AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Recall: USDA issued a Class I recall for about 1,500 pounds of imported ready-to-eat Italian pork guanciale (pork jowl) after Listeria monocytogenes was found in a routine lab test; the product was distributed to Florida and seven other states, with lot 263311US and a best-if-used-by date of 05.16.27. Health Insurance & Breast Care: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed course on coverage for synthetic surgical mesh used in breast reconstruction, now calling certain meshes “medically necessary” after additional studies—following a year-long investigation into denials. Local Enforcement: Florida DBPR inspectors found major sanitation problems at multiple South Florida eateries, including rodent droppings, roaches, flies landing on food, unsafe holding temperatures, and handwashing failures; several were ordered shut for cleanup before reopening. Community Food Support: Community Cooperative launched “Saucy September,” asking for shelf-stable sauces, spices, and condiments to boost emergency meal options for Southwest Florida families.
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