AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety Recall: Walmart and Taylor Farms are pulling iceberg lettuce tied to a Cyclospora outbreak, with Taylor Farms expanding a voluntary recall to 27 states including Florida; consumers are told to discard affected products and seek refunds, as the parasite can cause prolonged, sometimes explosive diarrhea. Back-to-School Savings: Florida’s sales tax holiday runs July 20–Aug. 20, covering qualifying clothing (up to $100), school supplies (up to $50), learning aids (up to $30), and select computers/accessories (up to $1,500). Retail Price Pressure: A new look at 2026 fast-food pricing finds chains continuing to raise menu costs, pushing more “value” promotions as budgets tighten. Consumer Tech & Shopping: Walmart’s self-checkout loss-prevention approach includes a “texting”-looking monitoring tactic using staff devices, raising questions about how shoppers are tracked. Local Consumer Watch: Research in the Outer Banks found many restaurants advertising “local” shrimp served imported or farm-raised product instead.
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