AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Alert: Michigan health officials say they had to chase Taco Bell supply-chain records three times before federal regulators could trace a cyclosporiasis outbreak source, underscoring how delays can slow contamination investigations. Multi-State Outbreak: Everything Sprouts LLC recalled specific alfalfa sprout products after 55 reported illnesses across 15 states tied to E. coli and Salmonella; consumers are urged to throw away affected lots and sanitize surfaces. Care Access for Seniors: A new primer explains Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services for Older Adults, highlighting barriers and what coverage can help with. Public Health & Environment: Scientists are pushing governments to curb microplastics after new Great Lakes research shows plastics can move through food webs, including fish. Local Health Event: Memorial Healthcare is offering free skin cancer screenings Aug. 26 in Owosso via a mobile unit—advance registration required. Michigan Health System Watch: Reports also flag ongoing concerns about ED boarding and handoff delays, with wide variation in how hospitals manage patients waiting for beds.
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