AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety & Recall Watch: The FDA upgraded a Texas shell-egg recall affecting about 19 million eggs to Class I, its highest risk level, tied to a Salmonella outbreak; the eggs were sold under multiple labels and still carry sell-by/best-by dates running into mid-August, including distribution that reaches Arkansas. Public Health & Consumer Alerts: Walmart shoppers are also facing a separate recall: Marketside tomato bisque soup kits pulled over possible Listeria contamination, with guidance to avoid serving and to sanitize surfaces that may have touched the product. State Policy & Industry Oversight: Arkansas lawmakers reviewed state revenue and education changes, plus new rules tied to the Wind Energy Development Act, as the Arkansas Legislative Council also approved updates affecting the Scholarship Lottery and health insurance contributions. Forensics & Justice Capacity: The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory is getting a major upgrade—new facility work slated to finish in 2027 and added staffing—aimed at handling a caseload that has doubled to about 30,000 cases a year. Energy & Infrastructure: Fort Smith asked water customers for voluntary conservation as drought and triple-digit heat strain supplies, while Arkansas wildfire risk remains elevated with burn bans in place across multiple counties. Agriculture & Business: Corteva agreed to pay $3.1 million to settle the Arkansas AG’s pesticides antitrust suit over alleged anticompetitive rebates.
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