AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Alert: The FDA upgraded Publix’s GreenWise frozen blueberry and mixed berry recall to a Class I “highest risk” warning after an E. coli outbreak tied to 12 illnesses and 4 hospitalizations; the affected 10-oz and 48-oz packs (whole blueberries and whole mixed berries) were sold in eight states including Florida, and shoppers are urged to check freezers for items with expiration dates before Feb. 9, 2028 and discard or return them for a refund. Public Health Watch: Florida health officials say mosquito-borne alerts are active in multiple counties, with West Nile and dengue among the concerns as locally acquired dengue cases continue to be reported. Local Food & Community: Only Doubles is moving from a Naples pop-up tent to a permanent spot this fall, bringing its small, burger-focused menu and beer/wine plans to a new storefront. Industry & Policy: Florida’s DBPR announced 63 quota beverage licenses available for the 2026 entry period, a sign of continued activity in the state’s beverage licensing pipeline. Food & Agriculture Research: A spinach-peptide discovery is advancing a potential citrus greening treatment, aiming to help protect Florida’s citrus industry from Huanglongbing.
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