Episode Transcript
This is your Amcon Daily Sit Rep for December the 30th, 2025.
Up first today, a ground beef recall has been issued in six states,
including California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
Over 2,800 pounds of raw 90-10 ground beef labeled as Forward Farms grass-fed
ground beef, with a use-by date of January the 13th, is being recalled due to
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possible contamination with E. coli 026.
Consumers are urged not to consume the product and to return or discard any
purchased ground beef, matching this description as symptoms of E.
Coli infection can be severe.
In other news, a major data breach involving 700 Credit, a U.S.-based fintech
company, has exposed the social security numbers of over 5.8 million consumers nationwide.
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The breach originated through a third-party integration partner and spanned
several months before detection.
This incident raises significant concerns about identity theft and financial
fraud risks associated with compromised social security numbers.
Turning to global economic developments, China plans to restrict exports of
silver, a critical industrial metal, beginning January 1.
Silver prices have surged to record highs this year amid supply shortages and
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rising demand from various industries, including electronics,
medicine, and renewable energy.
These export controls are expected to limit 60-70% of global silver supply,
posing risks particularly for solar and semiconductor sectors that rely heavily on this metal.
Protests and civil unrest continue around the country, with multiple demonstrations.
Scheduled through the New Year's weekend in cities such Los Angeles,
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Fort Wayne, Minneapolis, Albany, and others.
The public is advised to maintain high situational awareness,
know their exits when attending events, and report suspicious activity to authorities and the RISAT team.
This season remains one of parades and festivals, so safety and preparedness are essential.
Finally, let's review today's weather.
Heavy lake-effect snow will persist through the Great Lakes region as a strong
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cyclone moves into eastern Canada.
Arctic air will dominate the eastern two-thirds of the U.S.,
including Florida, while the northern and central plains experience a quick warm-up.
Southern California faces a threat of flash flooding on New Year's Eve into
New Year's Day due to an anomalous low-pressure system.
Elevated fire weather conditions remain across parts of the Southern Plains
and much of the Southeast.
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Travel and outdoor plans should be made with caution given these diverse weather hazards.
Looking ahead, there are no
imminent American Contingency Ready Corps events in the next seven days.
Members are encouraged to check the online calendar for upcoming training sessions
and field exercises later in January and beyond.
Members can access the American Contingency Members Only site to get the full
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report and more in-depth analysis of today's stories, along with practical preparedness
tips, training opportunities, and resources to help you, your family,
and your neighborhood stay crisis-ready.
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