AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety Recall: Taylor Farms expanded its voluntary recall of shredded iceberg lettuce tied to a Cyclospora outbreak, pulling products distributed June 29–July 16 across 27 states including Arkansas; the company says it’s actively removing the implicated central Mexico supply and urges consumers to discard recalled items. Public Health Impact: Federal officials link the outbreak to thousands of illnesses nationwide, with CDC/health updates noting confirmed clusters tied to Taco Bell in several states. Retail & Supply Chain Watch: Walmart is among retailers affected by the broader recall, and the FDA says the company initiated a recall after earlier removal steps. Transportation & Trade: Intermodal demand keeps climbing, with Lowell, Arkansas-based ArcBest reporting strong growth and rail container volumes running ahead of prior years. Energy Costs: GasBuddy price reports show Arkansas fuel remains volatile but easing from spring highs, with county-level snapshots for E15, E85, and diesel highlighting local differences.
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