Food Safety: The FDA announced a recall of more than 160,000 pounds of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers in 21 states, including Arkansas, after concerns the frozen snack may contain metal pieces; consumers are urged to check lot number 003029976 and the July 30, 2027 best-by date. Rural Health Funding: Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Hope won a major boost after voters approved an additional hospital tax, with officials estimating about $3 million a year to support the county-owned facility. Reproductive Health & Environment: Republican attorneys general, including Arkansas’, are urging the EPA to classify the abortion medication mifepristone as a water contaminant, while health and environmental experts say there’s no proof of harm from wastewater. Public Health Surveillance: The CDC says Chagas disease is now recognized as endemic in the U.S., with an estimated 300,000 Americans living with it unknowingly. Local Wellness & Access: Walmart is expanding “depots” in Arkansas to speed up delivery, repurposing space and using app-based fulfillment. Community Health & Care: Arkansas’ food inspection portal shared recent restaurant findings, including handwashing and temperature-control violations. Sports & Wellness Governance: UAPB athletics leader Chris Robinson was appointed to the Arkansas Governor’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.