AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety: Costco recalled a batch of Kirkland Signature whipped cream sold in Alabama and 11 other states over possible cleaning-chemical contamination. Stop using affected cans and return them for a refund. Infant Health: Alabama’s infant mortality rate rose to 7.4 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, with 422 infant deaths, according to state health officials. Rural Care: Alabama received a $199 million federal rural-health award, while UAB is expanding physician training with a new family medicine residency in Boaz. A March of Dimes mobile unit is also targeting gaps in rural maternal care. Hospital Funding: The state is sending $40 million to Jackson Hospital for capital expenses as the Montgomery facility emerges from bankruptcy. Restaurant Inspections: Jefferson County inspectors found food held at unsafe temperatures at Cava Mezze Grille in Hoover and Chicken Salad Chick in Riverchase; both restaurants discarded the affected food.
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