AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Health & Food Safety: FDA issued a multistate recall for Crystal Temptations “Chocolatey Eyeballs” Halloween candy due to undeclared milk allergens; no illnesses reported so far, but people with milk allergy could face serious reactions. Health Costs & Coverage: A NJ commission approved a 17.3% average premium increase for state and local government workers’ health plans, while a separate panel for school workers deadlocked on a rate hike. Environment & Water Safety: NJ joined a coalition urging EPA to add microplastics to the drinking-water monitoring list under federal rules. Local Care Access: A new EOM Dental Center in Sequim pairs general dentistry with an Eastern medicine healing center aimed at anxiety and chronic pain support. Workplace Injury/Legal: A federal judge in Trenton declined to reduce a $3.7M verdict for a railroad worker’s medical expenses. Animal Health/Conservation: NJ osprey breeding is still struggling—scientists cite food stress tied to a shortage of menhaden fish. Safety Incident: A toddler fell from Casino Pier’s Sky Ride in Seaside Heights; officials say the ride appeared to be functioning properly and the state is investigating.
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