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Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots Hits 18 States
Grimmway Farms has recalled multiple sizes and brands of organic whole and baby carrots following a deadly E. coli outbreak that has impacted at least 18 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed on Sunday. The recall encompasses bagged carrots sold under various labels at major retailers such as Trader Joe's, Wegmans, and Nature's Promise. 
Grimmway Farms has recalled multiple sizes and brands of organic whole and baby carrots following a deadly E. coli outbreak that has impacted at least 18 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed on Sunday. The recall encompasses bagged carrots sold under various labels at major retailers such as Trader Joe's, Wegmans, and Nature's Promise. -
First U.S. Case of Severe Mpox Strain Confirmed in California
The first known case of a more severe strain of mpox, known as clade I, has been confirmed in the United States, health officials reported over the weekend. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that a traveler returning from Eastern Africa, where an active outbreak of this strain is ongoing, tested positive in California. The individual, now isolating at home, is reported to be improving, according to the CDC. 
The first known case of a more severe strain of mpox, known as clade I, has been confirmed in the United States, health officials reported over the weekend. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that a traveler returning from Eastern Africa, where an active outbreak of this strain is ongoing, tested positive in California. The individual, now isolating at home, is reported to be improving, according to the CDC. -
Global Measles Cases Spike to 10.3 Million Amid Vaccine Declines, WHO Warns
A staggering rise in measles cases globally has reignited concerns among health officials, with new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) revealing that more than 10.3 million people contracted the virus in 2023-a 20% increase from the previous year. Nearly 107,500 lives were claimed by the disease, with children under the age of five bearing the brunt, according to the report released Thursday. 
A staggering rise in measles cases globally has reignited concerns among health officials, with new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) revealing that more than 10.3 million people contracted the virus in 2023-a 20% increase from the previous year. Nearly 107,500 lives were claimed by the disease, with children under the age of five bearing the brunt, according to the report released Thursday. -
DNA Analysis Reveals Surprising Truths About Pompeii Victims' Identities and Lives
Modern DNA analysis is rewriting the history of Pompeii, revealing unexpected truths about the lives and identities of the ancient victims buried under ash from Mount Vesuvius's eruption in A.D. 79. Long-held assumptions about the relationships and sexes of those preserved in the Roman town have been debunked by researchers, offering new insights into their lives, cultural norms, and the Roman world's complex social fabric. 
Modern DNA analysis is rewriting the history of Pompeii, revealing unexpected truths about the lives and identities of the ancient victims buried under ash from Mount Vesuvius's eruption in A.D. 79. Long-held assumptions about the relationships and sexes of those preserved in the Roman town have been debunked by researchers, offering new insights into their lives, cultural norms, and the Roman world's complex social fabric. -
Health Workers Show Low Uptake of COVID Boosters and Flu Vaccines Amid Rising Vaccine Hesitancy
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that fewer than one in six health workers received a COVID-19 booster during the 2023-2024 respiratory virus season, highlighting vaccine reluctance even among frontline medical staff. Only 15.3% of healthcare personnel in acute care hospitals and 10.5% in nursing homes reported getting the updated COVID-19 booster, a sharp contrast to the more than 80% of hospital staff and 45.4% of nursing home staff who received flu shots. 
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that fewer than one in six health workers received a COVID-19 booster during the 2023-2024 respiratory virus season, highlighting vaccine reluctance even among frontline medical staff. Only 15.3% of healthcare personnel in acute care hospitals and 10.5% in nursing homes reported getting the updated COVID-19 booster, a sharp contrast to the more than 80% of hospital staff and 45.4% of nursing home staff who received flu shots. -
James Van Der Beek Reveals Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis as He Faces Health Battle
Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the hit 1990s series Dawson's Creek, announced over the weekend that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor, who had intended to keep his health battle private, felt compelled to go public after a tabloid leaked news of his diagnosis. 
Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role as Dawson Leery in the hit 1990s series Dawson's Creek, announced over the weekend that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The 47-year-old actor, who had intended to keep his health battle private, felt compelled to go public after a tabloid leaked news of his diagnosis. -
Costco Recalls Popular Chicken Products Amid Nationwide Listeria Scare
Costco has issued a recall for several of its chicken products over concerns of potential listeria contamination, a move that is part of a broader national recall linked to meat supplier BrucePac. The recall affects ready-to-eat chicken items sold at Costco and other major retailers, including Walmart, Publix, Target, Aldi, and Trader Joe's, according to a recent company announcement. 
Costco has issued a recall for several of its chicken products over concerns of potential listeria contamination, a move that is part of a broader national recall linked to meat supplier BrucePac. The recall affects ready-to-eat chicken items sold at Costco and other major retailers, including Walmart, Publix, Target, Aldi, and Trader Joe's, according to a recent company announcement. -
E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Prompts Major Fast-Food Chains to Remove Onions Nationwide
Fast food giants like Burger King, KFC, and Taco Bell have removed fresh onions from several of their locations amid concerns over a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the outbreak has sickened at least 49 people across 10 states, resulting in one fatality and the hospitalization of 10 others, including a child suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure. 
Fast food giants like Burger King, KFC, and Taco Bell have removed fresh onions from several of their locations amid concerns over a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the outbreak has sickened at least 49 people across 10 states, resulting in one fatality and the hospitalization of 10 others, including a child suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure. -
CDC Recommends Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for Some Seniors and Immunocompromised Individuals
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its recommendations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for certain groups, specifically encouraging older adults and those with compromised immune systems to receive an additional dose of the 2024-2025 vaccine. 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its recommendations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for certain groups, specifically encouraging older adults and those with compromised immune systems to receive an additional dose of the 2024-2025 vaccine. -
CDC Confirms No Human-to-Human Transmission of Bird Flu in Missouri Case Despite Rising Infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday that there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the H5N1 bird flu virus in a recent Missouri case, despite a rise in infections among farmworkers. The announcement comes after a monthslong investigation into the hospitalization of a Missouri patient, who tested positive for bird flu in August. The CDC's findings offer reassurance, although concerns about the virus spreading among animals and humans remain. 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday that there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the H5N1 bird flu virus in a recent Missouri case, despite a rise in infections among farmworkers. The announcement comes after a monthslong investigation into the hospitalization of a Missouri patient, who tested positive for bird flu in August. The CDC's findings offer reassurance, although concerns about the virus spreading among animals and humans remain.
