AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety Alert: A multistate Listeria outbreak tied to soft cheese (requeson and ricotta-style products from Clover Hill Dairy) has killed 1 and sickened 8, prompting a broader recall and a license suspension. Public Health: The CDC reports backyard poultry Salmonella is making young kids sick, with 513 cases across 42 states/territory and 1 death. Policy & Groceries: USDA says SNAP payment errors topped $10B nationwide (10.62% FY2025), and Georgia could face major costs if error rates don’t fall. Legal/Ag: The Supreme Court backed Bayer in Roundup cancer lawsuits, limiting state failure-to-warn claims. Dining Rules: Florida’s new “operations charge” menu transparency law takes effect July 1, requiring upfront disclosure of mandatory fees. Consumer Habits: New research says Americans are drinking earlier in the day, shifting the “happy hour” pattern. Whiskey Spotlight: Vermont’s Lost Lantern launched “United States of Bourbon,” a blend featuring a distillery from every state.
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