AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety (Florida): The FDA upgraded Publix GreenWise frozen blueberries and mixed berries to a Class I recall after possible E. coli risk tied to 12 illnesses and four hospitalizations; the affected 10- and 48-ounce UPCs were sold in Florida and seven other states, and shoppers are told not to eat them and to sanitize any surfaces they touched. Food Safety (Multi-state): A fast-growing outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts (Calco/Everything Sprouts brands) has reached 55 sick in 15 states, including Florida, with four hospitalizations; consumers should discard the sprouts and retailers should avoid serving them. Local Business: Hotel Jacaranda’s restaurant in Avon Park has permanently closed after years of financial losses, according to South Florida State College. Food Access: SNAP enrollment fell more than 13% nationally as work requirements and paperwork burdens tighten, with advocates pointing to administrative hurdles. Automation in Convenience: Murphy USA plans to test robotic White Castle burger kiosks in select stores, aiming to add hot branded food without a full kitchen. Community Feeding: No Kid Hungry Florida named five Summer Hunger Heroes for expanding summer meal access across the state.
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