AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety Watch: FSIS issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may carry Salmonella; in Florida, it includes a specific Marketside Southwest Style Salad with Chicken sold at Walmart (use-by dates 8/08/2026–8/16/2026). Cyclospora Update: Sarasota and Manatee health officials are tracking rising Cyclospora cases tied to a nationwide lettuce-linked outbreak, with local counts now at 12 confirmed or probable (8 in Manatee, 4 in Sarasota). Coastal Wildlife Under Pressure: Biologists are alarmed after another great hammerhead shark was found dead on a Florida beach, bringing the 2026 total to at least six statewide; experts suspect shore-based fishing impacts. Invasive Pest Myth-Busting: UF/IFAS is pushing back on “super termite” misinformation, saying Florida’s hybrid Coptotermes are rare (under 1% of swarmers) and don’t change management recommendations. Water & Land Stewardship: Orlando’s 1,200-acre constructed wetlands keep reclaimed water clean, but crews periodically “demuck” to remove nutrient-choked organic muck and restore flow. Agricultural Innovation: FIU researchers turned rice husk waste into a reusable filter that can remove synthetic textile dyes from water, with results published in Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy.
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