AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety Update: The FDA says a Cyclospora test tied to Taylor Farms was a false positive after a re-review, with no confirmed positive sample results as of July 19—though Taylor Farms’ earlier voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce remains in play. Public Health: Cyclospora cases keep climbing nationwide, including Missouri’s fivefold jump to 216 reported infections in a week, as officials urge people to follow guidance on potentially affected produce. STEM in WV: Gov. Patrick Morrisey toured SpaceTrek, a two-week aerospace engineering camp for young women in Buckhannon, aimed at steering students toward STEM majors. Local Tech & Privacy: A Huntington man sued the city over a $2.1 million Flock Safety surveillance contract, alleging required procedures weren’t followed before approving AI-enabled cameras, drones, and gunshot detection. Energy Tech: Vireo Growth announced it will acquire cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and retail assets from The Cannabist across five markets, including West Virginia, with deal value up to $35M. Air Quality: Canadian wildfire smoke continued to trigger air quality alerts across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, including parts of West Virginia.
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