AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety Watch: The CDC and FDA say two big summer outbreaks are driving most of the sickness nationwide: cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce and salmonella linked to recalled jalapeños. Iowa Angle: Iowa is listed among states tied to the lettuce outbreak, and officials continue to urge people to follow recall guidance and watch for symptoms. Public Health Updates: The lettuce-linked outbreak has expanded to more states, while health agencies report the jalapeño-linked salmonella outbreak is tied to specific products and distributors. Maternal & Infant Care in Sioux City: UnityPoint St. Luke’s NICU added retinal imaging cameras to improve screening and monitoring for serious eye conditions in premature and medically fragile babies. Health Policy & Access: Iowa’s U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson backed new federal moves to restrict birthright citizenship, a debate that could affect access to benefits for families. Animal Health Recall: The FDA issued a nationwide recall of certain Adequan injectable pet medications after glass fibers were found in retained samples.
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