Infectious Disease - Page 44

April 21, 2025

Public health alert issued for budget-friendly Mexican meal: 'Should be thrown away'

The FSIS recently issued a public health alert for Aldi's pork carnitas, warning that the 16-ounce packages may be contaminated with metal as of April 19.

April 19, 2025

Another state confirms measles case with infected child its first of year

Virginia recently announced that its first case of the measles this year involved a child who had traveled out of the country prior to being diagnosed.

April 19, 2025

Enoki mushroom packages recalled for possible listeria contamination

A brand of enoki mushrooms has been recalled because of possible listeria contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the mushroom packages were distributed nationwide.

April 19, 2025

Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years

Michigan has reported a measles outbreak after three cases were confirmed in Montcalm County, following seven other U.S. states with marked outbreaks.

April 18, 2025

New report raises questions on COVID timeline and origin

Former U.S. congressman Mike Gallagher discusses a new report detailing more information on the timeline and origins of the COVID-19 pandemic on ‘America Reports’

April 18, 2025

Biden's vax-focused COVID-19 website obliterated by White House, replaced with 'true origins' virus guide

The White House rolled out a new COVID.gov website showing the “true origins" of the coronavirus after Democrats and the media discredited the lab-leak theory.

April 17, 2025

Texas measles cases are underreported, response hurt by funding cuts, CDC scientist says

A CDC senior scientist provided an update on the measles outbreak on Tuesday, while taking reporter questions about the agency's response.

April 16, 2025

Texas measles outbreak swells to 561 cases, CDC sends more help

Measles have continued to spread in Texas with a total of 561 reported cases. Gaines County, the center of the outbreak, saw an increase of nine cases since mid-April.

April 15, 2025

Poison fruit in 'White Lotus' comes from 'suicide tree': Is it real?

"The White Lotus" on HBO has brought attention to Cerbera odollam, a highly toxic tree native to Southeast Asia known as the "suicide tree." Its seeds contain cerberin, a potent cardiac toxin.

April 15, 2025

CDC eyes narrower COVID-19 vaccine guidance ahead of 2025–2026 season

The CDC's vaccine committee will convene for a two-day meeting this week to consider recommendations on vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine for 2025-2026.