AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety & Public Health: A Cyclospora outbreak tied to contaminated produce continues to spread across the U.S., with health officials urging careful hand-washing (soap and water, not sanitizer) and asking people with watery diarrhea to request specific testing. Food Industry Reform: Grupo Bimbo’s U.S. arm says it will remove artificial preservatives and emulsifiers from key bread and snack brands by 2027–2028, aligning with a broader nutrition push. Border Health & Safety: Mexico is escalating legal action after fatal ICE shootings of migrants in the U.S., including a Houston case involving Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and a Maine shooting where officials say the victim was not the intended target—raising renewed concerns about medical neglect and lack of body cameras. Access to Care & Finance: Farmacias Similares and fintech Stori launched the Dr. Simi co-branded credit card with no annual fee and fast approval, aiming to help Mexico’s unbanked cover health-related costs. Wellness in Mexico: Los Cabos highlights a shift toward experiences beyond the spa, with wellness retreats emphasizing nature and local ecosystems. Animal Health: The U.S. is releasing more sterile flies to fight New World screwworm, a parasite threat that has moved north through Mexico.
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