AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety: Taylor Fresh Foods expanded its jalapeño-linked Salmonella recall, pulling ready-to-eat dips, salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo and more from major retailers in 26 states, including West Virginia, with “Best If Used By” dates through Aug. 16. Public Health & Industry: The outbreak is tied to jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, supplied via Coast Citrus Distributors, and federal investigators say the recall now reaches home refrigerators, not just restaurant kitchens. Energy Innovation: WVU innovation leader Erienne Olesh is guiding the NSF’s Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) consortium, aiming to strengthen America’s energy future with up to $321 million in investment across Appalachia. Workforce & Manufacturing: WVU is also backing a coalition to power next-generation manufacturing, positioning the state’s universities and partners for new industrial growth. Infrastructure & Utilities: Appalachian Power crews are restoring service after severe storms; outages peaked above 28,000 customers, with more than 5,000 in West Virginia at last update. State Operations: West Virginia’s Department of Agriculture announced oral rabies vaccine bait distribution in 16 counties to curb a rise in wildlife rabies cases. Local Construction: Charleston’s largest skatepark is set to close Aug. 12 for Fort Hill Bridge rehabilitation, a project carrying nearly 100,000 vehicles daily.
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