AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety Recall: FDA expanded a voluntary recall of Lundberg Family Farms White Jasmine Rice (54,648 pounds; UPC 073416040281; lots 260201MA/260202MA; best-before Feb. 1–2, 2027), affecting stores including in Florida and other states, after potential foreign material contamination was found. Community Food Support: Tampa General Hospital was recognized for its “food as medicine” push, signing the Make Hospital Food Healthy Again pledge and spotlighting nutrition-centered patient meals. Local Dining & Fundraising: Southwest Florida’s Sizzle Dining returns for its 10th year, running all September with 140 participating restaurants in Lee and Collier counties and $1 from each meal supporting Blessings in a Backpack. New Restaurant Opening: Shake Shack will open its South Naples location Sept. 4 (dine-in and drive-thru) and donate $1 per sandwich sold that day to Harry Chapin Food Bank. Shellfish Heritage: A feature on oysters’ deep roots in St. Andrews Bay highlights how scientists and residents are working to keep shellfish central to Florida’s coastal food culture.
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