AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCyclospora Update: The FDA says a lab test that briefly pointed to cyclospora in Taylor Farms lettuce was a false positive, but the agency insists its investigation still centers on shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms’ Mexico operations—keeping West Virginia in the mix as cases remain concentrated in a few states. Public Health & Food Safety: Health officials stress the parasite’s long incubation and tricky detection, so tracing relies heavily on patient histories and supply-chain links, not just one test result. Air Quality: Canadian wildfire smoke pushed air quality alerts across much of the U.S., including West Virginia, with warnings to limit outdoor activity during peak pollution. Local Tech & Privacy: Huntington’s $2.1 million Flock Safety surveillance contract is facing legal and community backlash, with an ACLU lawsuit challenging the city’s 24/7-style monitoring approach. WV Research: WVU researchers highlight driving anxiety triggers and coping strategies, pointing to avoidance that can worsen mental health and safety. Water Protection: A push to repeal the Roadless Rule could threaten drinking water supplies for millions by reopening protected national forest watersheds to logging and new roads.
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