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Case count doubles and recalls expand in Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products November 24, 2023
Case count doubles and recalls expand in Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products
CDC and FDA Expedite the Availability of Additional Doses of New RSV Immunization for Infants November 16, 2023
Today, CDC announced the release of more than 77,000 additional doses of Beyfortus™ (nirsevimab-alip (100 mg), a long-acting monoclonal antibody designed to protect infants against severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease. 
Global measles threat continues to grow as another year passes with millions of children unvaccinated November 16, 2023
Following years of declines in measles vaccination coverage, measles cases in 2022 have increased by 18%, and deaths have increased by 43% globally (compared to 2021). This takes the estimated number of measles cases to 9 million and deaths to 136,000 – mostly among children – according to a new report from the World Health […]
More Than One in Three Americans are at Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes, but Changing the Outcome is Possible November 14, 2023
Prediabetes is reversible, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ad Council want to make sure people know they can change the outcome.

Cantaloupes – Salmonella Infections November 22, 2023
Cantaloupes – Salmonella Infections
Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums – Listeria Infections November 22, 2023
Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums – Listeria Infections
Dry Dog Food – Salmonella Infections November 13, 2023
Dry Dog Food – Salmonella Infections
Fresh Diced Onions - Salmonella Infections November 7, 2023
Fresh Diced Onions - Salmonella Infections
Suspected Fungal Meningitis - Epidural Related Surgeries in Mexico May 25, 2023
Suspected Fungal Meningitis - Epidural Related Surgeries in Mexico

Voluntary Recall of SoClean Equipment Intended for Use with CPAP Devices and Accessories: FDA Safety Communication December 4, 2023
A voluntary recall initiated by SoClean for use of SoClean2 and SoClean3 equipment to clean, sanitize or disinfect CPAP devices and accessories.
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Eitan Medical Ltd Recalls Sapphire Infusion Pumps for Failure to Detect Air in the Line December 1, 2023
Sapphire Infusion Pumps are being recalled because they may fail to detect air in the line. The failure could cause injury or death.
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Becton Dickinson (BD)/Carefusion 303 Recalls Alaris Infusion Pumps Due to Compatibility Issues with Cardinal Health Monoject Syringes December 1, 2023
BD/Carefusion 303 is recalling their Alaris Infusion Pumps to make a correction on compatibility issues with Cardinal Health Monoject syringes.
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2023 Medical Device Recalls December 1, 2023
2023 Medical Device Recalls
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Salty immune cells surrounding the brain linked to hypertension-induced dementia December 4, 2023
NIH-funded study in mice offers possible new target for high blood pressure treatments.
Decades after blood pressure-related pregnancy complications, Hispanic/Latina women can have changes in heart structure and function December 4, 2023
Findings highlight importance of early monitoring and management of hypertension during and after pregnancy.
Overdose deaths increased in pregnant and postpartum women from early 2018 to late 2021 November 22, 2023
Among those aged 35 to 44, overdose mortality more than tripled during this period, NIH study reports.
Chronic sleep deficiency increases insulin resistance in women, especially postmenopausal women November 14, 2023
Findings highlight insufficient sleep as a modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes.