AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety Fallout: The FDA says a Taylor Farms cyclospora test that initially pinned the outbreak was a false positive, but the company’s 27-state iceberg lettuce recall stays in effect as investigators continue tracing the source. Retail Impact: Walmart is pulling specific Taylor Fresh Foods bags (with best-if-used dates July 16–Aug. 3) across multiple states, including Missouri, after the outbreak linked shredded lettuce served through Taco Bell. Public Health Watch: Missouri’s confirmed cyclospora cases jumped to 216, up from 43 last week, as more people seek testing and doctors order the parasite more often. Local Business & Community: Kirksville’s chamber is lining up ribbon cuttings and events, including new openings and a Lunch and Lending Roundtable for small businesses. Workforce & Industry: UMKC-led partners won up to a $160M NSF grant to rebuild the U.S. critical materials supply chain, targeting metals and advanced materials for batteries and manufacturing. Infrastructure: MoDOT plans intersection safety work at Christian County Route CC and 22nd Street in Ozark starting the week of Aug. 3. Civic Services: Missouri’s Department of Revenue will close the Princeton license office July 31, steering customers to nearby offices and online options.
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