AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety Alert: The CDC and FDA linked a fast-growing cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, with 1,644 illnesses and 94 hospitalizations reported so far; the FDA traced the ingredient to a single supplier, widely reported as Taylor Farms in Salinas, Calif., and Taco Bell says it’s removing that lettuce nationwide and replacing it as the investigation expands. Corporate Response: Taco Bell’s pull is already prompting consumer warnings and new lawsuits, while health officials stress other brands and supply channels could still be implicated. Cybersecurity & Food Supply: Coca-Cola said it’s pausing U.S. production at its Fairlife dairy unit after a ransomware breach, adding that product quality and safety weren’t impacted and Canadian operations are unaffected. Industry Watch: With the World Cup boosting beer demand, U.S. brewers are seeing short-term sales lift even as overall alcohol consumption trends remain pressured by health and affordability concerns. Community Food Access: Food 4 Kids on Cape Cod is expanding summer meal service sites to meet rising child food-insecurity needs.
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