AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety Alert: Cyclosporiasis—an “explosive” diarrhea parasite—keeps spreading across the U.S., with the CDC reporting at least 145 cases since May 1; North Carolina is among the states with confirmed infections, and health officials say washing produce helps but doesn’t fully eliminate risk. Recall Watch: Publix shoppers in eight states are being told to check freezers after a recall of GreenWise frozen organic blueberries over possible E. coli contamination. Local Health Access: ECU Health says it has secured funding to reopen a hospital in Martin County as a Rural Emergency Hospital, aiming to restore local care. Public Health & Tech: North Carolina’s new budget includes major cybersecurity and health data investments, including funding for the N.C. Health Information Exchange Authority. Wellness Policy: Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would have restricted homeless camping and created “drug-free” zones, arguing it’s an unfunded mandate that could hinder treatment and safety. PFAS Help for Homeowners: A new Wilmington-based site, WaterFilterForPFAS.com, launched to explain testing and filter options for “forever chemicals.”
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