AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety Watch: The CDC says a cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell has sickened at least 1,644 people across 34 states, with West Virginia among the affected—while Taco Bell removed the lettuce from its supply chain and health officials keep tracing the source. Supplier Update: FDA testing flagged a Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce sample that wasn’t part of the July 17 recall, and Taylor Farms has been pulling implicated lots as the investigation expands. Local Culture Spotlight: Charleston’s West Virginia Culture Center turns 50, with a look at how the landmark building became a home for archives, exhibits, and performing arts. Sports & Talent: West Virginia shows up on the national radar with a Big 12 preseason All-Conference nod for WV players (including Cam Cook) and a Boise swim meet highlight featuring WVU’s MJ Gilligan in the mix. Community News: A structure fire in Milton forced a Route 60 closure in both directions before reopening as crews worked hotspots. Arts/Entertainment Note: Netflix success is giving West Virginia filmmakers more credibility in Hollywood.
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