AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety Watch: The FDA says the multi-state cyclospora outbreak is over, with 12,883 illnesses in 21 states tied to contaminated iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico; all recalled lettuce is off the market, though investigations continue. Recall Alert: The FDA also ordered a recall of 1,093 ready-to-eat sandwiches in Georgia and Florida after eggs were improperly declared on FreshPoint of Orlando’s Created Fresh! Cranberry Chicken Salad Wedges. Local Food & Community: Palm Beach County Food Bank is inviting volunteers to pack 300,000 meals at the Kravis Center’s “Pack to Give Back” event Sept. 15. Dining & Business: Grain & Berry, a Tampa healthy-cafe chain, opens its first Maryland location in Harbor Point this weekend. Public Health & Nutrition: A new study highlights blueberries’ potential to help lower blood pressure, with one cup daily linked to improved vessel function in a clinical trial. Food Industry & Labor: Worker-rights group WeCount staged a multi-state action targeting Costa Farms, including a Florida stop, pushing for heat protections for nursery workers. Retail/Consumer: A DoorDash driver in Palm Beach pulled a gun during a dispute over a missing drink, underscoring how delivery mishaps can turn dangerous.
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