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The affected products were shipped to 22 states
By Mark Huffman 
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October 26, 2026
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Natural Grocers is recalling certain 2-pound bags of organic mung beans after customers reported finding sharp glass fragments.
The affected products may have reached stores in 22 states; no illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Customers should stop using the recalled beans and discard them or return them for a refund or credit.
Natural Grocers parent company, Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, announced the recall Oct. 22, warning that glass in the beans could injure consumers. Potential injuries include damaged teeth, cuts to the mouth and throat, and intestinal perforation, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA.
The recalled beans come in clear, 2-pound plastic bags bearing UPC 000080112600. Affected pack dates are 26-160, 26-173, 26-196, 26-224 and 26-258, printed in the labels lower-left corner.
Where they were shipped
The affected products were distributed in the following states:
Arkansas
Arizona
Colorado
Iowa
Idaho
Kansas
Louisiana
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
North Dakota
Nebraska
New Mexico
Nevada
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
What to do
The affected lots began shipping June 10, 2026. Customers should check their packages and immediately stop using any that match the recall information.
Consumers can discard the beans or return them for a full refund or credit. Questions can be directed to 303-226-1434, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain time, or media@naturalgrocers.com. FDA
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October 26, 2026
Workers annual contributions for family health insurance rose 9% in 2026, reaching an average of $7,471.
Total family premiums, including employers payments, averaged $28,303 increasing faster than wages and inflation.
Employees at smaller businesses face substantially higher family premium contributions and deductibles than those at larger firms.
Americans who get health insurance through work are seeing more of their paychecks go toward coverage, according to KFFs (Kaiser Family Foundation) 2026 Employer Health Benefits Survey.
Workers contributed an average of $7,471 toward family premiums this year, an increase of $621 from 2025. Including the employers portion, annual family premiums reached $28,303, up 5%. That exceeded wage growth of 3.7% and general inflation of 2.7% over the comparison period.
The employee contribution works out to roughly $623 a month before deductibles, copayments and other charges for using medical services.
The burden is particularly heavy at smaller businesses. Workers at firms with 10 to 199 employees contributed an average of $9,687 annually for family coverage, compared with $6,840 at larger employers. That is a difference of nearly $2,850 a year.
Passing on rising costs
Employers are responding to rising expenses by shifting some costs to employees. Among firms with at least 200 workers that offer health benefits, 44% increased workers share of premiums in response to projected cost increases. Another 21% increased deductibles or other cost sharing for most services.
Premiums are only part of the financial exposure. Among workers whose individual coverage includes a general annual deductible, the average deductible was $1,955. At smaller firms, it averaged $2,624, compared with $1,772 at larger firms.
Overall, 38% of covered workers were enrolled in plans with individual deductibles of at least $2,000.
The survey also found limited coverage for GLP-1 medications prescribed primarily for weight loss. Among employers with at least 200 workers offering health benefits, 18% covered those drugs. Of those covering them, 40% required participation in a lifestyle program or meetings with a dietitian, case manager or therapist.
Its wise to shop around
For workers reviewing benefits during open enrollment, the findings underscore the value of comparing total potential spending.
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October 26, 2026
Major insurers, including UnitedHealthcare and Humana, are reducing their Medicare Advantage coverage areas for 2027, while two smaller insurers are leaving the general-enrollment Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan market entirely.
Residents of 193 U.S. counties will have no Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage available for general enrollment in 2027, up from 123 counties in 2026.
Rising medical costs and profitability concerns are driving the retreat, forcing some retirees to find new coverage during Medicare Open Enrollment, which runs through December 7.
Millions of Americans have turned to Medicare Advantage as an alternative to traditional Medicare, attracted by low premiums and extra benefits such as dental, vision and hearing coverage. But for 2027, some of the nation's largest health insurers are scaling back their participation, leaving seniors in certain communities with fewer choices.
A new analysis by health policy research organization KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) shows that insurers are withdrawing from hundreds of counties, with some companies eliminating their general-enrollment Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans altogether.
The pullback is particularly significant in rural communities, where Medicare Advantage choices were already limited.
According to KFF, 193 counties will have no Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans available for general enrollment next year, compared with 123 counties in 2026. About 638,000 Medicare beneficiaries live in those counties, although not all are currently enrolled in Medicare Advantage.
The changes don't mean Medicare Advantage is disappearing. In fact, most beneficiaries will still have multiple plans to choose from. But the departures illustrate growing financial pressure on a program that has become an increasingly important part of America's health insurance system.
Which companies are pulling back?
KFF's analysis of federal Medicare plan data identifies several major insurers making significant changes for 2027.
UnitedHealth Group, the nation's largest Medicare Advantage insurer, is withdrawing its Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans from 228 counties while entering nine new counties.
Humana, another dominant Medicare Advantage provider, is leaving 62 counties and entering four.
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October 26, 2026
Apple's first foldable iPhone went on sale October 23, with a starting price of $1,999, making it the company's most expensive entry-level iPhone.
Consumer demand has been strong, with preorders quickly exhausting initial supplies and some buyers facing delivery dates extending into January 2027.
Reaction has been mixed, with buyers praising the innovative design but questioning the high price, camera compromises and software limitations.
Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market, launching its first folding iPhone on Friday. And while the $1,999 price tag may give many consumers pause, early demand suggests plenty of Apple customers are willing to pay a premium for the company's newest technology.
The new iPhone Duo folds into a compact device roughly the size of a passport, then opens into a larger screen resembling a small tablet. It represents one of Apple's most significant changes to the iPhone's physical design since the original device debuted in 2007.
Consumers responded quickly. Within minutes of preorders opening on October 16, estimated delivery dates began slipping from launch day into November, December and eventually late January 2027.
Apple described the initial response as "nothing short of extraordinary," according to Reuters.
But the early sellout doesn't necessarily establish how popular the phone will be over the long term. Apple hasn't disclosed preorder totals or initial inventory, making it difficult to determine how much of the shortage reflects unusually strong demand and how much is attributable to limited production.
Consumers line up despite the price
The phone's arrival produced lines at Apple stores around the world, including locations in London, Shanghai, Sydney and New York.
Some buyers waited overnight to obtain the new device, while others arrived hoping to see a demonstration before deciding whether to purchase.
In London, 53-year-old charity manager Paul Francis waited in the rain overnight for a chance to buy the phone. Another customer, 21-year-old student Hugo Marfani, told Reuters that the device was thinner than he expected and praised the experience of opening and closing it.
But not everyone was enthusiastic about the price.
What buyers get for $2,000
The iPhone Duo features a 5.4-inch external screen that opens into a 7.6-inch display, the largest ever offered on an iPhone.
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