After a 20-year break, Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants are set to reopen in 2025. This resurrection is thanks to a deal between Michael McDermott, the son of Chi-Chi's founder Marno McDermott, and Hormel Foods, who owns the Chi-Chi's trademarks. Michael, who has experience with Kona Grill and Rojo Mex
In southwestern Congo, a puzzling disease has swept through the Panzi health zone of Kwango province, causing the death of dozens between November 10 and November 25. The illness, characterized by fever, headache, cough, and anemia, has left health officials scrambling to identify its cause. Reports
Ever heard of the Marburg virus? It’s a scary disease that’s been making headlines lately. In Rwanda, at least 66 people have gotten sick and sadly, 15 have died from it. This virus is related to Ebola and can cause bleeding from different parts of the body, including the eyes. That’s why it’s somet
Imagine this: a simple Quarter Pounder burger caused a huge stir across the U. S. in October. A nasty strain of E. coli linked to tainted onions made 104 people sick in 14 states. Unfortunately, one person didn't make it, and four others developed serious kidney issues. The culprit? Yellow onions fr
Imagine this: instead of relying only on hospitals and labs to spot disease trends, we could use places like restaurants, stores, and churches as early detectors. These spots, called Points of Interest (POIs), are where people meet and mingle, making them hotspots for catching and spreading illnesse
Cucumbers are being recalled after a salmonella outbreak affecting 68 people across the US and Canada. SunFed Produce, the company behind the veggies, announced the recall on November 26. The cucumbers, grown in Mexico, were sold in bulk containers labeled 'SunFed' or 'Agrotato'. They were shipped t
The war in Yemen back in 2015 threw a wrench into the country's water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems. Suddenly, there was an acute shortage of safe water, poor sanitation, and hygiene. Microbial water quality took a nosedive. Cholera outbreaks in 2016/2017 were the wake-up call that sparked
A recent outbreak of listeria, a serious foodborne illness, has led to the death of a California infant and sickened ten other people. The source of the outbreak has been traced back to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from Yu Shang Food, Inc. , based in South Carolina. These products, includi
At least 15 people in Minnesota have fallen ill due to E. coli bacteria linked to a recent recall of over 167, 000 pounds of ground beef by Wolverine Packing Co. The recall follows the discovery of multiple illnesses and a positive E. coli test result in a sample of the recalled meat. All reported c
In St. Louis County, Missouri, health officials recently received some intriguing test results related to an E. coli outbreak. They discovered that a package of iceberg lettuce used by Andre's Banquet Center tested negative for the bacteria. Despite this, they’re still investigating if the caterer’s
