AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety: Federal health officials say shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell is linked to the cyclospora outbreak, warning people not to eat it in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia; the CDC says the FDA is tracing the supplier and Taco Bell has agreed to stop using lettuce from the identified source. Public Health Guidance: Health experts stress that cyclospora can cause weeks of explosive watery diarrhea and that people should wash produce carefully and avoid risky raw leafy greens while investigations continue. Wildfire Smoke & Air Quality: Canadian wildfire smoke is driving hazardous conditions in parts of the U.S., with West Virginia under air quality alerts (including “code red”/“code purple” reporting in the Eastern Panhandle), prompting mask and outdoor-precaution recommendations. Climate/Disaster Context: Reuters reports Canada is preparing evacuations as wildfires spread and smoke pushes into the U.S., underscoring how hotter, drier conditions are worsening fire seasons. Water Infrastructure: The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously advanced the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026, with WV highlighted for flood risk management and water system support.
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