AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety Alerts: A multistate Salmonella egg recall is expanding after Midwest Poultry Services pulled more than 19 million eggs tied to 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations, with affected cartons sold under Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire’s, Country Morning and Cal-Maine Sunups and carrying sell-by dates through Aug. 17. Produce & Restaurant Fallout: The CDC says the Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell and recalled Taylor Farms lettuce has reached 6,358 cases, adding Arkansas among six new states, while Chipotle and Qdoba removed jalapeños as a separate Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican peppers hits 27 states. Agriculture Policy: Arkansas Sen. John Boozman’s five-year farm bill stalled in the Senate Agriculture Committee over SNAP cost-sharing rules, with Democrats pushing for a longer delay and Republicans split by absences. Energy & Industry: Arkansas lawmakers reviewed a feasibility study suggesting new nuclear reactors are possible, but state support may be needed; meanwhile, Tyson Foods in Springdale declared a quarterly dividend and Westrock Coffee reported Q2 results. Public Health & Air: A Code Orange ozone advisory was issued for the Memphis metro, including Crittenden County, with guidance to limit outdoor exertion. Cybersecurity: FBI warnings to Arkansas water utilities follow cyberattacks elsewhere, as ports and other operators continue to recover from system intrusions.
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