AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety Watch: Cyclospora fears are easing for shoppers, but only if you toss recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce tied to a 17-state outbreak that has reached 9,481 illnesses, 398 hospitalizations and two deaths; officials say the rest of the produce supply is safe with normal washing and handling. Food Safety Fallout: Investigators are still running multiple Cyclospora inquiries with no named source for several clusters, while a separate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños has spread across 27 states. SNAP/FoodShare Policy: Wisconsin lawmakers advanced FoodShare rules that would require the state to seek USDA waivers to restrict purchases of candy and soft drinks; meanwhile, other FoodShare data-sharing bills (AB1027) are moving through the legislature with mixed votes. Trade & Produce: The U.S. fully restarted avocado inspections in Mexico’s Michoacán after a security pause, helping protect shipments to American markets. Public Health Regulation: A new federal push targets the long-running GRAS loophole, arguing it lets companies add ingredients with less FDA oversight as ultra-processed foods dominate diets. Rural Nutrition: West Virginia’s Raleigh County Schools will use USDA Community Eligibility Provision to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in 2026-27.
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