AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCyclospora Outbreak Expands: The CDC says the shredded-iceberg-lettuce outbreak tied to Taco Bell now includes Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania, bringing the lettuce-linked cluster to nine states and 1,947 reported illnesses (at least 98 hospitalizations, no deaths). Mexico Food Safety Fallout: Mexico authorities say lettuce testing tied to Taylor Farms was a false positive, while the U.S. continues tracing the supply chain and warning consumers to wash produce and follow recall guidance. Local Health Response: Pennsylvania reports 45 cyclosporiasis cases plus probable cases, and grocery stores in other states are pulling recalled lettuce and tightening washing protocols. Public Health Pressure Point: The outbreak’s scale—over 11,000 confirmed/probable cases nationally—has regulators investigating multiple clusters, not just the lettuce one. Broader Health Context: Separately, U.S. measles cases hit a 35-year high in 2026, with outbreaks in dozens of states. Cross-Border Sanitation Crisis: In San Diego, raw sewage from the Tijuana River continues to pollute beaches, worsening closures and health concerns.
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