Yarmouth, ME

Columbus, OH

Michigan State

Contra Costa County, CA

CBS News

Michigan is reporting its first human case of West Nile Virus for 2024 and California's Contra Costa County has reported its first West Nile-related death since 2006. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more on the virus and how to protect yourself from it.

West Nile cases springing up in U.S.

Suffolk County, NY

ABC News

Several health departments across the U.S. are reporting a seasonal increase in the number of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus.

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in some states, health officials warn

Living in the presence of mosquitos can be a summer norm, but we shouldn't get complacent. The. of West Nile virus and the presence of mosquitos that may carry dengue fever at the Olympic games in Paris are an important reminder: It's important to minimize contact with mosquitos when possible.

Avoid Dengue Fever, West Nile Virus This Summer: 4 Tips to Help Repel Mosquitos

Wide Open Country

Following a string of recalls, Aldi and Walmart are issuing recalls on various vegetables. Unfortunately, it looks like there's been another listeria outbreak. Listeria, put simply, is severe food poisoning. The CDC has a handy list of bullet points going over the fundamentals for those looking to understand the bacteria.

More Than 15 Types Of Vegetables Recalled At Walmart And Aldi Due To Listeria Outbreak

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New York Post

More vegetables and bagged salads are being recalled over fears that they may be contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria.

Ohio-based Wiers Farm Inc. expanded its original recall, issued on July 12, to include additional produce sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Aldi and Kroger because it may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, according to the notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Guacamole, salsa recalled in multiple states due to listeria risk

The additional recalled items include bagged cucumbers, peppers, yellow squash, zucchini squash, green beans and jalapenos, the notice read. They were sold in bags, individually or by the...

Produce sold at Walmart, Aldi, Kroger stores recalled over listeria risk

New Jersey State

Illinois State

Scripps News

At least two people have died and 28 were hospitalized in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning linked to meat sliced at grocery store deli counters across a dozen states.

2 dead, dozens hospitalized from listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli counter meat

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Cornell University research reveals avian influenza’s mammal-to-mammal transmission in the U.S., involving dairy cattle, cats, and a raccoon, raising concerns about possible mutations and human transmission. A recent study by Cornell University reveals that avian influenza has spilled over from birds to dairy cattle across multiple U.S. states, resulting...

H5N1 Avian Flu Now Infecting Cows, Cats, and Raccoons: What You Need To Know

The Shade Room

Two people are dead, and at least 28 people have been hospitalized following a multistate listeria outbreak. RELATED: Uh-Oh! FDA Announces Nationwide Recall Of Over 60 Ice Cream Products More Details On The Deaths & Hospitalizations Related To The Outbreak According to CNN, the CDC announced the outbreak in an investigation notice published on Friday, July [...]
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2 Dead & At Least 28 People Are Hospitalized Following Multistate Listeria Outbreak, CDC Reports

Last week, an ongoing investigation was announced surrounding a Listeria outbreak, that has caused 30 hospitalizations and two deaths. On Friday, the main source of the outbreak was determined by the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service: Boar’s Head ready-to-eat deli meat products. Sliced and sold...

Over 200,000 Pounds of Deli Meats Recalled Nationwide Due to Listeria Contamination

CBS Detroit

A recall of Boar's Head deli meat products has been widely expanded over concerns that they may be linked to a fatal listeria outbreak in the U.S., federal officials said Tuesday. Another 3,500 tons of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products sold under the Boar's Head and Old Country brands have been added to the initial recall, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. This is in addition to approximately 103 tons of Boar's Head products that were recalled last week. The recall now includes a total of 71 products that were produced between May 10 and July 29, the USDA said....

Boar's Head recall expanded to meat and poultry products amid listeria outbreak

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts has announced a heartwarming and adorable event that will both raise money for the local animal shelter while also socializing a few of their tiniest furry friends. The local animal shelter explains, "We need help socializing 12 adorable kittens! Your job would be to hang out with them, play with them and pet them!"

Local Animal Shelter Announces Adorable "Play With Kittens" Event

Wisconsin State

The CDC warned of a listeria outbreak on Friday that is likely linked to deli meat. So far, 28 people have fallen ill across 12 states and two people have died.

28 people sickened, 2 dead in listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, CDC warns

Georgia State

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Fitzgerald, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 30-year-old woman from Fitzgerald has been charged in connection with the death of a four-year-old child. According to officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), agents were contacted on Wednesday, July 24, by the Fitzgerald Police Department to investigate the child's death. The GBI reports that the child was left unsupervised in an apartment and later gained access to a vehicle.

South Georgia Woman Charged with Murder After 4-Year-Old Found Dead in Vehicle

Several Salmonella infections in Ireland have been linked to eating duck eggs. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said duck eggs should only be eaten after thoroughly cooking. FSAI and the Health Service Executive (HSE) have investigated five cases of Salmonellosis linked to duck eggs within the past 12...

FSAI repeats duck egg warning after Salmonella cases

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Yarmouth School District issues email warning about local West Nile Virus case

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Yarmouth School District issues email warning about local West Nile Virus case

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