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Analysis highlights bacterial contamination, multidrug-resistance, in retail meat samples

An analysis of FDA data found over one-third of US retail meat samples tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria, and nearly 1 in 4 bacterial isolates collected were multidrug-resistant. 

Chris Dall

Salmonella outbreak tied to pistachio cream sickens people in 2 states

The FDA is investigating whether other lots or products made by the Turkish company are impacted.

Lisa Schnirring

Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to brown eggs

The outbreak has sickened 79 people in 7 states and is linked to brown cage free and brown certified organic eggs from a distributor in California.

Chris Dall
Brown eggs in carton

African countries endorse coordinated plan to battle cholera outbreaks

Leaders agree to adopt the incident management support team, a tactic that was used successfully to coordinate the region’s response to mpox outbreaks. 

Lisa Schnirring
child cholera treatment

Freshwater fish in California harboring infectious parasites may pose risk to people

Analysis of freshwater fish from sites where people actively catch and eat fish found that 2 species of trematodes, a type of flatworm, were prevalent.

Chris Dall
Largemouth bass

Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers grows

 Among 45 cases, 16 people have required hospitalization.

Stephanie Soucheray

Africa CDC convenes emergency committee to tackle cholera outbreaks

Cholera cases in Africa have risen sharply this year, with illnesses on track to pass totals recorded in 2023 and 2024. 

Lisa Schnirring
cholera treatment center

Multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to whole cucumbers

The outbreak has sickened 26 people in 15 states and is linked to a grower and distributor in Florida.

Chris Dall

Testing ties Listeria outbreak to ready-to-eat sandwiches

An earlier investigation hinted at hospital food as a source, but evidence didn't reveal a specific item.

Lisa Schnirring

African officials eye coordinated response to curb cholera outbreaks

Four hard-hit countries—South Sudan, Angola, the DR Congo, and Sudan—account for about 90% of cases.

Lisa Schnirring

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