Sea Turtle Meat in Zanzibar Leads to Multiple Deaths and Hospitalizations

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – A recent incident on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago has raised concerns after multiple individuals died or fell ill from consuming sea turtle meat. The authorities reported that eight children and one adult lost their lives, with 78 others being hospitalized. Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy in Zanzibar, but this incident highlights the potential dangers of consuming it. Dr. Haji Bakari, the medical officer in the Mkoani District, confirmed …

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupe Declared Over After Numerous Deaths and Hospitalizations

Atlanta, GA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the end of a salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe that resulted in multiple deaths and hundreds of hospitalizations. The outbreak, which was first identified in January, has been declared officially over by health officials. The CDC reports that a total of 261 people across 25 states were affected by the outbreak. Of those cases, 92 individuals were hospitalized, and there were four …

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CDC Drops COVID-19 Case Tracking, Shifts Focus to Vaccinations and Hospitalizations

Atlanta, Georgia – Following the end of the public health emergency in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made changes to its COVID-19 tracking system. Now, instead of tracking COVID cases, the CDC is focusing on monitoring hospitalizations and deaths related to COVID, as well as keeping track of vaccination rates. This shift reflects a new approach to measuring the activity of the virus in the U.S., particularly in …

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Dairy Brand Listeria Outbreak: Nationwide Recall of Queso Fresco and Other Cheese Products After Listeria Outbreak Linked to 23 Hospitalizations and 2 Deaths

Aspen, Colorado – Rizo-López Foods Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of over 60 dairy products, including popular Super Bowl snacks queso fresco and Cotija cheese, due to their link to a multistate listeria outbreak resulting in 23 hospitalizations and two deaths. The recall includes products sold under various brand names such as Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, and Food City. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised consumers to refrain from consuming …

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Listeria Outbreak Linked to Rizo-López Cheese: 23 Hospitalizations, 2 Deaths

HOUSTON, TEXAS – The recent recall of dairy products by Rizo-López Foods Inc. has raised concerns following a multistate listeria outbreak that has resulted in 23 hospitalizations and two deaths across the United States. The popular Super Bowl snacks queso fresco and Cotija cheese were among the more than 60 products recalled nationwide. The affected products include cheese, yogurt, and sour cream under brand names such as Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo Bros, and Food …

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupe Declared Over by CDC – Numerous Deaths and Hospitalizations Decline

CHEYENNE, WYOMING – The recent outbreak of salmonella linked to cantaloupes has come to an end, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak led to multiple deaths and hundreds of people being hospitalized, raising concerns about the safety of the popular fruit. The CDC announced that the outbreak, which affected several states, is over and that consumers no longer need to avoid cantaloupes from the implicated sources. The agency had warned …

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