AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety & Outbreak Watch: The FDA says it’s investigating a new cyclospora cluster tied to at least 72 cases, while experts warn the true count is likely higher because mild cases often never get reported. Public Health Numbers: Florida logged 63 new cyclosporiasis cases in a week, bringing its total to 158 since May 1; CDC reports more than 4,000 confirmed cases across 41 states. Recall Alert: FDA also flagged a nationwide recall of certain fruit puree pouches (possible soft, food-grade plastic from a packaging defect) sold at Kroger, Meijer, and Target. SNAP Funding Pressure: New Trump administration rules could push many states to pay more for SNAP errors, raising fears some may cut benefits or tighten eligibility. Rural Infrastructure: USDA Rural Development is investing nearly $8M in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin, to upgrade water and wastewater systems. Ag Tech & Biosecurity: USDA-backed researchers in Panama are preparing outdoor tests of genetically modified screwworm flies to fight the flesh-eating livestock pest. Drought & Water: The U.S. Drought Monitor shows mixed conditions—improvements in parts of the South after rain, but degradations in the Plains and parts of the West.
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