AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Health: Washington health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts’ broccoli sprouts, with 13 people sick across King, Whatcom, Spokane and other counties; officials urge anyone who has the sprouts to throw them away or return them and to contact a doctor for symptoms. Food Safety: A separate sprout recall expanded in the Midwest after Everything Sprouts’ alfalfa-sprout-linked salmonella outbreak, adding a radish mix product line tied to specific lot codes. Environmental Health: The Washington Department of Ecology fined Amazon and Walmart more than $1.1 million for selling banned refrigerants (hydrofluorocarbons), underscoring how state rules target climate-warming chemicals. Workplace Safety: Records reviewed by AP show a Washington pulp mill disaster site had a history of safety complaints, poor maintenance, and toxic chemical discharges before a tank collapse killed 11 workers. Access to Care: Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order to prepare Washington for looming Medicaid changes tied to federal cuts, setting up a committee to track impacts and barriers to coverage. Opioid Prevention: Free naloxone is available through local health departments and a Washington naloxone finder, with guidance that no training is needed to administer.
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