Health Sep 25 More than 167,000 pounds of meat were recalled. What to know about the state of food safety in the U.S. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Politics Aug 05 Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, placing her in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Jul 27 Watch 6:24 Cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks raise concerns about U.S. food safety Public health concerns are widening as cyclosporiasis cases surge and a salmonella outbreak across 17 states has many Americans raising concerns about U.S. food safety. Back-to-back cases where people are getting sick from food have put many on edge. William… By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas
Nation Jul 24 Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states Federal health officials on Friday said they have linked cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite tied to shredded lettuce to an additional four states, expanding the scope of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora. By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Science Jul 20 Watch 5:57 Test results create more confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak Federal officials are still trying to determine the source of a multistate outbreak linked to lettuce. There may be more than 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide. The FDA said that a lettuce sample from Taylor Farms that was initially reported… By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant
Jul 17 Lettuce supplied to Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite By Bill Barrow, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press A Food and Drug Administration investigation so far has identified a single supplier of the lettuce. The federal warnings to consumers did not identify the company, but Taylor Fresh Foods, of Salinas, California, said FDA testing indicated it was “a… Continue reading
Jul 14 Cyclosporiasis infections are surging. Michigan officials say lettuce is a possible cause By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press In Michigan — where more than 3,300 cases have been reported — officials say early information points to lettuce or salad greens as a possible culprit. Continue reading
Jun 09 Only half of U.S. adults trust the CDC's public health recommendations, poll finds By Hannah Grabenstein The only group for whom trust in the CDC has increased over the past year are Republican voters — 67% this year, slightly up from 63% when the poll was conducted in April 2025… Continue reading
May 04 What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak that has killed 3 people By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press There is no specific treatment or cure for hantavirus infections, but early medical attention can increase the chance of survival. Continue reading
Jan 05 Watch 8:05 What the overhaul of U.S. vaccine guidance means for public health By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant In a major departure from past practice, the CDC is scaling back the number of recommended vaccines for children. The new schedule recommends that flu and COVID vaccines only be given after consulting with a healthcare provider and narrows recommendations… Continue watching