AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety: Publix is recalling GreenWise Organic IQF frozen blueberries sold in eight states, including South Carolina, after FDA/CDC-linked E. coli O145:H28 illnesses (12 confirmed cases, 4 hospitalizations) tied to lot code 60401 and a Feb. 9, 2028 best-by date. Retail & Compliance: South Carolina’s new Truth in Shrimp Labeling Act requires restaurants to clearly disclose whether shrimp is local or imported, aiming to protect the state’s commercial shrimping industry after “Shrimpgate” testing found most restaurants weren’t serving local shrimp. Healthcare Policy: A new SC law starting Jan. 1, 2027 will require hospitals and other facilities to provide patients access to electronic itemized medical bills in plain language, with paper options on request. Housing & Growth: South Carolina’s population surge is tightening affordability and reshaping demand, with mixed-use projects like Downtown Nexton expanding to meet buyers. Business & Finance: HomeTrust Bank adds a Healthcare Banking Division for medical, dental, and veterinary practices, while Invest Greenville elects its 2026-27 board leadership in Greenville-Pitt County. Manufacturing & Workforce: Women in Manufacturing Association releases the agenda for its 16th WIM SUMMIT in Las Vegas (Oct. 7-9), spotlighting leadership, workforce development, and AI.
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