AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety & Agriculture: The CDC and FDA expanded the Cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico to 9 states, with 1,947 lab-confirmed illnesses and at least 98 hospitalizations; Ohio is among the hardest hit as investigators deploy “disease detectives” for several weeks and consumers are urged to avoid recalled products. Retail Recalls: Walmart pulled 11 products this week, led by Marketside bagged iceberg salads and shredded lettuce linked to the outbreak, advising customers to throw items away or return for refunds. Ohio Workforce & Business Travel: A Voice of Business piece highlights Dayton International Airport’s momentum as Breeze Airways adds new routes this fall, with the Dayton Area Chamber and JobsOhio playing key roles in airline service development. Local Agriculture Partnerships: Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio hosted a farm tour underscoring how state and federal support helps connect Ohio growers to food banks and reduce produce waste. Energy & Industry Policy: New reporting says the Trump administration acknowledged canceling $7.6B in clean-energy grants based on the political identity of recipient states, reigniting debate over job impacts and permitting. Data Centers & Ohio Economy: A study co-authored by Capital University’s Justin Ross points to major local economic effects from hyperscale data centers, using Microsoft’s Indiana build as a benchmark.
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