AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety Watch: The U.S. CDC says the cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico has now reached nine states, with 1,947 total cases and at least 98 hospitalizations; new linked states are Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania, while officials keep interviewing patients and tracing the supply chain. Public Health Strain: Reporting highlights Michigan as the hardest hit, with more than 8,100 cases, and notes state health teams are stretched after federal funding cuts, forcing counties to pull staff from other programs. Trade & Agriculture Pressure: Brazil faces a new 25% U.S. tariff hit on thousands of agricultural and processed goods, with analysts urging export diversification to markets like China and the EU to reduce reliance on the U.S. Animal Welfare Policy: Brazil signed a nationwide foie gras production and sales ban, targeting force-feeding practices and setting a six-month transition before enforcement. Livestock Movement: Mexico says the U.S. has authorized the resumption of Mexican cattle exports after a screwworm-related pause, with shipments expected to restart in late August.
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