AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety: FDA issued a recall for Galil Importing’s Lior ground cinnamon sold in six states, including New Jersey, after Maryland testing found elevated lead levels; consumers are told to stop using the product (UPC 794711005484, lot GAP11304) and discard or return it. More Recall News: USDA also announced a recall of ready-to-eat Sempio Korean ginseng chicken stew imported from South Korea after it was shipped without required import reinspection; distribution included New Jersey, and officials say no illnesses have been confirmed. Healthcare Fraud Watch: CMS cut off payments to 11 providers suspected of fraudulently billing Medicare Advantage for durable medical equipment, including cases involving claims tied to deceased patients; the agency says it stopped $24 million, with no criminal charges announced. NJ Health & Philanthropy: Hackensack Meridian Health received a $125 million anonymous gift to expand Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, including a pavilion named for longtime HMH leader John K. Lloyd. Public Health Policy: New Jersey’s attorney general announced that certain synthetic kratom-related compounds will become illegal to possess and sell in the state under a temporary federal order. Medicare Access: CMS also moved to cut off suspected Medicare Advantage billing, underscoring tighter scrutiny for providers.
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