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[DLBN] A Chilean fruit supplier has recalled frozen organic berries sold at WMT & Trader Joe's stores in 30 states. The products were linked to E.coli outbreaks that sickened 17 people. Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend & Great Value frozen Organic Blueberries were removed from WMT shelves.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/walmart-trader-joes-frozen-berry-recall-expands-after-e-coli-outbreak-sickened-17

[DLBN] The Golden President, who launched military attacks on Venezuela and Iran, actually spoke these words to the media when explaining the importance of the midterm elections. [AI IMAGE BY Al).

[DLBN] Drivers who deliver AMZN packages are not unionized. Delivery Service Partner owners decide what wages drivers get, & benefits like healthcare, paid time off, 401K plans are not available everywhere or consistent. AMZN says ave. national wages are $24/hr. But these drivers are not AMZN employees.

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-dsp-program-investment-2026?utm_source=amazonnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=092626&utm_term=dsp_toc_core&mkt_tok=NjgxLVBUUC03OTMAAAGkfhEs_viEyg7YipUBkckaAF0fmrhvL_Q4EVA9f3fqn7NjzSOeIwO6-ytZwJmku2p8btw4_-sADk4IiTaDkcC8msx0tdSDvX5V73urUA

[DLBN] Prop 40 is a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of the roughly 200 billionaires who live in California — with the money collected going to pay for California families' health care and education.

Prop 40 would raise enough funds to keep 3 million working Californians from losing the health care coverage they currently have — coverage that Donald Trump and the Republican Congress have just put on the chopping block.

[DLBN] WMT’s CEO denies rumors: “When you engage with Sparky, that’s an invitation to serve you better, not to use your personal information to set a personalized price.” WMT must think its customers believe the company is cheating them on pricing.

https://corporate.walmart.com/about/everyday-affordability/letter-from-our-ceo

[DLBN] “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given a nationwide recall of pasta sold at Walmart its most serious risk classification over concerns the product may be contaminated with Listeria. Shop local!

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?rct%3Dj%26sa%3Dt%26url%3Dhttps://www.newsweek.com/walmart-pasta-recall-update-as-fda-sets-most-serious-risk-level-12486598%26ct%3Dga%26cd%3DCAEYAyoUMTQ3NTYxMjA1NzkwNTAxNDE1MDUyGjk3ZTFjNzg0ZmMxMWQ1YzA6Y29tOmVuOlVT%26usg%3DAOvVaw3rhvvbaLLwVhHgCDSzE0KY&source=gmail&ust=1790539409178000&usg=AOvVaw3JKKwP_FnLKN41dcQvaP7M&rct=i

[DLBN] AMZN will make billions on Prime Days Oct 6 &7—but workers won’t see it.
In 2022, AMZN spent $14 M on union-busting law firms. AMZN has refused for 4 years to bargain a contract with Staten Island union workers. Donate to the AMZN Union workers:

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/amazon-prime-day-october-2026-announcement?link_id=8&can_id=bf105c37430844170c83cc823f42ff2a&source=email-re-14-million-to-union-busting-law-firms-in-one-year-alone&email_referrer=email_3408205&email_subject=re-14-million-to-union-busting-law-firms-in-one-year-alone&refcodeEmailReferrer=email_3408205

[DLBN] Alexa +, AMZN’s new AI assistant, is now “deeply personal…learning your preferences, understanding your household’s routines, and adapting to your life… Always available, there when you need it and fading into the background when you don't.” It’s free for Prime members who want someone listening to them 24/7.

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/alexa-plus-international-launch?utm_source=amazonnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=091926&utm_term=India_p5.5_core&mkt_tok=NjgxLVBUUC03OTMAAAGkWgSO78QUVD7vDHF-xmI7ehP2FH4pKHsGaWHHxTrnT4z8LIxwh7MbMmo-1NRX7AOp20yXYakqUMG-xtKuCyVDuRhQeRGjJPChJWIAIg

[DLBN] AMZN is raising starting pay for “core operations” employees by $1 per hour, plus 20% off in-store food purchases at Whole Foods. Instead of spending $75 MILLION on Melania’s absurd bio-film, AMZN should spend more on its workers instead.

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/workplace/amazon-raises-minimum-starting-pay-adds-grocery-banking-benefits?utm_source=amazonnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=091926&utm_term=Pay_p1_core&mkt_tok=NjgxLVBUUC03OTMAAAGkWgSO8H47zxvwY002CL0utGBgyFceq1df3BDAQ9GyjZ9ecP_WmZT5VWhDm2bbqZ1b_O-OP9kXdKMCr5xc2OvxlpzyDB6xJg_bZAhvKA

[DLBN] PROP 40 in California will be the 1st billionaire’s tax in America. It asks 200 CA. billionaires to pay a one-time 5% tax to keep health clinics open, save health care jobs, and replace health care $$$ that Trump's budget bill ripped away from working families.

https://yeson40.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24260871789&gbraid=0AAAABC2lkj0Ph2nJE4Z1qrxKAYumElVOs&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5bjVBhCiARIsAJzMVnQYUMtFaYFzEkr4FGuesYt6YG9ckdaRVQEdSFtp8eJF24tK38K6kGAaAvt0EALw_wcB