U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Coverage of U.S. Centers for Disease Control in the Nexus archive.
- Ebola cases in Congo top 3,200, nearing record of the country’s worst outbreak
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have reached 3,262 with 1,437 deaths, nearing the 2018-2020 outbreak record. The current outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccines, is spreading rapidly in Ituri province amid challenges like rebel violence and health worker strikes.
- Ebola cases in Congo top 3,200, nearing record of the country’s worst outbreak
Ebola cases in Congo have reached 3,262 with 1,437 deaths, marking the fastest outbreak on record in Ituri province. The current outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus with no approved vaccines, faces challenges from rebel violence, health worker strikes, and difficulty tracing patients due to displacement.
- Ebola cases in Congo top 3,200, nearing record of the country's worst outbreak
Ebola cases in Congo have reached 3,262 with 1,437 deaths, nearing the 2018-2020 outbreak's record. The current outbreak in Ituri province is spreading rapidly amid challenges like rebel violence, health worker strikes, and lack of vaccines for the Bundibugyo virus.
- Ebola cases in Congo top 3,200, nearing record of the country's worst outbreak
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have reached 3,262 with 1,437 deaths, nearing the 2018-2020 outbreak record. The current outbreak in eastern Ituri province is spreading rapidly due to the Bundibugyo virus, which lacks approved vaccines, and challenges like rebel violence and health worker strikes. Communities face difficulties in tracking cases due to displacement and distrust.
- Parasitic food poisoning illnesses are on the rise in Louisiana
Louisiana reports 23 cases of Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic food poisoning illness linked to contaminated food, with one hospitalization and no deaths. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommends washing produce to reduce risk, as symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and nausea.
- Raw milk sickens 11 people in Louisiana; health officials investigate
Eleven people in Louisiana have fallen ill after consuming raw milk, with two hospitalized, prompting an investigation by the Louisiana Department of Health. The illnesses are linked to bacterial infections from three raw milk operations, though selling raw milk for human consumption is illegal in the state.
- Nara Organics recalls baby formula after infant botulism outbreak
Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula after three infants in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington developed botulism. The FDA and CDC advised parents to stop using the product and monitor for symptoms, with the affected formula manufactured in Europe and sold exclusively in the U.S.
- Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak
Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold at Target and online after a multistate infant botulism outbreak affected three babies in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. The U.S. FDA and CDC advised parents to stop using the formula and monitor infants for symptoms, with no nationwide shortage expected.
- Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak
Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula after a multistate infant botulism outbreak linked to the product. Three infants aged 2-5 months in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington were hospitalized and treated with FDA-approved BabyBIG after consuming the formula, which is sold in Target stores and online.
- Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak
Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold at Target and online after a multistate infant botulism outbreak linked to the product. Three infants aged 2-5 months in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington were hospitalized, and the FDA confirmed the formula is associated with the illness. The CDC advises parents to stop using the product immediately.
- Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak
Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula after a multistate infant botulism outbreak linked to its Whole Milk Organic Powdered formula. Three infants aged 2-5 months in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington fell ill, requiring hospitalization and treatment with BabyBIG, the FDA-approved therapy for infant botulism. The FDA and CDC advised parents to stop using the product immediately and monitor infants for symptoms.
- Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak
Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold at Target and online after three infants across multiple states developed botulism. The FDA and CDC advised parents to stop using the product immediately and monitor infants for symptoms, with no shortage concerns reported.
- Florida enacts emergency rules for screwworm, parasitic fly found in Texas
Florida enacted emergency rules to prevent the New World screwworm from spreading from Texas. The state is restricting animal imports and requiring inspections, as the parasite poses an economic threat to the cattle industry but does not affect beef safety. Officials and agricultural groups are collaborating to manage the outbreak.