AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety Alert: The CDC and FDA say a Salmonella Javiana outbreak tied to Mexican jalapeño peppers has sickened at least 345 people across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths reported. Montana Impact: Montana is among the affected states, and officials are urging people to check for recalled jalapeños and watch for symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Restaurant Response: Chipotle and rival Qdoba removed jalapeños from their menus after the suspected supply chain—via Coast Citrus Distributors—was traced to peppers grown in Sinaloa, Mexico. Public Health Watch: The FDA is still determining whether any implicated peppers reached grocery stores, while investigators continue traceback work. Medicaid & Housing: A KFF Health News report highlights how Medicaid work rules are leaving some homeless Montanans without coverage, adding pressure to already strained local clinics. Local Preparedness: Missoula County and partners are running an extreme heat and smoke response tabletop exercise, aiming to improve coordination as hotter summers become the new normal.
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