AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCyclospora Alert: North Carolina health officials report 307 cyclosporiasis cases since May 1 (13 hospitalizations), with Wake County leading; officials say the surge doesn’t appear tied to the Taco Bell multistate outbreak, though many patients report eating parsley, cilantro, and lettuce while investigators trace possible sources. Food Safety Watch: Federal health officials say lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations in five states is linked to the cyclospora outbreak; Taco Bell has stopped using the identified supplier while the FDA checks whether contaminated lettuce remains on shelves. Allergy Advocacy: Advocates are pushing to make alpha-gal syndrome’s trigger (alpha-gal) the 10th major food allergen and to require clearer labeling for prescription medications containing major allergens, as cases rise with lone star tick expansion. Public Health & Environment: Canadian wildfire smoke is worsening air quality across the Carolinas and Virginia, raising concerns for people with asthma and heart conditions. Health Care Workforce: North Carolina lawmakers are moving a bill to update worker benefits for independent and gig workers, aiming to close the benefits gap for small businesses. Community Care: Duke Energy Foundation awarded Leland a grant to plant trees along Gateway Boulevard, supporting local sustainability and healthier public spaces.
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