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- 1CDC warns more US measles cases expected with travel season▼CDC warns additional measles cases in US are expected amid upcoming travel season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says additional measles cases in the United States are expected as the upcoming travel season gets underway, raising concerns about further spread of the disease. The warning points to travelers bringing infections back from abroad and the risk of outbreaks in communities with low vaccination rates. Health officials continue to urge people to confirm they are fully vaccinated before traveling.
- 2E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese sickens 13 across US▼E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese leads to 13 illnesses and eight hospitalizations across the US: FDA
US health authorities are investigating an E. coli outbreak tied to raw milk cheese that has sickened 13 people and hospitalized eight, according to the FDA. Cases have been reported across multiple states, and officials are working to identify the specific cheese products involved. Consumers are being cautioned about unpasteurized dairy products, which carry a higher risk of bacterial contamination.
- 3RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak 'under control' with 1,600 cases▼RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' amid at least 1,600 cases in 5 states
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said a cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' despite at least 1,600 confirmed cases across five US states. The intestinal illness, typically linked to contaminated food or water, has sickened hundreds in recent weeks. Officials are continuing to investigate the source, and health experts have urged caution about declaring the outbreak contained while case counts remain high.
- 4Taylor Farms recalls lettuce in 27 states amid parasite outbreak●Taylor Farms recalls lettuce in 27 states amid cyclosporiasis outbreak: What to know
Taylor Farms has recalled lettuce products distributed across 27 US states amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a foodborne illness caused by a parasite that causes intestinal symptoms. Consumers are being urged to check whether lettuce they purchased is affected and to discard or return it. The recall is drawing attention as health officials investigate the scope of the outbreak and warn of symptoms including diarrhea, stomach cramps and fatigue.
- 5Nine-state E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese▼9-state E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese
Health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak that has spread across nine US states and is linked to cheese made from raw, unpasteurized milk. Cases have prompted renewed warnings about the risks of unpasteurized dairy products, which can carry harmful bacteria. Investigators are working to identify the specific producer and trace the distribution chain as more potential cases are reported.
- 6Raw milk cheese recalled over E. coli outbreak▼Raw milk cheese recalled over E. coli outbreak, FDA says
US health regulators have announced a recall of raw milk cheese linked to an ongoing E. coli outbreak, according to the FDA. Outlets including DC News Now, WTNH and NewsNation are reporting the recall, which affects consumers who may have purchased the contaminated cheese. Officials typically urge anyone with the product to discard it and seek medical care if symptoms of E. coli infection develop.
- 7Report details abuses at Colorado's only immigrant detention center▼Pepper spray, health crises and rotten food: Inside Colorado’s only immigrant detention center
A Denver Post investigation describes conditions inside Colorado's only immigrant detention facility, citing the use of pepper spray, untreated health crises and inmates being served rotten food. The report raises fresh questions about oversight and medical care in US immigration detention and is likely to fuel demands from advocates and state officials for independent inspections and accountability.
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US Vice President JD Vance has drawn attention for comments questioning Obamacare enrollment claims. The remarks sparked immediate pushback from Democratic lawmakers and health policy commentators, who argue the Affordable Care Act's enrollment numbers are verified, while supporters of the administration backed his skepticism about the programme's reported reach.