AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety Alert: Federal investigators say shredded iceberg lettuce from a single supplier tied to Taco Bell is a likely source of the fast-growing cyclosporiasis outbreak, with cases reported in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia; Taco Bell has voluntarily pulled potentially impacted lettuce in select states while the CDC and FDA keep tracing the source. Public Health & Prevention: Health officials stress careful produce washing and cutting away damaged areas as the parasite’s symptoms can take days to appear and the outbreak is expected to continue through August. Local Tech & Privacy: Huntington’s $2.1 million Flock Safety surveillance contract is now facing an ACLU-WV lawsuit, with critics arguing the city didn’t follow required procedures and could expand AI-powered license plate and video monitoring. Energy Innovation: WVU-led RETI consortium work is set to begin after a major funding award aimed at boosting advanced manufacturing, AI, cybersecurity, and grid resilience across Appalachia. Healthcare Workforce: Gov. Morrisey announced $25M+ for prevention-focused rural health programs, including nutrition interventions and a statewide wellness referral technology platform. STEM Careers: Allison Hess Ralston became the first West Virginia recipient of the Knowles Teaching Fellowship, supporting early-career high school math and science teachers.
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