AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety: Taylor Fresh Foods recalled jalapeño-containing dips, salsas, guacamole and related prepared items after federal investigators linked Mexican-grown jalapeños to a multistate Salmonella outbreak; the FDA/CDC say 345 people in 27 states are sick, with many reporting Mexican-style restaurant meals, and Nebraska shoppers should check retailer lists including Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. Public Health: Nebraska DHHS says 92 cyclosporiasis cases are linked to the national outbreak, with 218 confirmed in the state overall, and officials continue to warn people not to eat recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce. Corrections Health & Safety: Nebraska State Penitentiary reported two water line breaks affecting four of nine housing units and about 715 inmates; bottled water, portable toilets, shower schedules, and laundry transfers are in place while repairs continue. Legislation: Nebraska lawmakers advanced LB365, requiring Medicaid coverage for self-measured blood pressure monitoring, including validated devices, training, and support for transmitting readings. Wellness & Care: A Nebraska Medicine physician shared back-to-school sleep guidance, urging families to adjust schedules gradually and limit screens before bed. Senior Care History: Rose Blumkin Jewish Home continues a series on senior-care evolution, focusing on 1950–1990 growth and the rise of Medicare/Medicaid.
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