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"Health Alert: Misbranded Mushroom Risotto Bites with Undeclared Hot Dog Allergens Recalled"

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for frozen Porcini Mushroom Risotto Bites due to misbranding and the presence of an undeclared allergen, sesame. The affected products may contain hot dogs in puff pastry and were shipped to several states. No recall was requested as the product is no longer for sale, but consumers with the product in their freezers are advised not to consume it and either discard it or return it to the place of purchase. No adverse reactions have been reported, and the issue was identified following a consumer complaint.

via fsis.usda.gov|

##foodallergy #fsis

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"Alarming Surge in Syphilis Cases Across Multiple States Prompts Health Officials to Take Action"

Michigan is experiencing a significant increase in syphilis rates, with an average annual rise of 11% since 2012 and a 25% jump between 2020 and 2021. The disease is affecting more women and infants, leading to serious health risks such as infertility, birth defects, and fetal death. Health officials emphasize the importance of routine testing, especially for pregnant individuals, to prevent and treat syphilis early. A recent CDC study highlighted a cluster of ocular syphilis cases linked to a common sexual partner, underscoring the disease's potential to cause severe complications. The state is also facing a shortage of bicillin, the preferred antibiotic for treating pregnant women with syphilis, which is exacerbating the situation.

via Detroit News|

##congenitalsyphilis #health

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"Suffolk County Faces Whooping Cough Outbreak, Warn Health Officials"

Suffolk County health officials have reported a significant outbreak of whooping cough, with 108 cases noted compared to only four in the previous year. The increase is predominantly among school-aged children and their parents. Early treatment with antibiotics is effective, and while most cases are mild in vaccinated individuals, the disease can be severe or fatal for infants. No hospitalizations have been reported, and prevention strategies include vaccination, covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and frequent hand washing.

via Newsday|

##health #outbreak

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"Legionnaires' Outbreak at NH Resort Results in One Fatality, Multiple Cases"

Two individuals contracted Legionnaires' disease after staying at the Mountain View Grand Resort in Whitefield, New Hampshire, with one person from Massachusetts dying and another from Rhode Island being hospitalized. The New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services is investigating the source of the exposure, and healthcare providers have been alerted to consider Legionella infection when evaluating pneumonia cases. The resort is cooperating with authorities and has emphasized its commitment to guest and employee safety while awaiting test results to confirm the potential source of the infection.

via InDepthNH.org|

##health #legionnairesdisease