AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety Alert: The CDC is tracking a fast-growing cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to Cyclospora, with confirmed cases surging nationwide and health officials racing to identify the contaminated produce source as symptoms can mean days of severe, sometimes explosive diarrhea. PFAS in Food: The FDA rejected a petition to cap “forever chemicals” in food, saying there wasn’t enough support for the request, even as critics argue food is a major exposure route. Public Health & Heat: A dangerous heat wave is building across much of the U.S., with officials warning that hotter nights and prolonged exposure raise the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. SNAP & Food Access: Trump’s cancellation of a long-running USDA food security survey could make it harder to measure whether SNAP cuts are driving hunger, while a separate case alleges SNAP fraud involving nearly $40,000 in benefits. Industry & Supply: Incobrasa expanded soybean crushing capacity to nearly 100 million bushels, boosting meal and oil output for feed and renewable fuel uses. Packaging Shift: Beeswax food wraps are gaining attention as a reusable alternative to plastic wrap, aimed at cutting plastic waste and chemical exposure.
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