AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Fallout: The U.S. FDA says its traceback still points to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms facilities in central Mexico as the source of a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak, even after Mexico’s health minister said his country found no proof it originated in Guanajuato; FDA also reiterated that a prior positive lab result was a false positive, but the recall remains in effect as cases rise across multiple states. Public Health Guidance: Health officials urged consumers to avoid recalled lettuce and, when dining out, ask about produce sources; the outbreak has sickened about 1,600+ people in five states, with hundreds more reported nationwide. Trade & Farm Economics: U.S.-Mexico USMCA talks resumed in Mexico City for the agreement’s first annual review, while tariff pressure on North America continues to ripple into agriculture-linked industries. Brazil Fire Signals: Brazil’s burned area in 2025 fell 31% versus the historical average, led by a sharp drop in the Amazon, though cerrado and other regions still accounted for most fire impact. Coffee & Sugar Markets: Brazil coffee prices slipped after weather forecasts improved harvest pace, while sugar prices edged higher on stronger crude oil expectations.
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