AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Alert (US): Michigan is reporting nearly 1,000 cyclospora cases, with hundreds also showing up in neighboring Ohio, and no single food source identified yet—health officials are urging careful produce washing and hand hygiene. Food Safety Alert (US): Kentucky added 16 cyclospora diagnoses over three weeks, as summer-linked outbreaks continue to spread across multiple states. Food Safety Alert (US): The FDA is tracking a new multistate E. coli O157:H7 cluster with 14 confirmed patients, but the suspected food vehicle hasn’t been named. Regulation & Compliance (India): FSSAI issued notices to alcohol makers over alleged unauthorized flavor use and misleading age-related claims. Enforcement (India): Mumbai’s iconic K Rustom & Co ice cream parlour had its license suspended after hygiene violations, including rats/flies, expired items, and cold-chain lapses. Industry & Economy: PepsiCo posted stronger Q2 revenue but said North America demand weakened as gas prices rose, hitting beverage volumes. Food Access (US): A new community food cooperative is taking root in Coos County, aiming to improve access to fresh, affordable groceries. Food & Health Research: A new report links microplastics in human tissues to higher heart and stroke risk, while noting ultra-processed foods may be a major exposure route. Affordability: A Harris Poll for The Guardian finds most Americans say groceries and other essentials are getting harder to afford.
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