AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety Recall: Taylor Farms expanded its iceberg lettuce recall tied to a Cyclospora outbreak, pulling shredded product distributed June 29–July 16 across 27 states, including Arkansas, after federal health officials linked the lot to thousands of reported illnesses; the company says it’s “actively removing” product and urges consumers to discard it. Retail Response: Walmart removed some affected lettuce items, while Taco Bell pulled potentially impacted ingredients nationwide as investigators continue traceback work. Arkansas Business & Data: ParcelRecordsUSA says it has completed a statewide Arkansas property-record directory covering all 75 counties, aiming to make parcel and ZIP-code research easier for residents and businesses. Banking & Sports Marketing: Regions Bank launched “Regions Extra: Welcome to the SEC,” a video podcast spotlighting new SEC head coaches, including Arkansas’ Ryan Silverfield. Retirement Taxes (National, Arkansas angle): A new roundup highlights that Arkansas exempts up to $6,000 of certain pension income and doesn’t tax Social Security, positioning the state as relatively retiree-friendly on taxes. Mental Health Access (Regional): Coverage notes Arkansas’ 988 in-state answer rate lagged Missouri’s, underscoring ongoing demand for crisis services.
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