AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety Crisis (U.S.-linked, LATAM supply chain): The FDA is investigating 10 active foodborne illness outbreaks as the U.S. cyclosporiasis surge tied to Mexican iceberg lettuce grows, with Michigan reporting the first deaths and thousands of cases; the outbreak has also triggered major consumer pullback from leafy greens and renewed scrutiny of produce sourcing. Retail/Restaurant Impact: Sysco says it has stopped buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico amid the outbreak, while Chipotle removed jalapeños from restaurants after a Salmonella Javiana probe linked to a single pepper lot. Business Fallout: Salad and Go is shutting all locations after filing Chapter 11, blaming rising costs and Cyclospora-driven demand pressure even though it says it wasn’t implicated. Hospitality & Dining (Aruba): TRYP by Wyndham Aruba received a Best of TRYP award for quality and guest satisfaction, while resorts promoted expanded dining and wellness experiences. Industry Moves: Casella Family Brands added distribution partnerships for Heaps Normal (non-alc beer) and Four Loko across Australia.
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