AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPuerto Rican Food Growth: El Cilantrillo, a family-run Puerto Rican spot that opened in Kissimmee in 2017, has expanded to four Central Florida locations, leaning on multi-generational teamwork and a “connection to home” for customers. Food Safety Watch: Florida AG James Uthmeier launched a probe into flour products containing potassium bromate, issuing civil subpoenas to General Mills and citing cancer concerns; separately, the CDC is tracking a cyclosporiasis surge in 31 states, with Florida among those reporting cases and experts urging careful produce washing. Fast-Food Fallout: Taco Bell locations in multiple areas pulled ingredients like lettuce and guacamole amid the cyclosporiasis outbreak, warning customers their orders won’t include the affected items. Local Dining & Industry Notes: Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk opened its fifth U.S. location in Estero, bringing Neapolitan-style pizza to SW Florida. Community & Health: Volusia County and Second Harvest are running free food giveaways, no income requirements, while Empath Trustbridge Hospice partnered with Ruth & Norman Rales JFS to expand culturally responsive end-of-life support.
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