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Thousands More Laid Off at FDA, CDC in HHS Restructuring
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it will cut about 10,000 full-time employees in accordance with an executive order from President Donald Trump, including 3,500 workers at the FDA and 2,400 at the CDC.
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First Bird Flu Death Reported in United States
A person previously hospitalized with severe avian influenza illness in Louisiana has passed away, according to the CDC.
IFSAC Releases Annual Report for 2022 on Sources of Foodborne Illness
The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration’s newest annual report examines foodborne illness source attribution estimates for Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157 and Listeria monocytogenes.
Multistate E. coli Outbreak Linked to Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce Blend
The iceberg and romaine lettuce blend was served at catering events, restaurants and a school, sickening 69 people in 10 states.
FDA, CDC Investigate E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots
The multistate outbreak is linked to organic whole and baby carrots supplied by Grimmway Farms of Bakersfield, Calif.
More Illnesses Reported in McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak
As of Nov. 13, 104 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 14 states.
E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
Forty-nine cases of illness have been reported in 10 states, with most illnesses reported in Colorado and Nebraska.
CDC Reports Fourth Human Case of Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak
Human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been reported in Texas, Michigan and Colorado.
FDA, USDA and CDC Officials Give Updates on H5N1, Reorganization and More
Officials from the Food and Drug Association (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) spoke about updates in their respective organizations at the 128th Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) Annual Educational Conference on June 10.
USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced a federal order requiring mandatory testing for interstate movement of dairy cattle.
FDA Issues Salmonella Outbreak Advisory Linked to Organic Basil
The multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections is linked to organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s and Dierberg’s stores in 29 states.
