AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety Alert: Taylor Farms expanded its voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce and salad mix sourced from central Mexico, now covering products shipped to 27 states, including West Virginia, after federal health officials linked the Cyclospora outbreak to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. FDA/CDC Update: The FDA says a sample of shredded lettuce from Taylor Farms tested positive for Cyclospora; the positive lot is detained while investigators check whether any implicated product remains in commerce or in consumers’ homes. What to Do: Consumers are urged to discard recalled items right away and avoid eating the implicated Taco Bell lettuce in the five states named by CDC. Local Health/Community: Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley highlighted a trauma registry staff certification milestone, underscoring ongoing training tied to trauma center quality standards. WV Governance: Harrison County natives Hutson and Reynolds were re-elected to leadership roles on the WVU Board of Governors for 2026-27. Other Health Context: Canadian wildfire smoke continues to affect parts of the U.S., including West Virginia, with air quality warnings in the region.
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