precautionary
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Fast-casual salad chain Sweetgreen last week said it recalled some jalapenos as a precautionary measure and called out “reduced consumer demand for fresh prepared foods.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
In a report, the cross-party committee recommended that only vets, pharmacists and other qualified professionals should be able to sell such treatments, with pet owners advised to take a precautionary approach to using them.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The companies stressed that the closures were precautionary and that contingency plans had been activated to protect personnel and sensitive facilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
It was 100 degrees in Encino, but the reading from the wet-bulb device measuring heat and humidity gave out a number that allowed for practice to take place with precautionary measures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
She twisted her hair up in a bun and checked my vitals, I guess just as a final precautionary measure.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
