AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Watch: The FDA has started an inspection of Taylor Farms’ Mexico plant tied to the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, after the company pulled Central Mexico iceberg lettuce from the market and investigators still report multiple active clusters with no identified food source. Outbreak Tracing: A New York Times report says Michigan repeatedly requested Taco Bell supply-chain records during the outbreak, and a delayed federal rule may have slowed the response. Retail & Supply Chain Pressure: Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights warehouse cleanup deadline passed with rotting food still inside, as residents report smell, flies and rodents while Lineage disputes the timeline. Beverage Buzz: Taco Bell’s former boss criticized McDonald’s Red Bull “Dragonberry Energizer” refreshers as lacking brand distinctiveness. Policy & Prices: UK drought is raising alarms about the resilience of the food system, while inflation data in Bohol shows food and transport price pressure easing. Food Security: Bangladesh PM says fisheries are central to food security and jobs, as global food trade faces new Black Sea risks.
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