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health1 year ago•1 min saved

Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Widespread Cucumber Recall Across North America

The FDA has expanded its cucumber recall to 35 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces due to salmonella concerns, with 68 infections reported. Retailers like Walmart, Wegmans, Albertsons, and Costco are affected. The recall, initially started by SunFed Produce, now includes Baloian Farms and Russ Davis, which have also recalled products containing potentially contaminated cucumbers. While no deaths have been reported, 18 people have been hospitalized.

via The Cut|

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health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Emerging Threat: Parasitic Brain Worm Spreading in Southeastern US"

Scientists are warning that a parasitic brain worm called rat lungworm, typically found in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, has been identified in states around the Southeast US, including Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia. The parasite can infect humans through contaminated produce, but cannot reproduce in the human body. While most people recover fully without treatment, severe symptoms can occur. To prevent infection, individuals are advised to avoid eating raw or undercooked snails, slugs, frogs, or shrimp, and to thoroughly wash fresh produce.

via WSB Atlanta|

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