AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety & Recalls: Major grocery chains including Target, Walmart and Whole Foods issued Salmonella-related recalls tied to jalapeños linked to hundreds of illnesses across 27 states, with FDA noting Taylor Fresh Foods’ finished-product recall follows a jalapeño recall from Coast Citrus Distributors. Food Safety & Recalls: A separate FDA update on the Taylor Farms lettuce recall says 236,192 cases of iceberg and romaine were pulled for “Potential Cyclospora contamination,” naming retailers and foodservice brands such as Walmart’s Marketside and Subway. Local Business & Community: Greenville’s South Carolina New Play Festival returned for its fifth year, mixing new plays, musical theater and free outdoor performances, including the SPINX Market Live Arts Fair. Politics & Business Climate: South Carolina’s special GOP U.S. Senate primary is set for Aug. 11 with polling-location changes due to school closures, featuring candidates including Greenville businessman Mark Lynch and U.S. Rep. Russell Fry. Public Health & Utilities: A boil-water advisory remains in effect for parts of Clearwater and North Augusta after an unexpected water main break, with bacteriological samples collected and residents told to boil water before use. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reported the lowest regular gas in Pickens County at $3.26 for the week ending Aug. 1, while diesel prices in Laurens County averaged $5.10.
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