AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety Crisis: The CDC says the iceberg lettuce-linked cyclospora outbreak has expanded to 15 states, with Missouri now included among the latest additions; officials warn the true case count is likely higher as incubation and reporting delays slow detection. Public Health Update: Missouri health officials report cyclospora cases are climbing fast, with nearly 600 reported statewide by late July, as investigators keep tracing the source. Another Outbreak: A separate Salmonella Javiana outbreak tied to imported jalapeños has sickened 345 people across 27 states, with two cases showing antibiotic resistance; Qdoba and Chipotle have pulled jalapeños from menus. Missouri Politics: Missouri voters rejected Amendment 5, keeping the state income tax in place instead of shifting to broader sales taxes. Local Business & Culture: Springfield’s Moxie Theater is kicking off a classic-film series, while downtown Springfield’s First Friday Art Walk returns with Native voices and fiber art. Transportation Project: A St. Louis-area law firm released plain-language guidance for drivers navigating MoDOT’s Route 367 corridor improvements in North St. Louis County.
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