AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety: CDC and FDA say shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia is the source of a growing cyclospora outbreak, with federal officials warning people not to eat the lettuce and noting Taco Bell has committed to stop using the supplier identified through traceback. Local Business Impact: As the outbreak spreads, retailers and restaurants are pulling bagged shredded lettuce and steering customers toward whole heads, while Taylor Farms says it has initiated voluntary removal tied to the investigation. Public Health Watch: Kentucky is among the hardest-hit states in the multi-state probe, with officials urging extra caution around pre-cut greens and emphasizing that not all illnesses may trace to a single source. Local Governance/Industry: A narrow Kentucky vote advanced a data center plan near Shaker Village in Burgin despite strong opposition over land, environment and tourism impacts, while Lexington’s moratorium continues to shape how the state’s data center boom lands on the ground. Education & Workforce: Paducah Public Schools is moving ahead on a solar field project and culinary lab renovations, and Marshall County schools received $1.35M for after-school and summer learning tied to career exploration. Transportation: Owensboro’s Fairview Drive roundabout approach is set to close Monday as crews finish the tie-in, with officials aiming to open the safer intersection before the Aug. 6 school start.
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