AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoFood Safety Fallout: The FDA is investigating a Cyclospora-linked lettuce outbreak tied to Taylor Farms, with at least 1,644 reported illnesses and 94 hospitalizations across 34 states; Taco Bell has removed affected lettuce, while Taylor Farms’ recall covers 27 states and Walmart urged shoppers to discard specific bagged iceberg salad SKUs “out of an abundance of caution.” Public Health & Food Access: Louisiana SNAP recipients affected by Tropical Storm Arthur can temporarily buy hot/prepared foods under a USDA waiver through Aug. 13, as retailers update systems. Disaster Relief: South Texas Food Bank says flooding has hit most of its service area and is asking for donations, volunteers, and cash to move emergency supplies safely. Consumer Pressure: A new Urban Institute study finds many Americans are using credit and savings to cover grocery bills they can’t repay, raising concerns about household vulnerability. Food Industry Watch: Hyderabad raids by H-FAST found reused cooking oil, artificial colors, expired/misbranded products, and hygiene lapses at six food units, with samples seized and cases referred for action. Sustainability: A report says the food ingredients sector is digitizing supply chains to comply with deforestation rules like the EU Deforestation Regulation.
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