THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
CDC expands Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes, pre-cut…
ATLANTA - The CDC releases an update on an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products. Release: A CDC food safety alert regarding an outbreak of Salmonella infections has been updated: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/sundsvall-11-23/index.html Key Points:…
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to fruit…
ATLANTA - The CDC is warning the public of a Salmonella outbreak that has been linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products. Release: The recalled brands linked to Salmonella outbreak Key Points: Forty-three people infected…
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to fruit
ATLANTA - The CDC is warning the public of a Listeria outbreak that is linked to peaches, nectarines, and plums. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces a food safety alert regarding a…
Measles threat in unvaccinated children continues to grow
ATLANTA - The global measles threat continues to grow with millions of children unvaccinated as another year passes. Release: Following years of declines in measles vaccination coverage, measles cases in 2022 have increased by 18%,…
CDC expedite additional doses of new RSV immunization…
ATLANTA - The CDC and FDA will expedite the availability for additional doses of the new RSV immunization for infants. Release: CDC announced the release of more than 77,000 additional doses of Beyfortus™ (nirsevimab-alip (100 mg), a long-acting…
Georgians encouraged to “Be Your Own Hero” for…
ATLANTA - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ad Council launches "Be Your Own Hero" to educate Georgians on Diabetes. Release: Prediabetes is reversible, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
CDC study shows e-cigarette use down among U.S.…
ATLANTA - A new CDC study reports that the use of e-cigarettes is down among U.S. high school students in 2023. Release: A study released from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
CDC investigates multistate Salmonella outbreak link to onions
ATLANTA - The CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to onions processed at Gills Onions. Release: A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/thompson-10-23/index.html Key Points CDC is…