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Migration Likely the Source of Yemen Cholera Outbreak

Yemen is currently experiencing the largest recorded cholera outbreak in history, and investigators have determined that migration from Eastern Africa brought the outbreak strain into the nation.

Study Outlines Machine-Based Model for Identifying Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Investigators use Salmonella strains to test accuracy and resistance.

Romaine Lettuce E coli Outbreak Strain Found in Water Reservoir of Santa Barbara Farm

The CDC and FDA announced today that a positive sample of the romaine lettuce outbreak strain was found in the sediment of an irrigation system at Adam Bros. Farms in Santa Barbara, California.

Ready-To-Eat Pork Products Are Suspected Source of Listeria Monocytogenes Outbreak

Health officials are investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in 4 states with a suspected link to ready-to-eat pork products.

Avoid All Romaine Lettuce, CDC Says

The CDC is advising all Americans to avoid romaine lettuce products until a source can be identified in an outbreak of Shiga toxin producing-E coli O157:H7 affecting 11 states and Canada.

Recalls You Should Be Aware Of—Week of October 28, 2018

We’ve rounded up a list of important US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recalls from this past week.

Salmonella Newport Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef Springs Up in 22 States

The CDC is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Newport that is suspected to be linked to contaminated ground beef products.

29 States Affected by Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Linked with Chicken

Individuals in 29 states have fallen ill with Salmonella Infantis, which has also been detected in live chicken and chicken products from 58 facilities.

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