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Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Hedgehogs
A CDC investigation update of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to contact with pet hedgehogs has been posted: www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium-01-19/index.html. Updates: Ten more people infected with the outbreak strain…
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U.S. measles cases in first five months of 2019 surpass total cases per year for past 25 years
Today, CDC is reporting 971 cases of measles in the United States thus far in 2019. This is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1994, when…
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Annual Report to the Nation: Overall cancer mortality continues to decline
The latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds that, for all cancer sites combined, cancer death rates continued to decline in men, women, and children…
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After 20-year increase, New Diabetes Cases Decline
New cases of diagnosed diabetes in the U.S. decreased by 35 percent since a peak in 2009 – the first sign that efforts to stop the nation’s diabetes epidemic are…
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CDC Food Safety Alert: E. coli O26 outbreak linked to flour
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of E. coli O26 infections linked to flour has been posted www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2019/flour-05-19/index.html. Key points: CDC, public health and regulatory officials in…
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CDC Foodborne Outbreak Updates-Tahini and Pre-Cut Melons
CDC has posted updates regarding two separate multistate outbreak investigations: a Salmonella outbreak linked to tahini, and a Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut melons. Update: Salmonella infections linked to Karawan…
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CDC Investigation Notice: CDC Foodborne Outbreak Investigations Updates: Raw Oysters and Raw Tuna
CDC posted updates regarding two separate investigations: a multistate outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses linked to raw oysters, and a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to frozen raw tuna. Update:…
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Food Safety Alert – Salmonella outbreak linked to Karawan brand tahini
A CDC food safety alert about a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Karawan brand tahini has been posted at www.cdc.gov/salmonella/concord-05-19/index.html Key points: CDC, public health and regulatory officials…
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CDC’s Eight Tips for Safe and Healthy Summertime Work and Play
Whether you are planning an overseas vacation, getting ready for a staycation, or will be working outdoors, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest health tips, alerts, and social…
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CDC Investigation Notice: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Contact with Live Poultry
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