AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Recall Watch: Publix pulled GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries after E. coli O145:H28 illnesses, with 12 sick and four hospitalized; FDA says the frozen fruit shipped to eight states including Florida, and consumers are told not to eat or should return it. Public Health & Outbreaks: Florida’s cyclospora cases climbed to 264 confirmed/probable statewide, with Lee County reporting 25 and Miami-Dade leading at 43; health officials stress handwashing since alcohol sanitizer won’t kill the parasite. Local Food Access & Community Gardening: Jacksonville residents urged City Council to back a “Free to Garden Act” to let people grow and share food with fewer zoning hurdles, citing food access and urgency tied to parasite outbreak concerns. Restaurant & Retail Moves: Chick-fil-A extended its Downtown Jacksonville pop-up at Jax Tower through Aug. 31 while testing the market. Community Food Support: Derek Jeter and students at IMG Academy packaged 75,000+ meals for local families through Turn 2 Foundation’s Jeter’s Leaders program. Industry Notes: 529 Commerce recalled Rooted in RARE aquafaba powder after undeclared egg was found.
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