AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety Strain: A Reuters report on the cyclosporiasis outbreak says decades of underfunded food-safety programs left the U.S. less able to detect and contain widespread illness. Salmonella Link: San Diego County says genetic testing tied a regional Salmonella outbreak to eggs from Happy Hens poultry farm in Ramona, with FDA finding Salmonella in hen houses and a voluntary recall urged. Public Health Alert: The U.S. embassy in Havana issued a health alert for Cuba, citing rising diarrheal illness tied to failing water and electricity that disrupt food storage and refrigeration. Global Food Prices: FAO reports the world food price index hit its highest level since late 2022 as weather, war, and trade disruptions tighten supplies. Beef Policy & Prices: The White House plan to import discounted beef trimmings aims to lower ground beef costs, but economists and industry say savings may not reach shoppers. Tariffs Hit Food Supply Chains: Canadian honey producers warn U.S. tariffs could flood the domestic market and push prices down. Wildlife & Food Systems: Yellowstone will close Buffalo Creek and use rotenone to remove invasive rainbow trout to protect native cutthroat trout. Pet Health: FDA authorized OTC Capstar and revised Nitenpyram EUAs to prevent and treat New World screwworm in dogs and cats. Travel & Food Security: Coast Guard rescued 37 people adrift off Oxnard after running out of fuel, food, and water.
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