AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCyclospora Watch: Missouri’s Cyclospora cases jumped from 43 to 80 as the multistate outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce continues, with hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas reporting sharp increases and officials urging extra caution with prepared cut-vegetable dishes. Food Safety Recall: General Mills expanded its Pillsbury bread roll recall to more than 735,000 units over possible glass contamination, with FDA classifying it as a Class II recall. Tick Season Alert: Experts warn tick numbers and tick encounters are running high across the Midwest, with earlier-than-usual activity and prevention steps urged for families outdoors. Healthcare Costs & Policy: A proposed Missouri ballot change could broaden sales taxes to include items currently exempt, raising worries about taxes on healthcare and prescription drugs. Rural Health Support: The ToRCH Be Well Leadership Board awarded grants in Pettis County to expand community-based health resources for Medicaid recipients. Public Health Infrastructure: Hamilton received a $40,000 state grant to evaluate wastewater system improvements, aiming to protect water quality and public health. Local Health & Community: Missouri WIC updated eligibility income guidelines for families.
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