AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCyclospora Alert: Mexico’s health authorities issued a preventive travel advisory for people heading to the U.S. for the World Cup final, as a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 1,645 confirmed cases across 34 states, with risk concentrated in the Midwest. Food Safety & Supply Chain: U.S. FDA/CDC investigations point to shredded iceberg lettuce from a Mexico-linked supplier used by Taco Bell, prompting the chain to remove the ingredient from affected locations and indefinitely from its supply chain while traceback continues. Symptoms & When to Get Help: Health officials stress that cyclosporiasis causes prolonged watery diarrhea and can relapse; travelers should watch for symptoms and seek care, especially if illness is severe or persistent. Heat & Mental Health: A new body of research highlighted by ANK Behavioral Health links rising temperatures to higher suicide risk, including stronger effects among young people. Nutrition & Heart Risk: A study presented at an obesity congress in Mexico estimates ultra-processed foods may account for up to a quarter of heart disease cases and deaths, supporting policies like front-of-package labeling and marketing limits.
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