AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety & Agriculture: Michigan says cyclospora-linked guidance is easing as case reports and ER visits decline, with the broad “avoid bagged salad mixes” recommendation no longer in effect. Outbreak Watch: The CDC-linked Taylor Farms/Taco Bell iceberg lettuce outbreak keeps expanding, now tied to 15 states; New Hampshire is among the latest additions as confirmed counts climb. NH Policy & Environment: EPA has proposed steps that would let New Hampshire end its vehicle emissions inspection program and withdraw from the Ozone Transport Region requirements, aligning federal rules with the state’s earlier move to stop inspections. Workforce & Labor: A new look at H-2A and H-2B seasonal worker programs highlights how employers across agriculture and peak-demand industries rely on foreign labor to fill gaps. Regional Economy: Canadian tourism is slowly rebounding in New Hampshire after a tough 2025, with officials citing a narrowing decline and early upticks in parts of the state. Public Health (Other Foodborne Risk): Colorado is also tracking a salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños served by Chipotle and Qdoba. Politics & Governance: Separate reporting notes a push in Congress to expand states’ ability to pursue Medicaid recipient fraud.
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