Gastrointestinal Infections

Wolverine Packing Co is recalling ground beef due to potential contamination with E coli O157:H7

Nicole M Iovine discusses the risks associated with this particular E coli strain, challenges posed by organic farming, and offers practical food safety tips to protect vulnerable populations.

Grimmway Farms issued a voluntary recall after 26 out of 27 individuals interviewed as part of the outbreak investigation reported eating their carrots before becoming ill.

Affected products include Taiwan Enoki mushrooms, select soft-ripened cheeses, and Autumn Turkey Sandwiches.

Links to consumed hamburgers have resulted in 75 infections and one fatality, prompting an investigation of the slivered onions used on these beef patties.

More food recalls, including eggs, guacamole, Sriracha, and vegetables, were issued due to health risks from contamination, prompting consumer action nationwide.

Some FDA recalls announced this past week involve various food products, such as veggie straws and sprouts, prompting consumers to remain aware of potential health risks.

Moderna has begun its study examining its investigational norovirus vaccine, mRNA-1403, to determine its efficacy, safety and immunogenicity.

Stool antigen testing added to fecal immunochemical testing for colorectal cancer screening resulted in higher participation rates, yet showed no significant differences in gastric cancer incidence or mortality.

The CDC reports 59 listeriosis cases and 10 deaths across 19 states, urging vulnerable populations to avoid deli meats, especially Boar's Head liverwurst.

The study on the E coli outbreak in the UK highlights the growing impact of climate change on public health and food security.

FDA announced the outbreak already impacted 65 people across 9 states, with 24 hospitalizations.

Britton Strickland, MD discusses innovations in microbiome research and their impact on antimicrobial resistance.

The FDA, CDC, and state health departments have been monitoring foodborne illnesses this August including Listeria, Salmonella, and Clostridium botulinum.

MP Biomedicals’ tests detect Helicobacter pylori, Salmonella typhi, and Vibrio cholerae serogroups O1 and O139.

Nestlé aims to increase the global availability of Vowst, an FDA-approved therapy indicated for a healthcare-associated infection, while also seeking new opportunities for the product worldwide.

This virus is known for causing mild illness and the distinctive "slapped cheek" rash in children and has recently shown an unusual increase in activity.

This week, Pfizer-BioNTech's Phase 3 trial of a COVID-19 and influenza combination vaccine yielded mixed results, mpox as a global health emergency emphasizes need for coordinated international response, ongoing challenges with MRSA infections, and more

Baby formula manufacturer, Perrigo, issued a voluntary recall due to high levels of vitamin D that were above the maximum level permitted.

The expanded recall, which now includes approximately 7 million pounds of products, is due to an ongoing investigation linked to 43 reported illnesses, including 3 deaths.

By implementing targeted monitoring and a phased compliance approach, the USDA aims to enhance food safety and public health while maintaining cost-effectiveness and ensuring safer poultry products.

The study examines how pathogenicity-related gene clusters integrate into Salmonella's genome to affect disease ability.

Given that over 50% of women experience at least one urinary tract infection annually and antimicrobial resistance is on the rise, it's essential to evaluate the evidence for potential non-drug interventions.

CDC reports 2 deaths so far, and several more people sickened across multiple states.

A Salmonella outbreak associated with Raw Farm in Fresno, California, has sickened at least 165 people, marking the largest US outbreak linked to raw milk in the past decade.

The FDA has overseen multiple product recalls this July thus far, including mystery infections linked to 58 illnesses, listeria, salmonella, plastic contamination, and more prompting the recall of various products.

This week, the cucumber salmonella outbreak has tripled within a month, we debuted our Dr. Rodney E. Rohde podcast, launched the first episode of our complicated UTI Roundtable, and more this week from Contagion.

Despite extensive efforts, there remains no approved vaccine for norovirus, HilleVax decided to focus on a different development, a Phase 1 ready vaccine candidate for adults.

The company, Al-Safa US, is recalling approximately 2010 pounds of imported frozen ready-to-eat chicken products.

As of July 2nd, 2024, 449 people have been sickened and 124 people hospitalized.