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Oregon Newborn Indirectly Sickened with Salmonella from Backyard Chickens
May 14, 2024
Oregon newborn indirectly sickened with Salmonella from backyard chickens suggests that infection can occur, even without direct contact with infected birds. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from January 2023 to October 2023 there were… read more
New Data Suggests that Pets Can Carry Superbugs and Can Transfer Them to Their Human Owners
May 9, 2024
Shocking new data suggests that pets can carry superbugs and may transmit them to their human owners. Research presented at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infections conference suggests that owners should isolate their sick pets to avoid catching… read more
Young Brazilian Woman Diagnosed with Botulism During Work Exchange Program
May 7, 2024
Young Brazilian woman diagnosed with botulism during work exchange program is hospitalized. Family is attempting to move her home for further treatment. A young Brazilian woman participating in a work exchange program in Colorado becomes paralyzed and fighting for her… read more
May 6, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an investigation on pesticides in spices after Hong Kong halted sales of certain products by Indian spice manufacturers, MDH and Everest. This decision comes after the discovery that some of these products… read more
Gibson Farms Linked to Walnut E. coli Outbreak
May 1, 2024
Gibson Farms linked to walnut E. coli outbreak. E. coli in walnuts? Gibson Farms issued a recall for their Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts after receiving notification from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that… read more
April 30, 2024
Put down those walnuts! Check your pantries. The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, announced they are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to organic walnuts from Gibson Farms, Inc…. read more
Blue Bell Lawsuit Hits News Again
April 30, 2024
Another Blue Bell lawsuit hits the news again. This time, targeting directors and officers on the company’s board. This case comes nearly 9 years after the Listeria outbreak linked to the Texas ice cream company. Will the outcome of this… read more
Could There Be Bird Flu in Milk You Have in Your Fridge? Experts Say It’s Likely!
April 29, 2024
Could there be bird flu in milk you have in your fridge? Experts say it is likely! In a recent report from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a survey of retail milk across the United States showed… read more
Does the Five-Second Rule Stand Up to Science? Apparently, it Does!
April 13, 2024
Is the five-second rule real? Germ scientists say it is. On your mark. Get set! Go!!! Your favorite candy falls out of your hand, makes a perfect drop shot onto the counter that would make even Serena Williams proud, and… read more
New Bacteria May Contribute to Colon Cancer Treatment Failure
April 12, 2024
A new strain of bacteria discovered in colon cancer patient samples reveals a novel bacteria may contribute to colon cancer, says researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington. These bacteria, found primarily at the other end of… read more