AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Alert: The FDA upgraded Publix GreenWise frozen blueberry and mixed berry recall to its highest-risk Class I after an E. coli outbreak linked to 12 illnesses and four hospitalizations, with Alabama among the affected states—consumers are urged not to eat recalled products and to check lot numbers. Public Health Watch: COVID-19 is climbing in the U.S. even before the usual respiratory season, with CDC data showing rising test positivity; experts say it’s a good time to take precautions if you’re coughing or feverish. Medical Breakthrough in Alabama: An Alabama child was among the first eligible patients to receive Otarmeni, a newly approved gene therapy for inherited deafness caused by OTOF mutations, with treatment delivered through ALL Kids coverage. Health Care Access: Jackson Hospital announced an agreement with Blue Cross to emerge from bankruptcy, keeping emergency services and other care available in Montgomery. Medication Safety: Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief was recalled nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility, a key concern for products used in the eyes. Community Health: Dothan’s HeartSafe program hit its 100th workplace certification with Michelin, adding CPR training and more AEDs.
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