AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety Fallout: The FDA says its cyclospora-linked iceberg lettuce result tied to Taylor Farms was a false positive after lab re-review, while the Taylor Farms recall remains and officials keep testing as cases climb across multiple states. Outbreak Watch: Michigan reported 6,148 cyclosporiasis cases as the investigation continues, and Nebraska health officials flagged a rapid local surge tied to Taco Bell as a leading exposure. Legal Pressure: Lawsuits are now targeting Taco Bell owners and supplier Taylor Farms over “explosive diarrhea” illnesses, adding a new front to the outbreak response. Public Health Guidance: Alabama updated residents on its cyclosporiasis case count and food-safety guidance as federal-state traceback work goes on. Restaurant Costs: A mid-year survey finds restaurants still getting squeezed by higher food and labor costs, with most operators expecting more price pressure through year-end. Retail & Menu Moves: McDonald’s rolls out a limited-time Honey Brown Butter biscuit for breakfast, while South Africa extends a ban on harvesting wild shellfish from Saldanha Bay due to paralytic shellfish toxins. Community Food Aid: An anonymous donor truckload boosted a local pantry with “healthy snacks,” and Central Texas groups continue scaling help amid high food insecurity.
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