Health Dec 19 California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation? Gov. Gavin Newsom said he declared the state of emergency to better position state staff and supplies to respond to the outbreak.
Nation Dec 18 First severe bird flu case in U.S. reported in Louisiana, according to health officials A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.
Health Nov 22 First case of bird flu infection in a U.S. child confirmed in California, officials say The infection brings the reported number of U.S. bird flu cases this year to 55, including 29 in California, the CDC said. Most were farmworkers who tested positive with mild symptoms.
Health Nov 07 CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections Farmworkers in close contact with infected animals should be tested and offered treatment even if they show no symptoms, said Dr. Nirav Shah, principal director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health Oct 25 McDonald’s E. coli outbreak expands with at least 75 sickened A total of 22 people have now been hospitalized, and two have developed a dangerous kidney disease complications, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. One person has died in Colorado.
Health Oct 23 5 things to know about E. coli and the McDonald’s outbreak A preliminary investigation suggests raw slivered onions served on Quarter Pounders are a likely source of the outbreak.
Health Oct 22 Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders At least 49 people in 10 states have been sickened, including one person who died and 10 who were hospitalized, federal health officials said Tuesday.
Health Oct 16 12 million pounds of meat and poultry recalled over possible listeria contamination The updated recall includes prepared salads, burritos and other foods sold at stores including Costco, Trader Joe's, Target, Walmart and Kroger. The meat used in those products was processed at a Durant, Oklahoma, manufacturing plant operated by BrucePac.
Health Sep 24 Obesity rates hold steady, but severe obesity is on the rise Experts say preventing obesity in the first place is key, starting in early childhood.
Nation Aug 29 Records show Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times A Boar’s Head deli meat plant in Virginia tied to a deadly food poisoning outbreak repeatedly violated federal regulations, including instances of mold, insects, liquid dripping from ceilings, and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment, newly released records show.