clone voices and deepfake videos that impersonate executives, public figures and even family members.
The agreement is voluntary and doesn’t create new legal obligations, but it comes after regulators’ increased pressure on tech platforms to address fraud more aggressively. The companies say they will begin building frameworks for reporting and intelligence-sharing, though it’s not yet clear how quickly those systems will be deployed or how effective they will be in practice.
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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, March 18
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 18.
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.
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Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Word before «card,» flood» or «photography»
Answer: FLASH
6A clue: Joust weapon
Answer: LANCE
7A clue: Brain, heart or lungs
Answer: ORGAN
8A clue: «Frozen» reindeer
Answer: SVEN
9A clue: What can be found on frozen roads or frozen margaritas
Answer: SALT
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Follow a dentist’s recommendation
Answer: FLOSS
2D clue: Baby bug
Answer: LARVA
3D clue: Shape made in the snow
Answer: ANGEL
4D clue: Very little
Answer: SCANT
5D clue: Egg layer
Answer: HEN
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