Avian Flu Alert: Rhode Island health and environmental officials say H5N1 avian influenza was found at Antonelli Poultry in Providence, prompting humane euthanasia of about 445 asymptomatic birds and a market closure for cleaning and sanitizing; staff are being monitored for 10 days, and officials stress human risk remains low while urging safe food handling and proper poultry cooking. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded an Alfredo sauce recall affecting 41 states to its highest risk level after a supplier flagged a dry milk powder ingredient for possible Salmonella contamination; the recall covers 913 cases distributed widely, including Rhode Island, and is classified as Class I. Health Care Access: Rhode Island’s attorney general warned that stalled talks between UnitedHealthcare and Brown Health could push some Brown physicians out of network for certain Medicare Advantage plans starting July 1, echoing a similar 2025 breakdown. Hospital Staffing: The General Assembly approved a bill creating a commission to study safe hospital staffing ratios, with quarterly updates and a focus on patient safety, workforce recruitment, and retention. AI in Visits: Lawmakers approved a requirement that patients be told when AI tools are used to document health care visits, with added review for accuracy after the appointment. Public Health Oversight: The FDA reported it inspected the Rhode Island Blood Center in Woonsocket and found no operational management corrective actions were required.