AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Recall: The FDA says an alfalfa sprout outbreak has sickened 55 people across 15 states, with 46 cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and 7 Salmonella infections; four people are hospitalized and no deaths reported. Minnesota leads with 21 cases, and North Carolina has 2. Investigators traced the illnesses to sprouts distributed by Minnesota-based Everything Sprouts LLC, and the company has issued a recall covering specific lots and brands. Local Government: Sampson County hired Kevin P. Lowther as assistant county manager, a newly created role meant to oversee departments that have struggled to staff at the top level, including Planning and Zoning, Inspections and Public Works. Public Health & Families: A new push for maternal mental health is gaining mainstream attention, with experts saying the issue has been long overdue for serious focus and support. North Carolina Business/Defense: A North Carolina firm, Corvid Technologies in Mooresville, won a $33.86 million Marine Corps contract to build a weapon sled assembly for the NMESIS anti-ship missile launcher. Crime & Courts: A 14-year-old from Florida confessed to making threatening calls to Mitchell County middle and elementary schools; officials say there’s no credible threat right now.
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