AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety: The CDC says a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell is centered in the Midwest, with Michigan reporting more than 4,300 cases and over 100 hospitalizations; federal tracing points to a single supplier batch linked to Mexico-grown lettuce distributed to Taco Bell locations, and Taco Bell says it has removed the ingredient from that supplier and will replace it within 24 hours in affected states. Public Health: Wildfire smoke from Canada and northern fires is keeping air quality unhealthy across parts of the Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast, with alerts in Michigan and other states; officials warn kids, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions to limit time outside. Energy & Regulation: Michigan’s Public Service Commission is investigating DTE, Consumers Energy and Indiana Michigan Power after July 3 storm outages left more than 800,000 customers without power, demanding details on restoration and communications by Aug. 27. Cross-Border Trade: Canada says it won’t share Gordie Howe Bridge toll revenues with the U.S. until its $4.7 billion investment is repaid, setting terms for the delayed opening. Politics & Ads: In Michigan’s Senate primary, Obama-themed ads are reshaping voter perceptions even without an official endorsement, as outside spending pours in.
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