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Nipah Alarm in India Triggers Regional Health Screenings Across Asia
health1 month ago

Nipah Alarm in India Triggers Regional Health Screenings Across Asia

India reports Nipah virus infections in two nurses at a hospital in Barasat, near Kolkata, with an index patient who died; authorities have expanded testing, quarantined high-risk contacts, and issued a nationwide alert as states like Tamil Nadu bolster AES surveillance. The outbreak has spurred airport and border screenings in Thailand and Nepal, and Taiwan is considering making Nipah a notifiable disease. Nipah has no approved vaccine or antiviral, is carried by fruit bats, can cause severe respiratory illness and encephalitis, and has shown potential for human-to-human transmission in healthcare settings, contributing to high fatality rates (40-75%).

via NCHStats|
#health#hospital-transmission#india-outbreak-west-bengal
public-health5 months ago

Walmart Pasta and Meatball Products Recalled Over Listeria Risk

The FSIS has issued a public health alert for certain ready-to-eat pasta meals containing pre-cooked pasta that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, linked to a broader outbreak investigation. Consumers are advised not to eat these products, which were shipped nationwide to Walmart, and to dispose of or return them. The outbreak poses serious health risks, especially to vulnerable groups, and ongoing testing is being conducted.

via fsis.usda.gov|
#food-safety#listeria#pasta-contamination
USDA Warns of Nationwide Ground Beef E. coli Contamination Risk
health8 months ago

USDA Warns of Nationwide Ground Beef E. coli Contamination Risk

Health officials issued an urgent warning about ground beef sold at Whole Foods, produced in Australia or Uruguay, contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a bacteria linked to severe illness and potentially to colon cancer. The contaminated products, produced on May 22-23, are no longer available for purchase but may still be in consumers' homes. No illnesses have been reported yet, but the bacteria pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable populations.

via Daily Mail|
#colon-cancer#e-coli#ground-beef
Rabies Alert: Trails Closed and Health Concerns in Tompkins County
public-safety1 year ago

Rabies Alert: Trails Closed and Health Concerns in Tompkins County

Trails in the Monkey Run Natural Area of the Cornell Botanical Gardens in Dryden, Ithaca, have been closed after multiple attacks by a "potentially rabid" coyote. The Tompkins County Whole Health division issued a health alert, and the state's Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating. Residents are advised to report sightings and avoid contact with wild animals.

via The Ithaca Voice|
#coyote#ithaca#public-health-alert
"Measles Outbreak: Three Anoka Children Potentially Expose HCMC"
health1 year ago

"Measles Outbreak: Three Anoka Children Potentially Expose HCMC"

Three children infected with measles may have exposed others at HCMC in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Department of Health has issued a public alert for patients and visitors to check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms. The children were infected during a visit to Europe and have since been discharged from the hospital. The number of possible exposures is unclear, but doctors are on alert for symptoms. Measles is highly contagious, but vaccination rates in Minnesota help limit its spread.

via Star Tribune|
#hcmc#health#measles
"Toxic Hemorrhoid Cream Claims Life of California Woman"
health1 year ago

"Toxic Hemorrhoid Cream Claims Life of California Woman"

A Sacramento woman died after using a Vietnamese hemorrhoid ointment laced with a "highly dangerous amount of lead," prompting California health officials to issue a warning. The product, called Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu Dầu, was purchased through Facebook and shipped from Vietnam. Health officials urge residents not to use it and recommend blood lead testing for household members, as lead can be absorbed through the skin, causing mild to severe symptoms.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#health#hemorrhoid-cream
"Measles Exposure Risk at Southwest Suburban Walmart Store Prompts Public Health Alert"
health1 year ago

"Measles Exposure Risk at Southwest Suburban Walmart Store Prompts Public Health Alert"

Stickney public health officials warn of possible measles exposure at a Walmart store in Bedford Park, Illinois, after an individual with the illness visited the store on March 22. Those who visited the store between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on that day may have been exposed and are urged to monitor themselves for symptoms. Vaccinated individuals are likely protected but should still monitor for symptoms, while unvaccinated individuals should contact the health district for further instructions. Measles is highly contagious, and symptoms can include fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash.

via FOX 32 Chicago|
#contagious#health#measles
"Lead Contamination Alert: FDA Issues Warnings for Cinnamon Products"
public-health2 years ago

"Lead Contamination Alert: FDA Issues Warnings for Cinnamon Products"

The Connecticut Department of Public Health issued a public health alert urging people to stop using certain cinnamon products due to high levels of lead, following a recall by the FDA. The affected products were sold at various retailers in Connecticut, and consumers are advised to avoid using them. Symptoms of lead exposure can include headaches, vomiting, and abdominal pain, and individuals with concerns about exposure should consult a healthcare provider. The FDA has expanded testing to include ground cinnamon from discount retailers and is reminding manufacturers of their obligation to prevent contamination. This alert follows a previous recall of applesauce products due to the risk of elevated blood lead levels.

via Eyewitness News 3|
#cinnamon-products#connecticut#fda-recall
FDA Warns of High Lead Levels in Cinnamon Products
health-consumer-safety2 years ago

FDA Warns of High Lead Levels in Cinnamon Products

The FDA has issued a public health alert urging consumers to avoid purchasing and to discard six ground cinnamon products due to elevated levels of lead. The affected products are sold at retailers including Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. The agency's warning comes after a targeted survey revealed high levels of lead and chromium in these cinnamon products. Prolonged exposure to lead can have harmful neurological effects, particularly in utero, infancy, and early childhood. The FDA is recommending that the manufacturers recall the products, with the exception of one brand that they have been unable to reach.

via CBS News|
#cinnamon-products#consumer-safety#fda