McDonald's burgers linked to deadly E. coli outbreak in US DW 10/23/2024
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has caused one death and dozens of illnesses across multiple states.
The Challenge of Maintaining Food Safety in the U.S.
Recent E. coli and listeria outbreaks have tainted ground beef and fresh produce, resulting in serious health risks and multiple fatalities across the U.S.
Death toll is now 9 in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat, CDC says
At least nine deaths were reported from a listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats, marking a significant public health concern.
McDonald's outbreak rises to 75 cases; 12 new hospitalizations, 3 new states
The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's burgers has risen to 75 cases, prompting safety recalls and changes in distribution.
McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders in 10 states as E. coli outbreak kills one and hospitalizes a child-onions likely source of contamination
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's hamburgers has affected 49 people across 10 states, prompting immediate health investigations.
Cucumbers recalled over salmonella concerns, includeing produce shipped to Mass.
SunFed recalled cucumbers due to salmonella risk linked to an outbreak affecting 68 people in 19 states.
McDonald's burgers linked to deadly E. coli outbreak in US DW 10/23/2024
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has caused one death and dozens of illnesses across multiple states.
The Challenge of Maintaining Food Safety in the U.S.
Recent E. coli and listeria outbreaks have tainted ground beef and fresh produce, resulting in serious health risks and multiple fatalities across the U.S.
Death toll is now 9 in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat, CDC says
At least nine deaths were reported from a listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats, marking a significant public health concern.
McDonald's outbreak rises to 75 cases; 12 new hospitalizations, 3 new states
The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's burgers has risen to 75 cases, prompting safety recalls and changes in distribution.
McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders in 10 states as E. coli outbreak kills one and hospitalizes a child-onions likely source of contamination
E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's hamburgers has affected 49 people across 10 states, prompting immediate health investigations.
Cucumbers recalled over salmonella concerns, includeing produce shipped to Mass.
SunFed recalled cucumbers due to salmonella risk linked to an outbreak affecting 68 people in 19 states.
A person in Louisiana is hospitalized with the first severe case of bird flu in the U.S. They're in critical condition with severe respiratory symptoms
The H5N1 virus has led to the culling of over 13,000 ducks in Germany.
This incident marks the second bird flu outbreak at the Pommernhof farm in 2024.
Person Infected With Bird Flu in Texas After Contact With Cattle
Texas reports first human case of bird flu linked to infected dairy cows.
No evidence of increased risk of human-to-human transmission reported by federal officials.
Person Infected With Bird Flu in Texas After Contact With Cattle
Bird flu diagnosed in Texas following contact with infected dairy cows.
Virus strain identified in cows is the H5N1 subtype circulating in North American birds.
A person in Louisiana is hospitalized with the first severe case of bird flu in the U.S. They're in critical condition with severe respiratory symptoms
The H5N1 virus has led to the culling of over 13,000 ducks in Germany.
This incident marks the second bird flu outbreak at the Pommernhof farm in 2024.
Person Infected With Bird Flu in Texas After Contact With Cattle
Texas reports first human case of bird flu linked to infected dairy cows.
No evidence of increased risk of human-to-human transmission reported by federal officials.
Person Infected With Bird Flu in Texas After Contact With Cattle
Bird flu diagnosed in Texas following contact with infected dairy cows.
Virus strain identified in cows is the H5N1 subtype circulating in North American birds.
Rwanda is dealing with a historic outbreak of the Marburg virus
Rwanda is facing its first-ever outbreak of the Marburg virus, which has a mortality rate of up to 88%.
How Rwanda Is Containing a Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda faces its first Marburg virus outbreak, leading to 56 infections and 12 deaths, prompting urgent health measures and a forthcoming vaccine trial.
Rwanda is dealing with a historic outbreak of the Marburg virus
Rwanda is facing its first-ever outbreak of the Marburg virus, which has a mortality rate of up to 88%.
How Rwanda Is Containing a Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda faces its first Marburg virus outbreak, leading to 56 infections and 12 deaths, prompting urgent health measures and a forthcoming vaccine trial.
Nipah virus: A recurring, deadly threat in India DW 07/22/2024
Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, India prompts concern and preventive measures.
Nipah virus: A recuring, deadly threat in India DW 07/22/2024
The Nipah Virus outbreak in Kerala raises concerns due to its potential to cause severe illness and death, with human-to-human transmission being possible.
Nipah virus: A recurring, deadly threat in India DW 07/22/2024
Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, India prompts concern and preventive measures.
Nipah virus: A recuring, deadly threat in India DW 07/22/2024
The Nipah Virus outbreak in Kerala raises concerns due to its potential to cause severe illness and death, with human-to-human transmission being possible.
Measles in Northern California: How contagious is the virus? What are the symptoms?
Measles outbreak in Northern California involving unvaccinated children.
Measles symptoms and contagiousness highlighted by health officials.
Measles exposure may have occurred at San Leandro restaurant
Visitors to a restaurant in San Leandro may have been exposed to the measles virus on March 9. The health department advised specific groups to get checked immediately.
L.A. County has its first measles case since 2020: What to do if you're exposed
A recently arrived traveler at Los Angeles International Airport is the source of the first case of measles in L.A. County since 2020.
Measles is spread by air and by direct contact, and those who have not been immunized are at risk of developing the disease.
Measles in Northern California: How contagious is the virus? What are the symptoms?
Measles outbreak in Northern California involving unvaccinated children.
Measles symptoms and contagiousness highlighted by health officials.
Measles exposure may have occurred at San Leandro restaurant
Visitors to a restaurant in San Leandro may have been exposed to the measles virus on March 9. The health department advised specific groups to get checked immediately.
L.A. County has its first measles case since 2020: What to do if you're exposed
A recently arrived traveler at Los Angeles International Airport is the source of the first case of measles in L.A. County since 2020.
Measles is spread by air and by direct contact, and those who have not been immunized are at risk of developing the disease.
Thailand beat avian flu 20 years ago. What can we learn from their strategies?
The avian flu outbreak in the US poses a serious threat with potential cross-species transmission and the past experience in Thailand shows the severity of such outbreaks.
California poultry farmers are seeing a spike in avian flu, forcing millions of birds to be destroyed
Poultry farmers in Sonoma County, California are facing the potential shutdown of their businesses due to an outbreak of avian flu.
Restaurants and wholesalers in the region are experiencing a dwindling supply of poultry as a result of the outbreak.
Thailand beat avian flu 20 years ago. What can we learn from their strategies?
The avian flu outbreak in the US poses a serious threat with potential cross-species transmission and the past experience in Thailand shows the severity of such outbreaks.
California poultry farmers are seeing a spike in avian flu, forcing millions of birds to be destroyed
Poultry farmers in Sonoma County, California are facing the potential shutdown of their businesses due to an outbreak of avian flu.
Restaurants and wholesalers in the region are experiencing a dwindling supply of poultry as a result of the outbreak.
CDC issues warning over new, more deadly strain of mpox
The CDC has issued a warning about a new, more deadly strain of mpox that is spreading in urban areas and is likely sexually transmittable.
The WHO has declared the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the worst-ever recorded, with 12,000 cases and 600 deaths so far this year.
What Is Causing the Pneumonia Outbreak in China? Experts Say There's Not One Answer
Reports of a surge in pneumonia-like illness affecting children in northern China have raised concerns.
The outbreak is caused by a number of respiratory pathogens, including Mycoplasma, influenza, RSV, and adenovirus.
Ohio becomes first state to report uptick in pediatric pneumonia amid surging cases in China
Ohio reports increase in pediatric pneumonia cases
Officials investigating possible link to pneumonia cases in China
WHO confirms monkeypox spreads sexually in DR Congo amid outbreak
The World Health Organization has confirmed sexual transmission of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time.
The outbreak in Congo is the country's biggest-ever outbreak of monkeypox.
African scientists warn that sexual transmission of the disease could make it more difficult to stop.
Norovirus outbreak hospitalizes hundreds in Italian village DW 07/02/2024
Norovirus outbreak in Torri del Benaco, Italy linked to likely sewage system overload from high water levels in Lake Garda causing contaminated local tap water.
'$1 Burrito event' for Northwestern University students linked to highly contagious norovirus outbreak
An investigation is underway regarding a norovirus outbreak linked to a $1-burrito event for Northwestern University students.
Students reported experiencing symptoms such as stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after consuming food from the event.
The restaurant is cooperating with the health department's investigation and taking measures to address the situation.
Highly contagious norovirus stomach bug hits Italian village DW 07/02/2024
Norovirus outbreak in Torri del Benaco, Italy linked to local water supply contamination.
Norovirus outbreak hospitalizes hundreds in Italian village DW 07/02/2024
Norovirus outbreak in Torri del Benaco, Italy linked to likely sewage system overload from high water levels in Lake Garda causing contaminated local tap water.
'$1 Burrito event' for Northwestern University students linked to highly contagious norovirus outbreak
An investigation is underway regarding a norovirus outbreak linked to a $1-burrito event for Northwestern University students.
Students reported experiencing symptoms such as stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after consuming food from the event.
The restaurant is cooperating with the health department's investigation and taking measures to address the situation.
Highly contagious norovirus stomach bug hits Italian village DW 07/02/2024
Norovirus outbreak in Torri del Benaco, Italy linked to local water supply contamination.