AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety: Fresh & Ready Foods recalled 2,414 sausage, egg and cheese biscuit sandwiches sold in Washington and Oregon break rooms over possible Listeria contamination. USDA also warned consumers not to eat certain frozen meat and poultry products sold online nationwide because labels omit sesame and, in some beef products, anchovy. Cold-Chain Security: U.S. agencies warned that hackers are targeting refrigeration controllers, raising risks to grocery and food storage. France blamed Iran’s Revolutionary Guard for an attack that disrupted supermarket refrigeration and spoiled food; the allegation has not been independently confirmed. Food Costs: Prices for everyday goods rose 0.6% in October and were up 2.7% from a year earlier, adding pressure to household budgets. Farm Policy: Sen. John Boozman is working toward a comprehensive Farm Bill by year’s end as farmers face higher diesel and fertilizer costs. Exports: U.S. firms signed six deals worth more than $650 million on the first day of the China International Import Expo; its American food and agriculture pavilion features more than 40 companies and organizations.
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