AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Health: Federal CDC and FDA warnings say shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations is tied to a multistate cyclospora outbreak, with West Virginia included in the “do not eat” notice. Michigan has topped 5,000 cases (5,002 reported) and officials say the lettuce was traced to a single Mexico supplier; in the five warning states—Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia—more than 1,600 people reported eating Taco Bell-linked lettuce, with dozens hospitalized and no deaths reported. State Environment: The West Virginia DEP is urging residents to monitor air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke moves into the region, with forecasts calling for elevated Air Quality Index values in some areas. Local Economy/Community: Toyota West Virginia in Buffalo hosted Ohio University leadership for a first step toward a long-term partnership, highlighting the plant’s role as a major regional employer and its 30th anniversary this year. Roads: A three-vehicle crash closed the southbound lane of I-79 at the Pricketts Fort exit in Marion County; officials said it was unclear whether anyone was injured.
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