AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Alert: Everything Sprouts LLC is recalling specific alfalfa sprout products after an E. coli and Salmonella outbreak sickened 55 people across 15 states, with four hospitalizations reported; Minnesota and Wisconsin are among the affected states, and consumers are urged to throw away recalled lots and sanitize surfaces. Public Health & Nutrition Policy: A new analysis finds state bans on using SNAP benefits to buy soda can modestly reduce soda purchases among recipients, with water sales showing no similar change. Access to Care: North Dakota lawmakers are set for a second special session this year, including work on kratom regulations amid concerns about addiction risk. Mental Health & Community Response: Minneapolis is under scrutiny for diverting thousands of mental health calls away from police, raising questions about costs and oversight. Health in the News (Minnesota): A Minnesota woman died after a Highway 169 crash in Blue Earth County when her vehicle lost a tire and rolled; seatbelt use was not reported. Healthcare Workforce/Systems: Minnesota’s 988 crisis line calls are rising sharply, more than doubling since 2022, according to MDH.
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