AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety Update: The FDA has walked back its earlier claim that Taylor Farms lettuce was behind the multistate “explosive diarrhea” cyclospora outbreak, saying lab experts re-reviewed results and found the positive test was a false positive; as of July 19, the FDA reported no confirmed positive product samples, though Taylor Farms’ voluntary recall of central Mexico iceberg lettuce remains in effect. Retail & Supply Chain: Walmart removed certain Marketside bagged lettuce products from select locations as a precaution, and Taco Bell had already pulled Taylor Farms-supplied lettuce from restaurants in states including Kentucky while investigations continued. Defense Contract: Lockheed Martin won a $10.5B U.S. Special Operations Command logistics and sustainment contract over 12 years, managed from Bluegrass Station in Lexington, employing thousands. Regional Economy: The Cleveland Fed’s Beige Book found moderate business activity growth but persistent pressure from high fuel costs, which are still feeding into prices for consumers. Community & Workforce: MentorKids Kentucky is expanding its Rugged Race fundraiser with new trail events to support free mentoring programs in Owensboro and Daviess County.
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