AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCyclospora Watch: North Carolina’s cyclosporiasis outbreak surged past 500 cases, with health officials reporting 561 as of July 20 and still no confirmed source, while the CDC says 2026 is the worst year on record nationwide. Food Safety & Recalls: Officials are investigating links to recalled produce, including shredded iceberg lettuce tied to Taylor Farms, as questions linger about what’s driving the Tar Heel State spike. Hurricane Helene Relief: The Dairy Alliance’s “Dairy Does More” initiative says it delivered 4,000 gallons of milk to mountain-area food pantries in partnership with Ingles Markets and MANNA FoodBank. Western NC Cleanup: MountainTrue reports removing 150,000 pounds of storm debris from waterways since Helene, with crews still working daily in Watauga, Ashe and Avery counties. Healthcare Competition: A debate over hospital consolidation is heating up, with critics warning that fewer competitors can mean higher costs and worse care for patients. Politics & Voting: A new report says messy primaries are roiling both parties, adding confusion as midterms approach.
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