Food Safety Alert: Federal and state health officials are investigating a multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts from Minnesota-based Everything Sprouts LLC; 55 people in 15 states are sick (including Florida), four are hospitalized, and the FDA says to throw away or return the recalled 5-ounce sprouts sold under Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. Energy & Cost Watch: GasBuddy reports the lowest E85 price in Volusia County hit $2.99/gal (six stations) for the week ending Aug. 15, with Florida’s E85 average down to $3.14/gal; diesel pricing also eased in parts of the state. Utility Savings: FPL says its solar investments have generated more than $1.3 billion in customer savings and now operate 120 solar centers across 30 counties. Retail Payments: Walmart and Sam’s Club will roll out Tap to Pay at select stores starting Aug. 24, with plans to expand nationwide by end of 2026. Consumer Fraud Radar: BBB Scam Tracker data shows multiple Florida cities tied for high scam-report counts in July, including Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville leading the state. Grocery Price Politics: Florida Farm Bureau criticizes Trump’s plan to allow tariff-free imported beef, warning it could disrupt cattle markets and hurt domestic producers.