Democrats use recalls to pan RFK Jr.’s tenure as HHS secretary

Published August 21, 2026 6:00am ET | Updated August 24, 2026 11:52am ET



The Democratic Party is calling for the resignation of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as recalls of various foods plague the nation.

Some recently recalled grocery items due to contamination involving bacteria or parasites include iceberg lettuce, jalapenos, granola, salmon, and ricotta cheese.

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