AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety Alert: The CDC says the cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations has expanded to nine states, adding Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania to the original list that included Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia; federal officials report 1,947 confirmed illnesses tied to the outbreak and at least 98 hospitalizations, with no deaths, while warning the real total may be higher because many people recover without testing. Local Response: The CDC has sent “disease detectives” to Ohio to help track the fast-growing outbreak, where the state reported 2,576 cases this year as of July 23, and health officials urge residents to watch for prolonged watery diarrhea and follow recall and produce-washing guidance. West Virginia Health: West Virginia Department of Health is also urging flood cleanup precautions—protective gear, handwashing, safe water and food handling, and staying current on tetanus—after recent severe flooding. Care Access & Wellness: WVU researchers say driving anxiety can be triggered by common situations and often leads to distraction, relying on others, or avoidance, which can worsen safety and mental health.
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