AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety & Recalls: The FDA says a cyclospora-positive lettuce sample tied to Taylor Farms was a false positive, but it’s still backing the company’s voluntary recall after “overwhelming” outbreak data; Taylor Farms says the agency apologized, while testing continues and thousands of illnesses tied to shredded lettuce remain under investigation. Retail & Consumer: Giant Eagle is rolling out summer price cuts on thousands of items as grocery affordability pressure mounts, joining other grocers’ rollback efforts. Local Economy & Growth: Giant reopened two remodeled Chambersburg stores July 24, adding updated deli/prepared foods, redesigned pharmacy space, and refreshed customer service areas. Sports Betting & Law: DraftKings is challenging Philadelphia’s consumer-protection ordinance in court, arguing the city can’t create parallel enforcement power beyond state law as it seeks records tied to analytics and promotions. Health & Workforce: Pennsylvania’s budget deal includes a 100% funding increase for the state’s 47 rape crisis centers, adding $12 million. Public Health (Regional): Lyme disease cases are rising again in western Pennsylvania, with Allegheny and Westmoreland counties leading counts. Infrastructure & Travel: PennDOT roadwork will cause overnight I-76 West and Market Street lane closures near 30th Street Station as bridge rehab ramps up. Aviation Innovation: Beta Technologies completed its first eVTOL CTOL flights under the FAA’s eIPP, including a multistate corridor involving Pennsylvania’s DOT.
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