AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety Alert: The CDC says cyclosporiasis is surging again, with 1,645 confirmed domestically acquired cases as of July 13 and 5,100 more under review across 34 states—already outpacing the 2019 record. Midwest Cluster: Investigators are tracking a linked cluster in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia; Michigan’s case count jumped to 3,762 and officials are pointing early to lettuce or salad greens, urging people to avoid bagged lettuce and pre-mixed salad kits. Industry Response: Taco Bell has removed select ingredients while the investigation continues, as health officials warn the illness can last weeks and is often treated with antibiotics. Public Health Guidance: Experts stress prevention steps like thorough produce washing and careful handling, even as officials work to confirm the source. Food & Health Research: A new European Heart Journal study links high intake of certain non-antioxidant preservatives to higher risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, prompting calls for regulators—including the FDA—to recheck safety.
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