AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety: The FDA says a Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs has sickened 98 people in 17 states, with 26 hospitalizations, and points to eggs from Midwest Poultry Services; Arkansas shoppers are urged to check Kroger and Brookshire purchases for specific carton codes and dates and not eat affected eggs. Public Health: CDC and FDA are also tracking a Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce, with Arkansas cases reported among a wider multi-state investigation; Taylor Farms says it expanded recalls and paused central Mexico sourcing. Environment & Water: Arkansas DEQ issued a harmful algal bloom advisory for Lake Hamilton near Hot Springs after cyanobacteria were confirmed in Starlite Bay, warning of potential toxins and advising precautions for people and animals. Industry & Manufacturing: DOJ, EPA and Arkansas DEQ asked a federal judge to approve a settlement requiring Domtar’s Ashdown paper mill to pay $1.5 million over Clean Air Act air pollution monitoring violations. Energy & Infrastructure: L3Harris plans an Arkansas facility expansion for PAC-3 propulsion production, signaling continued defense manufacturing investment in the state. Construction & Local Economy: Pattern bargaining opened for about 23,000 US Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs workers as contracts expire Sept. 1, a key watch item for Arkansas-linked supply chains.
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