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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, an Ebola outbreak has produced one of its deadliest weeks, with more than 300 deaths reported in seven days; investigators say the virus may have been spreading in Mongbwalu as early as February, months before officials declared the outbreak on May 15, and response efforts including vaccinations and medical care are ramping up to contain it.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 5,000 confirmed cases, a majority of which are linked to hard‑to‑reach areas, with NGOs and health authorities racing to scale vaccination, surveillance and treatment as the response struggles to keep pace.
The Democratic Republic of Congo says about 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, marking the fastest-growing Ebola crisis on record as health officials race to contain transmission across the country.
Taylor Farms is recalling a broad range of ready-to-eat products that contain jalapeños because of a multistate salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers grown in Mexico; the recall covers dips, salsa and guacamole and comes as a separate iceberg lettuce recall linked to cyclospora is noted, with consumers advised to check recall notices and discard any affected products.
Hundreds of people in 27 states have fallen ill in a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers; Chipotle and Qdoba have removed the peppers, and the CDC says the clusters are no longer considered an ongoing risk.
Virginia health officials announced the state’s first locally acquired dengue case, in a resident with no travel outside Virginia who was likely bitten by a mosquito that had earlier bitten an infected traveler; officials say there is no evidence of ongoing transmission or additional locally acquired cases at this time.
The CDC has expanded the largest U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, linking illnesses to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico and noting ties to Taco Bell; Missouri reported a dramatic rise in cases, Michigan has two related deaths, Taylor Farms recalled the lettuce on July 17, and officials caution that the true case count may be higher and the outbreak could extend to more states.
As the Ebola outbreak unfolds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, fear and stigma are causing pregnant women to avoid hospitals, leading to higher maternal deaths. Health officials and aid groups say maintaining access to safe obstetric care and clear public information is critical to prevent more fatalities.
Even after a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell's lettuce sickened thousands, patrons at the DC Cantina in Chinatown kept ordering, with some removing lettuce and others staying loyal due to promotions and brand trust, showing strong sales despite health concerns.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 1,000 people, with health officials and international partners continuing to monitor the situation and coordinate a response.
An ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce has sickened more than 7,000 people nationwide. Despite a Taylor Farms recall and Sysco halting distribution from Mexico, investigators are still determining the source, while health authorities urge consumers to avoid recalled lettuce, check packaging details, and follow FDA/CDC guidance as the investigation continues.
Taylor Farms says it will voluntarily remove all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market after federal investigators linked some of its lettuce to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to Taco Bell. The CDC and FDA urged consumers to avoid shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell as the investigation expands to other restaurants and retailers, and Sysco paused distribution of certain Mexican lettuce products; investigators say the outbreak source is being traced to a specific farm and may widen to additional outlets.
Washington Post reports that despite a large cyclosporiasis outbreak, the CDC’s reduced FoodNet surveillance would have little effect on current outbreak detection since cyclosporiasis remains nationally notifiable in separate databases; investigations rely on state case reports and traceback, but funding cuts could hinder long‑term trend monitoring and risk assessment for future outbreaks.
A WHO official says the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts, with the majority of new infections stemming from unknown chains of transmission, highlighting gaps in surveillance and contact tracing and underscoring the need for intensified public-health actions.
Federal and state health officials are examining Taco Bell’s possible role in a large multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasite tied to contaminated produce. Michigan has flagged lettuce as a suspected source, and the outbreak has sickened thousands and hospitalized more than 80 people across more than 30 states, with investigators still seeking the specific grower or supplier responsible.