AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety Alerts: FDA upgraded the risk level for a Midwest Poultry Services egg recall to Class I, warning Louisiana shoppers to throw out or return affected cartons tied to a Salmonella outbreak (98 sick, 26 hospitalized). More Recalls: Kettle Cuisine recalled Marketside tomato bisque soup kits sold at Walmart in 29 states including Louisiana after routine testing showed a presumptive Listeria result. Salmonella in the Supply Chain: Taylor Farms expanded a jalapeño-linked Salmonella recall affecting major retailers nationwide, with Louisiana among impacted areas. Youth Health: LDH urged families to talk with students about vaping risks as Louisiana youth vaping stays high, with many starting by about age 13. School Nutrition: Dietitians in northeast Louisiana say school lunches should lean on whole, unprocessed foods to support focus and learning. Public Health & Care Access: A 5th Circuit ruling affects how insurers calculate payments under the No Surprises Act, a potential pressure point for Louisiana patients and providers. Local Health Systems: Baton Rouge General received a grant to expand lung cancer screenings in Louisiana. Community Safety: Entergy began a $270M Jefferson Parish grid resilience project, replacing or hardening thousands of poles to cut storm outages.
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