AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety: CDC and FDA traced a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, with more than 1,600 confirmed illnesses and 94 hospitalizations; Taco Bell says it has removed the implicated lettuce supplier’s product and will replace it in affected markets within 24 hours. Local Business & Economy: West Virginia’s tourism leadership is in transition as Chelsea Ruby steps down as Department of Tourism director after nine years, citing major growth including $9 billion in tourism economic impact last year. Healthcare & Industry: A Meritus Medical Center team performed a lung blood clot removal procedure after a patient was treated locally for a case that typically goes to larger tertiary centers, signaling expanding regional care capacity. Infrastructure: Weirton’s water treatment plant expansion is delayed after change orders push substantial completion to Oct. 15 and final payment to Nov. 16, with the project about 90.7% complete. Workforce & Education Pipeline: Toyota West Virginia hosted Ohio University leaders to strengthen recruiting and long-term partnerships tied to the plant’s 30th anniversary.
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