AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Watch: The CDC and FDA expanded a Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell, now linked to Oklahoma and eight other states with nearly 2,000 sick; Taylor Farms says it recalled potentially affected product and suspended central Mexico sourcing while reviewing its protocols. Food Safety Watch: A separate Salmonella egg recall is also hitting Oklahoma: FDA says about 1.6 million dozen eggs from Midwest Poultry Services are recalled after illnesses in 17 states, with Kroger and Brookshire Grocery among retailers. Agriculture & Weather: Oklahoma berry and stone fruit production took a hit after an unusually warm February followed by a freeze in March, leaving shortages and higher prices through summer. Energy & Industry: Oklahoma utilities PSO and OG&E joined the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge, aiming to keep AI data-center growth from driving higher bills for existing customers. Local Governance: Voters will decide Aug. 25 on State Question 844, which would let Oklahoma opt out of reimbursing local governments and schools for property tax revenue losses tied to new manufacturing expansions. Public Health & Research: A new study finds lithium in household drinking water is a widespread exposure source across Western Tribal communities, with water explaining much of the variation in urinary lithium levels.
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