Taco Bell Under Investigation: Multistate Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Sickens Thousands Across 31 States
Federal and state health officials are investigating one of the largest cyclosporiasis outbreaks in recent U.S. history, with 1,645 confirmed cases in 31 states and an estimated 5,100 additional cases under analysis. Eighty-six people have been hospitalized and no deaths reported. Michigan has been hardest hit with more than 3,300 cases — far above its […]
Keep Plastic Bags Away from Children: A Suffocation Danger in Every Home
Plastic bags, dry cleaning bags, packaging film, and thin plastic wrap are found in virtually every American home — and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns they are a leading cause of suffocation deaths in young children. Thin plastic film conforms instantly to a child’s face when inhaled or pulled over the head, […]
FDA: Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
The FDA and other agencies work hard every day to help prepare the nation for potential threats. Everyone can be involved in disaster readiness by learning more about different types of emergencies, and creating an emergency supply kit and family emergency plan. What’s new Fast facts about radiation emergencies From the Centers for Disease Control […]