AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAvian Flu Response in Providence: Rhode Island health and environmental officials say H5N1 was found at Antonelli Poultry; about 445 asymptomatic birds were euthanized and the market will stay closed for cleaning and sanitizing, while staff are monitored for 10 days and the human risk is described as low. Food Safety Recall: The FDA issued a Class I recall for Alfredo sauce tied to possible salmonella contamination, with distribution to food service operations across 41 states. Defense Industry Expansion: Raytheon plans a $100 million expansion in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, to grow missile defense radar testing and Patriot missile subcomponent production, creating about 150 jobs. Port & Maritime Growth: A new pier is set to expand capacity at Quonset Business Park’s Port of Davisville, aiming to boost shipping and related opportunities. Local Agriculture & Training: Ghana’s Black Stars trained in Providence as World Cup preparations ramp up, highlighting Rhode Island’s role in international sports logistics. Public Health Policy Fight: Rhode Island AGs joined a coalition urging Congress to restore SNAP benefits in the Farm Bill, warning cuts increase hunger and shift costs to states. Vehicle Safety Recall: Honda announced a recall affecting 880,000 vehicles nationwide due to rear suspension failure risk linked to corrosion from de-icing agents, including Rhode Island.
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