Measles is back, and it's causing trouble in both Canada and the U. S. Canada recently lost its measles elimination status. This means the country has been struggling to control the spread of the virus for over a year. The outbreak started in New Brunswick and has since spread widely. Sadly, two bab
A recent health scare has hit the shelves of Sam's Club. A powdered greens supplement, Member's Mark Super Greens Powder, has been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak. This outbreak has affected at least 11 people across seven states, with three requiring hospitalization. The culprit? Moringa leaf
A big problem is brewing between Mexico and the US. It's all about cattle and a nasty pest called the screwworm. This worm eats flesh and can kill animals. It's been spreading from Central America into Mexico. Now, it's causing tension between the two countries. Mexico's agriculture minister is hea
A big egg recall is happening right now. Over 6 million eggs from Black Sheep Egg Company are being pulled from stores. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found salmonella in their Arkansas plant. Salmonella is a bacteria that can make people very sick. The eggs were sent to stores and su
Listeria, a sneaky bacteria, has been causing trouble in Australia over the past decade. It's a big deal because it can make people very sick, especially those who are already vulnerable. From 2012 to 2022, there were 12 outbreaks of listeria, affecting 94 people and sadly, leading to 20 deaths. Tha
Congo has reached a significant turning point in its battle against Ebola. The last patient from the recent outbreak has been discharged, and no new cases have been reported since September 25. This is a big deal because it means the country is now in a 42-day waiting period. If no new cases pop up
Mpox, a virus known for causing flu-like symptoms and painful sores, has a new, more severe strain spreading in California. This strain, called Clade 1, has been found in three people who hadn't traveled outside the U. S. It's the first time this strain has spread locally in the country. Clade 1 is
A young child in Olmsted County has been diagnosed with measles, sparking concerns among health experts. The child, who is too young to have received the full course of vaccinations, had recently traveled abroad. This is a wake-up call for parents who may be hesitant about vaccines. Measles is no j
Measles is back and spreading fast across the United States. In Minnesota alone, there are now 20 confirmed cases, with three new infections just reported in Dakota County. The latest cases involve unvaccinated kids who likely caught the virus from an unvaccinated adult. This is part of a bigger pro
A recent alert from health officials warns that some Hello Fresh meal kits might have spinach tainted with listeria. The meals in question were made by FreshRealm, a company already connected to a listeria outbreak from pasta meals. The affected meals are Cheesy Pulled Pork Pepper Pasta and Unstuff
