Potato Chip Recall
The FDA classified the recall of Zapp’s- and Dirty-branded potato chips as most serious due to a potential risk for Salmonella. (USA Today)
Additionally, the agency flagged an Oribe-brand shampoo recall over the detection of Pluralibacter gergoviae, a bacteria that can cause sepsis and urinary tract infections.
Candida auris Increase
Clinical Candida auris cases reported to the CDC increased from 2,882 in 2022 to 6,197 in 2024, according to a study in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
Another MMWR suggested that more people may be at risk for alpha-gal syndrome, the red-meat allergy triggered by lone star tick bites.
Healthcare Grants and Donations
Democrats in Congress are demanding that HHS reinstate canceled grants for teen pregnancy prevention. (The Hill)
Ahead of their wedding, superstar singer Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce donated $26 million to various organizations and several children’s hospitals, including MSK Kids and Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone in New York.
Vaccine Mandates and Measles Outbreak
Experts warned that a court case on school vaccine mandates could wind up at the Supreme Court and potentially lead to religious exemptions nationwide. (Washington Post)
As vaccination rates fall, Mississippi’s top health official stated that measles cases in the state are “inevitable”. (Mississippi Today)
Healthcare Updates
John Bartrum, the Undersecretary for Health at the Department of Veterans Affairs, is resigning. (Federal News Network)
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons issued its first clinical practice guideline on the management of ankle osteoarthritis.
On a related note, Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s (R-N.J.) long-term hospital stay has highlighted the fact that hospitalizations for depression happen more often than many people realize. (Washington Post)
Some regular fentanyl users have developed such a high tolerance to the drug that medications to manage withdrawal and treat opioid addiction no longer work. (New York Times)
Legal and Health Notices
Prosecutors are allowed to review medical records related to Tiger Woods’ March vehicle crash and subsequent arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence, a judge ruled. (AP)
Social media influencer and cookbook author Nara Smith revealed that her 2-year-old daughter, Whimsy Lou, has an undisclosed type of cancer. (People)
Country music star Clint Black canceled a performance due to a medical emergency. (Entertainment Weekly)
Hantavirus Outbreak and Global Health
The hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship is over, according to the World Health Organization. There were 13 cases in total, including three deaths.
Experts warned that people with malaria and other serious illnesses may be avoiding healthcare in Congo amidst the nation’s health system battling the deadly Ebola outbreak. (Reuters via Yahoo!)
Cuba’s once-vaunted system of free universal healthcare has deteriorated sharply, compounded by fuel shortages that analysts attribute to tightened U.S. sanctions. (AP)
The U.S. has agreed to invest more than $1.3 billion in Tanzania’s health sector over the next 5 years, according to the State Department.
The heat wave in Europe resulted in around 480 excess deaths in the Netherlands last week, according to health authorities there. (Reuters via AOL)
Regional officials reported that a fire erupted in a hospital in northwestern Germany, killing two people. (AP)
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for advice concerning your health.
Fuente: https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/productalert/122052
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