AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety: Taylor Farms expanded its voluntary recall of shredded iceberg lettuce tied to a Cyclospora outbreak, pulling products distributed across 27 states including Arkansas; federal officials say the parasite has sickened thousands nationwide, and retailers like Walmart and restaurants like Taco Bell have removed potentially affected lettuce as investigators continue tracing the source. Public Health: Arkansas is also seeing rising Cyclospora-related illness reports, with state guidance emphasizing safe food handling and avoiding DIY fixes. Medical Cannabis Research: UAMS researchers released a population-level look at medical cannabis purchasing among pregnant Arkansans, finding 1.62% of pregnancies involved purchases and tracking how use patterns shift during pregnancy. Mental Health Access: Arkansas readers get a regional reminder as 988 crisis support continues to grow, with Arkansas noted as having a lower in-state answer rate than some neighboring states. Policy Watch: Sen. John Boozman co-sponsored a bipartisan paid parental leave expansion bill, aiming to help workers avoid choosing between jobs and caregiving. Healthcare & Wellness: Arkansas tick-risk coverage highlights rising tick bite ER visits nationwide, reinforcing prevention steps for outdoor seasons. Food Recall (Glass): General Mills issued a separate recall of Pillsbury bread roll dough in multiple states, including Arkansas, due to possible glass contamination.
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