AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety Recalls: Walmart shoppers in Alabama should check for Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter (6.7 oz jars, lot LB028ACP04, best-by Jan. 28, 2027) recalled over possible Salmonella; no illnesses reported yet. Food Safety Outbreaks: Health officials also tied recalled jalapeños to a multistate Salmonella surge (345 sick in 27 states), with Chipotle and Qdoba removing jalapeños from menus. Agriculture Watch: Alabama Cooperative Extension and UGA experts are tracking the cotton jassid’s return after last year’s yield damage, with an update planned for the second half of the growing season. Local Infrastructure & Jobs: Minth Group broke ground on a $430M, 400-acre Gadsden campus expected to create 1,300 jobs, while ALDOT begins a year-long SR-205 bridge replacement in Etowah County. Energy & Tech Policy: Pinson approved a one-year moratorium on data centers, and Brookwood’s data-center debate continues as officials point to state permitting. Community & Outdoors: Albertville authorized a Drum Creek Greenway master plan agreement aimed at restoring impaired waters and building an 11-mile trail network. Workforce & Utilities: Alabama AFL-CIO endorsed Sheila McNeil for the Public Service Commission, focusing on utility affordability and infrastructure.
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