AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCyclospora Outbreak Update: The CDC and FDA expanded the multistate cyclosporiasis investigation tied to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell, adding Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania to the original states—now nine states total with about 1,947 reported illnesses and at least 98 hospitalizations, while a separate FDA-tracked cluster of 72 cases has no identified source. Food Safety & Recalls: Taylor Farms says it issued an urgent recall and suspended central Mexico iceberg lettuce sourcing/production while reviewing its food-safety protocols; separately, the FDA also linked a salmonella outbreak to recalled eggs from Midwest Poultry Services, with illnesses reported in 17 states including North Carolina. Healthcare Workforce: East Carolina University’s physician assistant studies program officially joined the Brody School of Medicine, aiming to strengthen training and workforce development in eastern North Carolina. Hospital Competition Watch: A new column argues North Carolina’s hospital market needs more competition as leaders debate consolidation and mergers. Community Health & Recovery: Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino opened an outpatient addiction recovery center in Matthews, expanding local treatment options. STEM for Youth: A Rocky Mount youth STEAM summit brought high school students together with STEM and forestry partners to explore career paths.
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