AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety & Lawsuits: A national law firm filed the first lawsuit against Publix over recalled GreenWise frozen blueberries tied to an E. coli outbreak, alleging serious illness after the product was sold in May; the FDA/CDC report 12 confirmed cases as of July 6. Public Health Alerts: The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage after a nearly 25% drop in June donations, urging people to book appointments now—especially for platelets and O positive/B negative blood. Health & Safety at Home: An Alabama teen is warning others after a viral “microwave sensory toy” trend (NeeDoh) led to third-degree burns when the toy’s hot gel exploded. Care Workforce Pipeline: Stillman College and Faulkner University announced a nursing degree pathway to expand access to qualified nurses, with a focus on rural Alabama and the Black Belt. Elder Protection: Cherokee County marked Elder Abuse Awareness Day with a proclamation and renewed calls for coordination between law enforcement and DHR. Environmental Health Policy: EPA proposed letting Alabama take over coal ash (coal combustion residuals) permitting, a move aimed at shifting oversight from federal to state control.
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