AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety Recall: A multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened 55 people across 15 states, with four hospitalizations; South Carolina is among the affected states, and the recall covers sprouts sold under Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. Local Business & Risk: South Carolina homeowners are getting squeezed as insurers drop policies and premiums rise; Myrtle Beach residents are paying about $445 a month, far above Columbia’s roughly $193, with back-to-back storm impacts cited. Politics & Labor Market Signals: Pete Buttigieg returned to South Carolina to court Black voters ahead of the 2028 Democratic primary, highlighting federal dollars and warning about redistricting’s impact on representation. Energy & Consumer Costs: Darlington County logged the week’s lowest midgrade gas price at $3.69 per gallon (GasBuddy), underscoring how quickly fuel costs can swing. Trade & Economic Pressure: US-Canada talks collapsed and 50% tariffs on Canadian goods take effect, setting up fresh cost pressure for supply chains tied to autos, alcohol and dairy.
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