AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Alert: USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for certain meat and poultry products that include FDA-regulated jalapeños potentially contaminated with Salmonella, sold at major retailers in 22 states including West Virginia; consumers are urged to check product details and use-by dates as updates roll out. Public Health: The CDC says the Cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has expanded, with cases reported across 15 states and more expected as investigations continue; the illness can cause severe diarrhea and fatigue, and officials note reported numbers likely undercount illness. Local Health Access: WVU Medicine’s Bonnie’s Buses will bring 3D digital mammograms and breast care education to multiple West Virginia counties, with help for underinsured or uninsured women through the state screening program. Child Safety Funding: Governor Morrisey announced more than $2.1 million for West Virginia child advocacy centers, including a Harrison County Child Abuse Task Force grant of $127,103.87. Water Quality Watch: A Morrisey “water listening tour” in McDowell County highlighted ongoing distrust and concerns about drinking water quality in Gary, where residents say tap water looks and tastes unsafe. Policy & Care: A report says West Virginia’s SNAP waiver for hot, healthy foods stalled after legal and administrative twists, leaving the “hot foods” plan in limbo.
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