AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Alert: Federal and state health officials say shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia is tied to a growing Cyclospora outbreak, with CDC reporting 1,645 confirmed cases across 34 states and more suspected; symptoms can hit weeks after exposure, and officials urge people to avoid the implicated lettuce and practice careful handwashing and produce cleaning. West Virginia Impact: West Virginia health officials report 139 outbreak-linked cases across 26 counties, including 15 hospitalizations, and advise residents to skip the shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell while the investigation continues. Recall & Supply Chain: Taylor Farms expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico shipped to 27 states, with Sysco halting distribution and customers told to discard recalled products; Taco Bell says it removed the ingredient from its supply chain nationwide. Local Industry Angle: The outbreak is already reshaping buying and menu decisions for retailers and restaurants, as operators shift away from bagged shredded greens and tighten supplier checks. Culture & Community: The West Virginia Culture Center marks 50 years, highlighting how the state preserves and shares its history.
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