AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFoodborne Outbreak: The CDC says the “explosive diarrhea” parasite cyclosporiasis has surged, with 86 hospitalizations and cases now reported across 31 states; Michigan is hardest hit (1,251 cases, 44 hospitalized), and health officials keep urging thorough produce washing while the source remains unconfirmed. Public Health Guidance: Separate reporting highlights Ohio’s rapid jump (364 cases as of July 9) and reinforces that Cyclospora spreads via contaminated food or water, not person-to-person. Regulatory Watch: The FDA proposed a rule to streamline drug manufacturing registration for “hub-and-spoke” distributed sites and clarify foreign facility reporting to improve visibility in the U.S. supply chain. Retail & Foodservice: MTY Food Group plans to close 68 underperforming stores, cutting losses and refocusing on stronger brands. Agriculture: Box Elder County, Utah, declared a bird flu emergency after the outbreak hit nearly half its dairy farms, triggering quarantines and aid requests. Consumer Pressure: A new poll finds nearly half of Americans struggle to afford basics like groceries and gas, underscoring mounting affordability stress.
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