AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety Alerts: The FDA says a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs has sickened at least 98 people and hospitalized 26 across 17 states, with investigators pointing to Midwest Poultry Services as a likely source. Produce Outbreak Watch: CDC and FDA updates keep expanding the Cyclospora crisis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce, with cases now reported across nine states and investigators still working to confirm the full exposure picture. Recall Roundup: Amy’s Kitchen recalled about 184,000 cans of Organic Lentil Soup (pull-tab issue) and USDA-FSIS flagged imported smoked bacon from Canada for recall after routine inspection findings. Nutrition Policy: A new study finds FDA’s voluntary sodium reduction targets had minimal impact on new packaged foods, with sodium content not consistently dropping. Grocery Cost Pressure: USDA expects food-at-home prices to rise about 2.7% this year, as shoppers report “rockets and feathers” grocery inflation that doesn’t quickly reverse. Supply Chain Shock: Diesel prices are rising after the Iran conflict, and economists warn the “workhorse fuel” effect can ripple into everyday goods.
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