AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety: A multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled fresh jalapeños has sickened 431 people across 32 states, including New Mexico, with 57 hospitalizations and no reported deaths—another reminder that “counting recalls” can miss how one contamination event triggers many alerts. Mosquito Control: Albuquerque is weighing a $130,000 boost for expanded mosquito surveillance as New Mexico health officials warn the season could run longer, raising West Nile risk. Wildfire Health & Access: The Frijoles Fire near Santa Fe is holding around 15,200 acres with 45% containment, after a support crew member died in a medical incident; smoke and road impacts continue. Animal Health & Food Prices: The U.S. resumed Mexican cattle imports after a New World screwworm pause, with controlled screening at Arizona ports—moves aimed at beef prices but likely limited for shoppers. Public Health Costing: New research estimates it costs about $244,480 to launch a measles response before a second case is counted, with per-case costs dropping as outbreaks grow. Care Access Policy: New Mexico is set to continue funding gender-affirming care for minors after federal Medicaid cuts.
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