AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety: Taylor Farms expanded its voluntary recall of shredded iceberg lettuce tied to a Cyclospora outbreak, pulling products distributed June 29–July 16 across 27 states, including Alabama. The company says it’s “actively removing” the implicated lot and suspending Central Mexico shipments; consumers should discard the recalled lettuce and not eat it. Retail/Restaurants: Walmart pulled affected lettuce items and Taco Bell removed potentially impacted ingredients nationwide while federal traceback continues. Housing Market: WalletHub ranked Huntsville No. 12 overall for first-time homebuyers, citing a strong job market and low property taxes, even as affordability ranked mid-pack. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reported the week ending July 11 saw diesel prices vary widely by county, with Autauga’s lowest diesel at $4.09/gal and Lauderdale’s lowest regular at $3.18/gal. Local Business & Community: Africatown in Mobile held a homeownership resource event connecting families with lenders as the redevelopment group builds and refurbishes homes.
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