A Boar's Head meat recalls expands: What to know

Plus, Trump attacks Harris' racial identity. What to watch in Paris today.

August 1, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER Former President Donald Trump draws backlash for suggesting Kamala Harris recently "became Black" for political gain. Plus, Katie Ledecky ties an Olympic record with another gold medal, and what to know about the growing Boar's Head deli meat recall.  The Latest Trump falsely accused Harris of deciding to 'turn Black' at a heated panel with Black journalists.  Former President Donald Trump drew backlash yesterday after suggesting at a conference of Black journalists that Vice President Kamala Harris decided to "turn Black" for political gain. "She was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage," Trump said. "I did not know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black, and now she wants to be known as Black." In response, Harris, who is Indian American and Black, tweeted "the American people deserve better" than Trump. Here's the latest.  🥇Katie Ledecky won gold to set an Olympic record — and what to watch in Paris today Fans were going through all the emotions when legendary swimmer Katie Ledecky set a new Olympic record in the 1500-meter freestyle yesterday. She also tied the Olympic record for most gold medals by a female swimmer. Elsewhere, Japan's Shinnosuke Oka won the all-around title in men's gymnastics, while South Korean shooter Kim Yeji continues to be a breakout star. Simone Biles, who appeared to have some words for former teammate MyKayla Skinner online, is back in action in the women's all-around finals. Here's what to watch for today.   A Boar's Head deli meat recall has expanded to 7 million pounds of products. Here's what to know. A listeria outbreak that has spread across 13 states and led to dozens of hospitalizations and two deaths may be tied to tainted Boar's Head deli meats. A recall has expanded to include over 7 million pounds of products, some of which may be in consumers' fridges and still available on store shelves. Here's what to know about which brands of Boar's Head have been affected, the states where listeria cases have been reported, and symptoms of listeria infection to watch for.  Shop TODAY Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. From cooling to memory foam, 16 mattress toppers for a better night's sleep Shop the best mattress toppers, including firm styles, memory foam, cooling and other options from Brooklinen, Amazon and more. SHOP NOW Start TODAY Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Level up your walking routine with our 31-day, full-body strength training plan for August that will help you build muscle mass and improve your cardiovascular health. READ MORE What's For Dinner? Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Picnic like you're in Paris with a pan bagnat (a French tuna sandwich) and an anchovy dip from French chef Andrea Calstier. VIEW RECIPE ♡ SAVE RECIPE Daily Delight A little pick-me-up before you go. Like most of us, Canadian mom Breanne Allarie was riveted by the women's gymnastics competition in Paris. Unlike most of us, she saw the athletes' aerial moves and thought, "I can do that." To the delight of millions, the mother of two brought the Olympics to her kitchen in a  TikTok video where she does a hand stand, a switch leap, and something called a Shushunova. Allarie, who has a gymnastics background, also reacted to being called "brave" for performing in a bathing suit. "I think it's just about me being me," she told TODAY.com. "And the world can either take it or leave it." See the video.  Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to subscribe here. Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | SEND FEEDBACK