BIZARRE: 34 - What They Never Told You

Jalapeños linked to salmonella outbreak that sickened hundreds traced to Mexican grower

At least 345 people in 27 states have fallen ill from the salmonella strain, predominantly in Minnesota and Colorado

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Qdoba follows Chipotle’s lead and removes jalapeños from the menu as salmonella outbreak expands to 27 states

Most of the salmonella cases linked to jalapeños are in Colorado and Minnesota

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Three Years After the Emergency Ended, Epidemiologists Still Do Not Agree on Whether COVID Is a Pandemic

There is no numeric threshold separating pandemic from endemic. Experts explain what the label does and does not change for individuals.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

Suffolk County Confirms a Fourth Rabbit Fever Case as Long Island Works Through a Heavy Tick Season

Suffolk County confirms a fourth tularemia case in 2026. See how it compares to prior years, the symptoms to watch for, and tick prevention steps.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

Africa CDC Says Contact Tracing Is Not Working in Congo Ebola Outbreak as Deaths Pass 1,700

Africa CDC says contact tracing is failing in Congo's Ebola outbreak as deaths reach 1,707. What the surveillance gap means and what US officials watch.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

CDC Adds Six States to Lettuce Linked Cyclospora Outbreak, Bringing the Total to 15

CDC expands the iceberg lettuce Cyclospora outbreak to 15 states with 6,358 cases and 2 deaths. See the new states and what shoppers should know.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

CDC Links 345 Salmonella Cases in 27 States to Recalled Jalapeños from Mexico

CDC ties 345 Salmonella cases in 27 states to recalled Mexican jalapeños. See affected states, restaurant links, symptoms, and what to check.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

Deadly fungus outbreak in US: What is Candida auris, symptoms, who all are at risk as cases rise across 23 states

This year, over 3,100 cases of drug-resistant Candida auris have emerged across twenty-three states in the US, with Texas and Michigan reporting the highest rates. This dangerous fungus primarily spreads in healthcare environments and poses serious risks to critically ill patients and those with compromised immune systems. Symptoms often resemble…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Teen Summer Jobs and the Safety Rules That Apply to Young Workers

A clear look at the safety rules for young workers — hour limits, restricted equipment, and the training every teen summer job should include.

inkl · Aug 6

A Smuggling Prosecution Over Inactivated Mpox Samples Has Scientists Warning About Outbreak Preparedness

Two NIH virologists face charges over mpox samples from a Congo outbreak. Researchers say scrutiny could slow international collaboration.

Medical Daily · Aug 6