Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Lettuce Grows to 9,481 Illnesses, 398 Hospitalizations Across 17 States The CDC’s latest update on the Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce puts the confirmed case count at 9,481 illnesses across 17 states, with 398 hospitalizations and two deaths — a significant increase from earlier tallies, driven by continued case … Read more
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Jalapeños Sickens 345 People Across 26 States, Recalls Expand to Salsa and Guacamole The CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to jalapeño peppers that has sickened 345 people across 26 states, prompting an expanding recall that now covers not just whole peppers but dozens … Read more
Cyclospora Outbreak Tops 6,700 Cases in 34 States — Here’s What’s Linked to Taco Bell’s Recalled Lettuce A large and unusually early outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness, has sickened thousands of people across the United States this summer, running more than six times higher than the same period last year. Health officials have … Read more
FDA Continues Multistate Cyclospora Investigation as Health Officials Urge Caution Federal health officials are continuing their investigation into a multistate Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are working together to identify the exact source of … Read more
FDA Launches New Digital Health Pilot Program to Speed Medical Device Innovation The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken another step toward modernizing healthcare technology by announcing the first participant in its new TEMPO (Total Product Lifecycle Advisory Program) pilot for digital health devices. The initiative aims to help developers work more closely … Read more