AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Recall: Walmart shoppers in Iowa and 28 other states are being told to stop using Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit (14 oz) after a listeria concern; the FDA says no confirmed illnesses have been reported. Cyclospora Probe: The FDA and CDC are sending investigators to Taylor Farms’ Mexico facility in Guanajuato as the multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to recalled shredded iceberg lettuce expands, including cases reported in Iowa. Local Housing Funding: Polk County approved an extra $200,000 for Des Moines nonprofit Urban Dreams after bids came in higher, keeping a 6-unit affordable row-home project on track. Senior Care & Legal Pressure: Iowa nursing-home operator Accura Healthcare faces a new lawsuit over alleged unpaid bills, adding to other litigation in the state. Workforce Shock: Tyson Foods says it will shut its Joslin, Illinois beef plant, a move expected to eliminate about 2,500 union jobs in the Quad Cities area. Iowa Business & Growth: Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith announced a “Money Match” initiative to speed up returning unclaimed property to owners using verified state data. Public Health Policy: A federal executive order would change childhood vaccine guidance, prompting state health officials to respond. Trade Watch: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada must unwind retaliatory measures to avoid new U.S. tariffs. Sports & Iowa Tourism: MLB’s Field of Dreams game is set to return in 2027 with the Red Sox vs. Royals, keeping Dyersville’s economic draw in focus.
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