AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Fallout: Federal health officials say shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia is tied to the cyclospora “explosive diarrhea” outbreak, with Michigan surpassing 5,000 cases and 100+ hospitalizations; the FDA traced the ingredient to a single supplier, widely reported as California-based Taylor Farms, and Taco Bell has removed the implicated lettuce in affected states. Supplier Response: Taylor Farms says it’s voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market, saying no Taylor Farms-branded salad kits are linked to the outbreak. Legal Pressure: Lawsuits have been filed against Taco Bell franchisees and now target Taylor Farms as plaintiffs seek damages over alleged negligence and deceptive trade practices. Local Industry & Jobs: West Virginia University is leading the Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium, winning up to $321 million total to drive energy security, AI and grid resilience work across the region. Energy Infrastructure Tension: Upshur County commissioners oppose the Valley North 765 kV transmission project, citing impacts to landowners, farms, tourism and property values. Outdoor Access: The Monongahela National Forest plans road closures starting July 20 for storm repairs and stream-crossing upgrades.
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