AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUSDA Response: USDA confirmed the first New World screwworm case in the U.S. since 1966 in a 3-week-old calf in South Texas, launching quarantines, movement controls, expanded trapping, and sterile fly releases to stop spread. Food Safety Watch: FDA is investigating two new foodborne illness outbreaks—Listeria (8 sick) and Cyclospora (7 sick)—and also continues Salmonella probes tied to moringa supplements. Consumer Lawsuits: A Florida mother and daughter sued Campbell’s and Walmart over alleged live worms/parasites in SpaghettiOs; separate reports also flag a worm/parasite SpaghettiOs lawsuit. Housing Risk: An Attom analysis finds 31 of the 50 riskiest housing counties are clustered in four states, with Florida leading (12 counties, including Charlotte County as No. 1). Everglades Cleanup Deadline: Florida is “flunking” Everglades pollution cleanup as Stormwater Treatment Areas miss 2026 goals. Utilities & Reliability: Duke Energy is upgrading downtown St. Petersburg’s underground grid for storm resilience, while FPL rolls out major Southwest Florida storm-season upgrades. Retail/Bankruptcy: West Marine filed for Chapter 11, citing debt and retail-site costs, and plans store closures plus more digital focus.
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