AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Shock (Mexico–U.S. supply chain): FDA and CDC began onsite inspections and sampling at Taylor Farms de Mexico in Guanajuato after a cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce spread to 17 U.S. states, with 9,481 lab-confirmed cases reported as of Aug. 10. Recall Fallout (Mexico peppers): Taylor Farms also expanded a jalapeño-linked salmonella recall across 26 states after peppers from Sinaloa were implicated; CDC says 300+ people in 27 states have been sickened. Local Outbreak Updates (U.S. Midwest/South): Arkansas reported 12 more cyclosporiasis cases (275 total this year), while Iowa added 28 (300 total). Trade & Ag Policy (U.S.–Canada): U.S. trade officials warned Canada to lift retaliatory measures to avoid new tariffs, with dairy and procurement rules cited. Land & Climate (Brazil at COP17): Brazil will participate in UNCCD COP17 on desertification in Mongolia, highlighting land degradation risks tied to the Caatinga. AgTech & Markets (Latin America): Tierra Suelta launched a new tropical produce platform and retail brand, aiming to make year-round sourcing easier for North American buyers.
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