AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety Crisis: The CDC says shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia is the source of a major cyclospora outbreak, with cases now reported across 30+ states and investigations pointing to Taylor Farms de Mexico; Taco Bell says it will stop using the implicated supplier while FDA works to determine whether contaminated lettuce remains on the market. Supplier Action: Taylor Farms says it has initiated a voluntary removal of the affected iceberg lettuce products after FDA traceback findings. More Outbreak Fallout: Consumers in North Carolina report changing dining and shopping habits as local officials track cyclospora-linked illnesses. Retail & Restaurant Compliance: Hawaiʻi’s DOH shut down Subway Kunia in Waipahu after refrigeration failed to keep TCS foods at safe temperatures, with a follow-up inspection set for July 21. Energy Drink Policy: England’s ban on selling high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s (starting April 2027) is backed by the NASUWT, with fines up to £2,500 for retailers. Cybersecurity in Dairy: Coca-Cola temporarily suspended Fairlife milk production in the U.S. after detecting unauthorized access tied to a ransomware incident, saying product safety wasn’t impacted.
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