AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Alert: A salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers has spread to 27 states, with 300+ illnesses and 36 hospitalizations reported; Minnesota, Colorado and Illinois lead case counts, and Qdoba has pulled jalapeños while Chipotle already made similar changes. Public Health Watch: CDC says the cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to 15 states, including Illinois, with cases rising and investigators still focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms. Hospital & Infection Control: CDC confirms candida auris cases in Illinois; the drug-resistant fungus can be deadly for hospital and nursing home patients, spreading through colonization and contact. Workplace Health: Oak Park Fire Department partnered with the University of Illinois Fire Institute on a long-term cancer screening study using blood/urine samples and exposure logs. Community Health Access: A Chicago comedians survey finds nearly 16% are uninsured, with many relying on Get Covered Illinois or Medicaid amid ACA and subsidy uncertainty. Safety & Injury Prevention: Chicago reports another teen death after an e-scooter crash, underscoring ongoing concerns about shared micromobility risks.
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