AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConsumer Safety: The FDA issued a nationwide recall of frozen lemon alfredo fettuccine sold at Walmart due to possible Listeria contamination, urging shoppers to check lot numbers and return for a refund. Food Safety: The CDC says an E. coli outbreak tied to frozen blueberries sold at Walmart (Great Value) and Publix (GreenWise) is over, with 17 confirmed cases across Florida and Georgia. Housing & Consumer Finance: Florida’s new law bars zoning discrimination against factory-built homes, requiring “as of right” approval in districts that allow detached single-family homes. Utilities & Cost of Living: A Jacksonville resident is pushing back against JEA’s Oct. 1 rate increase after a $500 bill, arguing fees are driving costs. Workforce & Wages: Florida’s minimum wage rises to $15 on Sept. 30, with tipped workers covered by a lower direct wage plus tips. Local Business: PhillyDeez NYP brings New York-style pizza to Tallahassee with a fast-growing following. Tech & Energy: Researchers say electricity prices vary sharply by state, pointing to policy and energy choices as major drivers. Retail Deals: USA TODAY Network-Florida compared Publix BOGO items against Walmart and Aldi, finding Publix’s BOGO was lowest on more than half the tested products. Disaster Prep: The Florida Red Cross and Jefferson County are offering free shelter-volunteer training as hurricane season peaks. Bankruptcy Watch: A Wendy’s franchise operator with 314 locations filed Chapter 11, saying restaurants will keep operating while it restructures.
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