The two deaths occurred in Minnesota, however at the very least 99 individuals throughout 32 states have been sickened. The FDA has now expanded the recall, protecting three extra manufacturers of cantaloupes. Also within the information: an effort to comprise rabies; a norovirus outbreak; lead-contaminated applesauce; extra.
Axios:
Two Deaths Tied To Recalled Cantaloupe, CDC Says
Two individuals have died in Minnesota and 45 individuals have been hospitalized on account of an outbreak of salmonella tied to cantaloupe and lower fruit, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated Friday. In whole, at the very least 99 individuals throughout 32 states have been sickened on this outbreak, the CDC stated. (Reed, 11/24)
AP:
FDA Expands Cantaloupe Recall After Salmonella Infections Double In A Week
U.S. well being officers recalled three extra manufacturers of entire and pre-cut cantaloupes Friday because the variety of individuals sickened by salmonella greater than doubled this week. Nearly 100 individuals in 32 states have gotten sick from the contaminated fruits. Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio have the very best variety of circumstances. Two individuals have died of the infections in Minnesota, and 45 persons are hospitalized nationwide. (Shastri, 11/24)
In different well being alerts —
The Washington Post:
How One Rabid Kitten Triggered Massive Effort To Contain Deadly Disease
At first, Madeline Wahl thought her new kitten was having a nasty response to medicine for ringworm. After every dose, he would shake his head and flail his legs. She and her husband, Rich, had introduced the kitten to their home in a historic neighborhood in Omaha after a buddy discovered the stray meowing in her driveway. About 5 weeks old and barely two kilos, the cuddly black-and-white animal appeared like he was carrying a tuxedo. The Wahls named him Stanley. (Sun, 11/26)
CBS News:
Norovirus Outbreak Linked To Burrito Special For Northwestern Students
A deal for $1 burritos at a downtown Evanston restaurant turned out to be dangerous information for Northwestern college students and Evanston residents. The Evanston Health and Human Services Department warned Wednesday that it was monitoring a norovirus outbreak linked to the burrito particular. The division is investigating the outbreak together with Northwestern University. (Gonzalez and Harrington, 11/23)
CBS News:
FDA Warns About Neptune’s Fix Tianeptine Supplements After Reports Of Seizures, Hospitalizations
The Food and Drug Administration is warning customers to not use or buy any merchandise from the complement model referred to as Neptune’s Fix after receiving a number of experiences of extreme reactions, together with seizures and hospitalizations. The FDA says it’s testing samples for unlawful and dangerous substances. Neptune’s Fix dietary supplements purport to comprise tianeptine, an opioid various prescribed as an antidepressant in some Latin American, Asian and European international locations. Tianeptine is just not accepted to be used within the U.S. (Tin, 11/22)
CNN:
Recalled Applesauce Pouches Still On Some Store Shelves, FDA Says, As More Illnesses Reported
Cinnamon applesauce pouches which were recalled after experiences of excessive blood lead ranges in kids are nonetheless on the cabinets at some Dollar Tree shops, the US Food and Drug Administration stated Wednesday. (Dillinger, 11/22)
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