AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety Fallout: The FDA says a Cyclospora test tied to Taylor Farms was a false positive, but the agency still says the multistate outbreak investigation is ongoing. Retail & Supply Chain: Walmart pulled certain Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce products in 27 states as a precaution, following Taco Bell’s removal of lettuce from the same supplier lot. Local Consumer Impact: In North Carolina, health officials report 307 cyclosporiasis cases since May, and farmers say shoppers are shifting toward local produce at the State Farmers Market. Public Policy & Oversight: The state auditor released a report on Cary’s spending practices, flagging questionable purchases and heavy use of town VISA cards. Housing & Cost Pressure: UNC Chapel Hill plans to shut down Baity Hill for all graduate students starting Fall 2028, leaving residents to hunt for homes in a tight, expensive rental market. Business & Growth: Lee County residents say they were pitched a “light industrial” business park but learned it could be a large data center campus, pushing for more records and a moratorium. Energy & Daily Costs: Gas prices updates from GasBuddy show county-by-county lows and easing from spring highs, with prices still above last year.
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