AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety Alert: Wisconsin health officials say illnesses tied to alfalfa sprouts are expanding after Minnesota reported 23 cases and the CDC flagged 55 nationwide, with four hospitalizations and multiple E. coli strains plus Salmonella; Everything Sprouts has issued recalls for specific lots sold under Everything Sprouts and Calco brands. Public Health: Wisconsin is also tracking a southwest measles outbreak tied to low vaccination rates, with case counts rising in recent updates. Health Care Access & Costs: The UW system is proposing a tuition freeze tied to additional state aid, aiming to keep tuition increases at or below inflation. Rural Health Funding: A Baraboo-area fire and EMS district faces a $2.2M shortfall and warns of potential service cuts or staffing impacts if funding gaps aren’t closed. Workplace Safety: The U.S. Department of Labor cited Wisconsin-based NaturPak (IPMF LLC) after industrial kettle incidents that killed two workers and injured others. Community Health: Milwaukee is reminding residents how to report dog bites and what happens next, as animal bite reports remain high.
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