AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety Alerts: The U.S. is battling two major outbreaks: cyclosporiasis tied to recalled iceberg lettuce (now linked to thousands of cases and first deaths) and salmonella tied to recalled jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, with 345+ illnesses across 27 states; restaurants including Chipotle and Qdoba pulled the peppers and consumers are urged to watch recalls and prep produce carefully. Retail & Brand Impact: Sweetgreen shares slid after cyclosporiasis fears as the chain removed jalapeños from its supplier areas, even as it said iceberg lettuce isn’t on its menu. LATAM Supply Chain Link: Investigations point to Mexican farm supply—Taylor Farms for lettuce and Coast Citrus Distributors for jalapeños—highlighting how cross-border produce moves can quickly become regional food risk. Hospitality & Tourism (Caribbean): Puerto Rico’s San Juan starts 48-hour water rationing amid drought, raising concerns for restaurants and visitors. Local Business (LATAM-style food): A vegan Mexican spot, Borreguitas, is expanding in Pomona with a new cafe planned.
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