AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCyclospora Update (Missouri): MU Health Care says it has treated 96 cyclosporiasis cases since the outbreak began, with most managed outpatient; Missouri health officials report 1,095 confirmed cases statewide as of Sunday, nearly double the prior week, and infectious-disease doctors note symptoms can take weeks to appear. CDC Outbreak Watch: The lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak is now tied to 15 states, with Ohio and Michigan reporting the highest totals as cases and related ER visits continue to be tracked. Salmonella Food Safety (Missouri): Chipotle and Qdoba removed jalapeños after a multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to Mexican peppers sickened at least 345 people across 27 states; Missouri is among the states reporting cases, though officials say there’s no ongoing risk from the restaurants. Local Health & Environment: Missouri DNR says it’s responding to E. coli contamination in the Big River after problems at the Leadwood wastewater treatment facility, with temporary repairs underway. Medicaid Fraud Push: Missouri’s AG joined a national push urging Congress to pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act to expand states’ ability to investigate Medicaid recipient fraud. Community Health Access: Chiro One is offering sports physicals at select St. Louis and Kansas City clinics as families prep for the school sports season.
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