The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced 26 food recalls in August 2026, driven largely by salmonella contamination.

Recalled items included mangoes, radishes, alfalfa sprouts, granola, and jalapeños, as well as various prepared meals. Other notable recalls involved fruit popsicles containing glass, sourdough bread with metal fragments, and tofu with ink contamination. In a separate development, the administration announced that construction on a 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom will continue following a Supreme Court decision. The conservative majority ruled that the National Trust for Historic Preservation lacked the legal standing to challenge the project, though they did not rule on the legality of the construction itself. Additionally, President Trump was observed nodding off during a healthcare announcement at the White House while Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was speaking. This occurrence has contributed to ongoing discussions regarding the president's health and potential cognitive decline.