AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety Recalls: FDA flagged three products this week—raw milk cheese tied to an E. coli outbreak, jarred peperoncini pulled over contamination concerns, and ground cinnamon recalled for elevated lead—urging shoppers to check fridges and spice cabinets. Sanitation Best Practice: A new study says cleaning food-contact surfaces before sanitizing can boost pathogen removal to nearly 100%, especially on porous packing materials. Florida Cottage Food Boom: Driveway “mini-bakeries” are surging across Florida, helped by the state’s cottage-food rules that let home bakers sell with labeling and approved shelf-stable ingredients. Local Food & Community: A South Florida senior expo highlighted access to healthcare, food resources, and hygiene help through dozens of local partners. Industry & Trade: The Americas Food & Beverage Show in Miami Beach drew 11,700 attendees and 990 exhibitors, up 17% on-site, while G20 trade ministers discussed keeping food from becoming a weapon in coercive trade actions. Florida Dining News: Tito Ortiz’s Cape Coral Mexican restaurant announced it will close Oct. 5 after injuries hurt operations.
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