AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoFood Safety Alert: U.S. CDC and FDA traced a multistate cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, with 1,644+ reported cases and 94 hospitalizations; Taco Bell says it will stop using the implicated supplier and consumers are urged not to eat the affected lettuce. Mexico Supply Chain Link: FDA traceback points to lettuce from Mexico via Taylor Farms de Mexico, which says it’s voluntarily removing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after FDA testing. Public Health Guidance: Regulators are still checking whether other sources contributed, while health officials advise extra caution with bagged shredded lettuce and surface cleanup where applicable. Earthquake Watch: A strong 7.3 quake hit Mexico’s southern Pacific coast near the Mexico-Guatemala border; authorities reported no severe damage, but evacuations and minor injuries were reported. Wellness & Food Culture: A new study suggests marigold flowers could be a future plant-protein ingredient, and a quick kitchen tip highlights peeling and de-seeding cucumbers for better gazpacho texture and taste.
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