AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety & Retail: FDA upgraded a Texas shell-egg recall to Class I, the highest risk level, with sell-by dates running into mid-August—Louisiana shoppers are urged to check carton codes and dates. Consumer Protection: Louisiana’s Act 751 (effective Aug. 1) blocks debit card surcharge fees, but retailers say the change doesn’t fully solve the cost problem because banks and networks still charge businesses. Energy & Costs: GasBuddy reports show Louisiana fuel prices easing in the week ending Aug. 8, with notable low points across parishes (regular as low as $3.20 in Concordia; diesel lows reported in multiple areas). Local Business Support: A spotlight on the Louisiana Small Business Development Center highlights no-cost consulting and training across all 64 parishes, including help with business plans and lender-ready financing. Workforce & Industry Tech: A new webinar on practical AI for workplace safety points to growing demand for safer, smarter operations—plus the need for privacy and human oversight. Heat Risk: Excessive heat warnings remain in effect across the region, with heat index values pushing into the low-to-mid 110s.
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