AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety Shock (U.S.): The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, with health officials reporting 1,645 lab-confirmed cases and at least 94 hospitalizations so far. Recall Action (Produce): Taylor Farms announced a 27-state recall of iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico (distributed June 29–July 16) after notifying regulators; consumers are told to discard the product immediately. Regulatory Response (Mexico): Mexico’s health and agriculture ministries say they’re investigating preventively and running inspections and traceability checks related to the lettuce supply chain. Public Health Research (EU): A European Heart Journal study using France’s NutriNet-Santé cohort links high intake of certain non-antioxidant preservatives (including sodium nitrite and potassium sorbate) to higher risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, prompting calls for regulators to re-check safety. Industry Compliance (Malaysia): Malaysia’s agriculture ministry urged durian exporters to stick to China’s phytosanitary protocol for fresh durians, warning that unapproved “pre-cut” methods could jeopardize access to the market.
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