AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety & Recalls: City Foods recalled thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef nationwide after possible listeria contamination, with no illnesses reported so far. Consumer Protection: Consumer Reports urged the U.S. CPSC to investigate the whole “squishy toys” category after 33 incidents of chemical burns, skin irritation, and strong odors tied to products sold at major retailers. Privacy & Tech: Flock Safety rolled out new privacy safeguards for its license plate readers, cutting data retention to seven days and adding more local law-enforcement controls. Mobility & Safety: Uber completed a UK-wide rollout of in-app trip audio recording, stored and encrypted in the app for later review by Uber Safety Support. Household Costs: Ireland’s CPI rose 3.4% year-on-year in July, with the biggest jumps in education, clothing/footwear, and housing-related costs. Retail & Fraud: BBB Scam Tracker put Brentwood, NY at 70th in the state for July scam reports, with losses totaling $53.44 in the one reported case that listed an amount. Energy & Water Bills: UK water regulator Ofwat allowed five suppliers to raise charges to fund extra spending, drawing criticism that customers shouldn’t be treated like a “blank cheque.” Consumer Markets: Nintendo warned shoppers in-store that Switch 2 will jump to $499.99 starting Sept. 1, 2026.
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