Powell is in the news: a family tragedy in Ohio and a food-safety recall tied to a lettuce outbreak. Powell’s current role anchors this brief update.
The CDC and FDA have tied a cyclosporiasis outbreak to iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier. Taco Bell and other chains have removed affected lettuce as the investigation continues; about 7,000 cases have been reported across 34 states.
A group along the Scioto River in Powell, Ohio, has tragically drowned after attempting to help someone in distress. Five adults died, two children were rescued, and authorities warn others to assess swimming ability and safety gear as the river ran high.