AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPFAS Enforcement: Washington Department of Ecology fined Amazon and Walmart more than $1.1 million for selling banned refrigerants (R-134a) tied to powerful greenhouse gases, underscoring how the state’s cooling-product phaseout is being enforced. Public Health—Food Safety: Washington State Department of Health warned residents not to eat broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts after a Salmonella outbreak sickened 13 people in Washington (two hospitalized), with cases spread across multiple counties; officials say there’s no recall yet but urge people to throw out recently purchased product. Shellfish/Crabbing Compliance: WDFW reminded Puget Sound Dungeness crabbers that summer catch reporting is due Sept. 8–Oct. 1 (or $10 non-reporting penalty for late reports), with a new MyWDFW app option for in-field digital reporting. Water Quality—Lead Cleanup: Seattle Public Utilities is addressing lead contamination near 23rd Ave W with area closures, specialized cleanup, and ongoing testing, while investigative and enforcement efforts focus on a nearby battery facility. Workplace Safety & Pollution Oversight: Records reviewed by AP describe a Washington pulp mill disaster site with a history of safety complaints, poor maintenance, and toxic chemical discharges, alongside Ecology and labor enforcement actions. Wildfire Costs: A report highlights how wildfire risk is driving up costs for Northwest utilities, with consumer advocates warning spending could translate into higher bills.
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