AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety Crisis: WHO estimates unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths each year, with children under five facing nearly three times the risk. Outbreak Update: Broome County Corrections Facility officials say the Salmonella outbreak is easing, with cooked chicken salad the only menu item testing positive and investigators citing multiple food-handling violations. Recall Watch: Haleon is voluntarily recalling select Gas-X Extra Strength softgels due to possible coolant contamination from machine leakage. Animal Health & Supply Chain: USDA and Texas officials are racing to contain a New World screwworm case found in a calf; movement restrictions and checkpoints are in place, and USDA says the U.S. food supply remains safe. Policy for Home Food Sellers: Colorado’s Tamale Act signed into law allows sale of temperature-controlled homemade foods (including meat-containing items) after required food-safety training. Ultra-Processed Food Scrutiny: A new study links tobacco-era marketing and product engineering tactics to the rise of Lunchables and raises fresh concerns about how ultra-processed foods spread. Local Community Food Relief: Shalom Food Pantry’s Battle of the BBQs fundraiser returns June 21 to support year-round hunger relief. Retail Security Tech: Foodstuffs South Island will keep using facial recognition in Christchurch stores and expand to New World Stanmore after a trial showed fewer repeat incidents. Beverage/Convenience Trends: Lawson launches “Super Happy!” upsized convenience items, including extreme “Too Sour” and “Too Sweet” drinks.
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