AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety Alert: Federal CDC and FDA officials say shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at some Taco Bell locations is linked to a multistate cyclospora outbreak, warning people not to eat the lettuce in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia; investigators traced the supply chain to Taylor Farms’ Mexico operation and Taco Bell has moved to stop using the implicated lettuce while Taylor Farms begins voluntary removals/recalls. Local Business Impact: West Virginia retailers and restaurants are fielding customer questions and adjusting orders, as the outbreak grows to thousands of suspected and confirmed cases nationwide. Agriculture Watch: WVU Extension warns spotted lanternflies have spread to 21 West Virginia counties, urging residents to identify and reduce nymphs to protect crops and trees. Energy & Jobs: A WVU-led RETI consortium won up to $321M total to advance energy security and grid resilience, with NSF funding projected to spur startups and job growth across the region. Local Recognition: West Virginia Wesleyan College honored multiple staff for 20, 30, 35 and 50 years of service.
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