AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Alert: USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella, with Florida affected by a specific Marketside Southwest Style Salad with Chicken sold at Walmart (use-by dates 8/08/2026–8/16/2026). Local Outbreak Watch: Sarasota and Manatee health officials reported Cyclospora concerns, with 12 confirmed or probable cases locally (8 in Manatee, 4 in Sarasota), and warned symptoms can start days later and linger. Recall Details: A new FDA report adds specifics on the July lettuce recall tied to potential Cyclospora contamination, naming Taylor Farms and multiple retailers/products. Food Access Pressure: More than half a million Floridians have lost SNAP benefits in under a year, including 553,046 from July 2025 to April 2026, raising stakes for families relying on food assistance. Back-to-School Support: South Florida organizations held multiple events to help families with last-minute school shopping, including giveaways that also included food and haircuts.
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