AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFDA & Food Safety: The FDA has retracted a claim that a Taylor Farms lettuce sample tested positive for cyclospora, calling it a false positive and saying there are no confirmed positive product tests so far, even as the multistate outbreak investigation continues and Taylor Farms works to keep implicated lettuce off shelves. Litigation Pressure: Taco Bell customers have filed lawsuits against Taco Bell and Taylor Farms over alleged cyclospora-related illness, following earlier federal guidance to avoid certain lettuce. Outbreak Update: Michigan reported 6,148 cyclosporiasis cases as of July 20, with 102 hospitalizations, while health officials keep tracing the source. Pharma (Food & Beverage Adjacent): FDA granted tentative approval to NATCO Pharma’s generic olaparib tablets, with patent litigation still in play. QSR & Retail: Domino’s posted upbeat Q2 results, and Wendy’s launched a Sonic the Hedgehog Kids’ Meal promotion in the U.S. Spirits & Travel: A new report forecasts continued growth for the U.S. mezcal market, and Avianca launched nonstop Fort Lauderdale–Barranquilla service, boosting Caribbean travel demand.
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