Symptoms and spread of the subvariant COVID Omicron XEC
Fall begins on Sunday, and with the change of seasons, a new COVID subvariant that circulated in Europe during the summer has found its way to the United States. This emerging sublineage, called XEC, comes from the omicron variant of…
What you should know about the new variant and its symptoms
What we know about the new COVID-19 variant XEC Scientists are raising the alarm about a new, more contagious variant of COVID-19 called XEC that is spreading rapidly in Europe and could soon become the dominant variant. without brand –…
According to experts, the COVID-XEC variant is already appearing in 27 countries
As flu season approaches, new variants of COVID-19 are emerging. A newly discovered COVID strain called XEC continues to spread rapidly in several countries, including the United States Scripps Research’s Outbreak.info site, last updated on September 5, reported 95 XEC…
Latest information on the chocolate recall: FDA sets highest risk level
The chocolate bars of a New York candy retailer that were recalled earlier this summer have now been classified as high-risk bars by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA classified the Marabou Sea Salt Chocolate Bar manufactured…
According to the CDC, the egg recall is linked to a salmonella outbreak. Is there any in Texas?
How to protect yourself from foodborne illnesses In 2018, there were food recalls for everything from eggs to ham to romaine lettuce. Learn about the risks of food poisoning and how to protect yourself. Dwight Adams, Indianapolis Star When grocery…
Salmonella outbreak being investigated in nine states
Why food recalls are increasing E. coli bacteria, metal and even a dead bat have been found in recalled foods. The number of food recalls is actually increasing. But that could actually be a good sign. Here’s why. USA TODAY…
5 burning questions about the mysterious H5 bird flu case in Missouri
The news that a person in Missouri has become infected with H5 avian influenza despite having no proven contact with infected animals or birds – in other words, there was no identifiable route of infection – raises pressing questions that…
Colorado Springs native receives $50,000 from Obama Foundation | Education
When William Navarette Moreno applied for an Obama Foundation public service fellowship, he thought it would fit with his personal commitment to public health, but he didn’t think he had a real chance of winning. “I thought I’d just give…
View full list of recalled items
“These are the worst inspection reports I have ever seen,” says food safety attorney Bill Marler. Boar’s Head meat linked to worst listeria outbreak since 2011 A listeria outbreak recently reported in the United States is said to be the…
Marijuana use and abuse can lead to more work absences
While the modern marijuana user may be breaking away from the stereotype of the lazy stoner, new research shows that workers who use and abuse the drug are more likely to be absent from work. The results were announced on…
