AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Recalls: FDA upgraded Utz Quality Foods’ Zapp’s/Dirty potato chip recall to a Class I risk over possible Salmonella contamination, pulling more than 650,000 bags. Pet Food Alerts: Mars Petcare recalled Pedigree High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor (two lots) after metal/plastic foreign material concerns, noting product was fraudulently diverted before sale. Outbreak Watch: CDC says cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora) has reached at least 145 U.S. cases across 17 states since May 1, with investigations ongoing; Michigan alone reported a surge to 681+ cases by July 6. Public Health in Water & Air: Guam issued a boil-water notice after typhoon-related water service loss; NYC is investigating a Legionnaires’ cluster on Manhattan’s Upper East Side (23 confirmed). Market & Policy: FAO data points to easing cereal, sugar and dairy prices in June, while vegetable oils, meat and some frozen items stay pressured. Food Tech: Stanford researchers trained an AI “BurgerAI” to generate burger recipes rated as highly as a reconstructed Big Mac. Local Food & Community: Santa Cruz’s Hanloh returns via a delivery collab; Hope City board approved upgrades for a food pantry.
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