AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety Crisis: The CDC says a Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell has reached at least 1,947 illnesses across nine states, with 98 hospitalizations and no deaths reported, as investigators keep tracing the supply chain and warn the real case count is likely higher. Public Health Response: The CDC is sending “disease detectives” to Ohio for three weeks to help the state investigate its surge of cases. Regulatory Fallout: FDA previously flagged a lettuce sample as positive, then walked it back as a false positive, adding confusion while the broader investigation continues. Livestock Trade: USDA will phase back Mexican cattle imports starting in August after Mexico strengthened New World screwworm controls, reopening specific ports on set dates. Farm & Rural Impacts: New York’s spring weather damage triggered a USDA disaster designation covering 32 counties and more than $30M in crop losses, unlocking low-interest emergency loans. Animal Welfare Oversight: USDA cited Johns Hopkins for inadequate veterinary care after piglets died, and regulators also cited BioStone Animal Health for serious rabbit-care violations. Weather & Water: Colorado River reservoirs hit record-low levels, raising pressure on water cuts for farms and cities.
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