AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFDA & Health Watch: The FDA is reviewing seven popular peptides for possible inclusion on a compounding list, as demand grows for weight loss, performance and “longevity” uses—while regulators flag limited safety and effectiveness data. Food Safety: A Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce recall tied to cyclospora has spread to 27 states, including Maryland, with health officials urging consumers to check product labels and symptoms. Energy & Data Centers: Maryland is at the center of a broader fight over electricity and data-center growth, with Montgomery County weighing an 18-month pause and new proposals tied to higher PJM capacity costs. Local Business & Finance: McCormick plans a London secondary listing as it moves ahead with its Unilever food merger, keeping its main NYSE listing while aiming to boost liquidity. Healthcare Business: United Therapeutics appointed Victor Dzau to its board, adding a major health-policy and academic leader. Public Safety & Jobs: Baltimore County added 12 battalion chiefs in a $3.4 million expansion to address command shortages. Sports (Maryland): The Orioles split a doubleheader with the Red Sox in Boston—stopping a historic Red Sox win streak at 15.
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