AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMeasles Alert (WI, with Iowa spillover): Wisconsin health officials say the southwest outbreak tied to Grant, Iowa and Lafayette counties has surged to 98 confirmed cases plus 6 probable, with most patients unvaccinated and transmission linked to previously identified contacts—public exposure locations haven’t been reported, but officials urge Iowans to check MMR status and call ahead if symptoms develop. Food Safety (FDA recall): Whole Foods’ Mild Guacamole Dip recall has been upgraded to the FDA’s highest risk level after a Salmonella investigation tied to jalapeño supplier Coast Citrus Distributors; the company says affected products were pulled from shelves in multiple states. Foodborne Parasite (Cyclospora): The lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak continues expanding, with CDC updates adding Georgia, Tennessee and Texas as the total climbs past 11,400 illnesses. Iowa Health Access (SNAP hotline funding): Iowa’s SNAP hotline is facing federal funding cuts starting Oct. 1, forcing food banks to cover more of the hotline costs as demand rises. Local Care & Workforce: Iowa nurses face state discipline actions ranging from patient care issues to theft and other misconduct, according to Iowa Board of Nursing sanctions.
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