AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety: Federal health officials say shredded iceberg lettuce from a Mexico supplier tied to Taco Bell is behind a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, with warnings aimed at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia; CDC/FDA report 1,644+ confirmed cases and 94 hospitalizations, and Taco Bell says it’s removing the implicated lettuce while Taylor Farms says it’s voluntarily pulling central Mexico iceberg lettuce from the U.S. market. Legal Fallout: Lawsuits have started targeting Taco Bell owners and the lettuce supplier, as plaintiffs allege “explosive diarrhea” injuries. Ohio Impact: Ohio is named among the affected states, and local guidance is urging people to avoid the specific shredded lettuce at Taco Bell while health agencies continue tracing other possible sources. Weather & Power: Severe thunderstorms hit parts of the region, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving thousands without electricity, including 2,453 AES customers in Montgomery County. Local Business Disruption: In Madeira, road and sidewalk work on Camargo Road and Miami Avenue is reducing access and hurting foot traffic for nearby restaurants and shops. Industry & Growth: Housing starts rose in June, with multifamily construction leading the rebound, a sign new apartment supply may keep building across the Midwest.
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