Category: Health News
‘Death Wish’ Coffee Recalled for Botulism Risk
Death Wish Coffee Co. has recalled all Nitro Cold Brew Coffee due to a risk of fatal botulism infections.
Raw Milk Linked to Antibiotic-Resistant Infection in Texas
Health officials are warning that unpasteurized raw milk products may be contaminated with Brucella RB5, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can cause severe infections.
Ohio State University Reports 2 Cases of Legionnaires
Health officials in Columbus are investigating 2 cases of Legionnaire's disease linked to Ohio State University.
Papaya Salmonella Outbreak Death Reported in California
One person in California has died of a severe Salmonella infection after eating Maradol papayas imported from Mexico, bringing the total case count to 235 illnesses with 2 deaths in 26 states.
Single Shot May Someday Deliver All Childhood Vaccines
Scientists have invented an all-in-one injection that could eventually enable children to receive all of their vaccines in a single shot.
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Soft Cheese in Rhode Island
Health officials in Rhode Island are urging all women — especially pregnant women — to avoid eating raw milk cheese after 2 cases of infections with Listeria.
Meat Products Recalled for Potential Staph Contamination
A Washington company is recalling about 1,250 pounds of meat products over potential contamination with staphylococcal enterotoxin, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
Australia Reports 56 Cases of Breast Implant Cancer
Health officials in Australia reported 56 cases of Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) in woman with breast implants, including 3 deaths since 2007.
FDA Panel Recommends Shingrix Shingles Vaccine
GlaxoSmithKline's shingles vaccine Shingrix won unanimous approval from an advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), paving the way for the first alternative to Merck's Zostavax.
Infection Outbreak at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans
At least 7 children who had open-heart surgery at Children's Hospital of New Orleans between May and July 2017 developed surgical-site bacterial infections from a machine in the operating room.