Health Aug 07 Jalapeños linked to a U.S. salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
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
Politics Jul 30 Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to be director of the nation’s top public health agency advanced on Thursday, setting aside concerns that she will not stand up to political meddling. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Jul 17 Lettuce supplied to Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite 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… By Bill Barrow, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Politics Jul 15 WATCH: Erica Schwartz testifies in confirmation hearing for CDC director Schwartz told the Senate health committee she "will never betray the science” and pledged to use “radical transparency” in a bid to rebuild public trust in the agency. But several senators questioned how she might handle pressure from Health Secretary… By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
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
Jul 10 What you need to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak By Tim McPhillips A foodborne parasitic infection has health officials urging people and restaurants to take special care with food safety. 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 29 What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, form of Ebola causing an outbreak in Congo By Devi Shastri, Associated Press The virus causing an outbreak in Congo suspected of killing more than 200 people is less common than others that cause Ebola disease, which is complicating the response because there are no specific treatments or vaccines. Continue reading
May 18 An American doctor is among the newest cases in rare Ebola outbreak in Congo By Jean-Yves Kamale, Wilson McMakin, Monika Pronczuk, Associated Press The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency on Sunday. As of Monday, there were over 300 suspected cases and 118 deaths in Ituri and North Kivu provinces. Continue reading