AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety: The FDA detailed Taylor Farms’ cyclospora-linked lettuce recall, pulling 236,192 cases of iceberg and romaine (plus some mixed salads) across 27 states and Mexico, with Walmart’s Marketside the biggest share and major chains like Subway and Taco Bell also named. Manufacturing & Health: WK Kellogg says it will remove artificial colors and BHT from its full cereal lineup and packaging by end of 2026, with production changes starting later this year. Industrial Operations: A new report highlights how part marking methods (like dot peen and scribe) can add shop-floor noise—an overlooked factor in manufacturing traceability. Michigan Economy & Trade: A Midwest study says last year’s tariffs cost the average Michigan household about $3,200 and effectively cut 12,400 manufacturing jobs. Tech & Cybersecurity: VicOne released a free NVIDIA Isaac Sim extension so robotics teams can test cyber-safety attack scenarios in simulation before deploying robots. Agriculture & Bio-Control: MSU began Michigan’s first biological control program for invasive scarlet lily beetles, releasing parasitoid wasps to reduce populations over time. Energy & Infrastructure: Michigan regulators weigh stronger earnings penalties tied to utility reliability for DTE and Consumers Energy customers. Local Business: Michigan’s unemployment law updates streamline appeals and expand hardship waivers.
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