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FDA Restructures and Expands Staff to Tackle Infant Formula Challenges

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  faced challenges in monitoring infant formula production and addressing safety complaints, particularly highlighted during the 2021-22 cronobacter infections outbreak. Issues included delays in responding to complaints, internal failures, and a supply crisis due to…

Missouri Bill Proposes Unrestricted Retail Sales of Raw Milk

Missouri Representative Adam Schnelting aims to change existing raw milk safety laws, proposing House Bill 1711 to permit unrestricted retail sales of raw milk in grocery stores, restaurants, and similar establishments. Despite requiring a warning label, the bill could pose…

Imported Parsley Connected to E. coli Cases in Sweden

Contaminated parsley imported from southern Europe has caused over 150 E. coli cases in Sweden. Outbreaks occurred in Jönköping and Stockholm, with conference attendees and restaurant customers affected. Enterotoxigenic E.coli (ETEC) and Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) were identified, and initial…

Hundreds Affected by Anthrax Outbreak in Zambia

Zambia faces its most significant anthrax outbreak in a decade, with 684 suspected cases and four deaths reported by late November 2023. Anthrax, caused by Bacillus anthracis, is transmitted through contaminated animal products, inhalation, or skin cuts. Symptoms vary based…