The Florida Department of Health is providing an update on raw milk availability in the Northeast and Central Florida regions. 

Raw milk is milk from cows, sheep, goats, or other animals that has not been pasteurized, a heat-treating process that destroys potentially harmful bacteria. Consumers have reported benefits of raw milk consumption, including better taste

In less than one year Darwin’s Natural Pet Products have been found to be contaminated with ListeriaSalmonella (three times) and E. coli O157:H7.  This year Dawin’s pet food has been epidemiologically and genetically linked to kidney failure in a young child in Utah.

Yet, although Darwin’s has refused voluntary recalls in both instances, the

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Re:  Letter to the CDC’s Committee on Immunization Practices – It is time to deal with Hepatitis A and Food Service Workers

Dear ACIP Secretariat:

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) provides advice and guidance to the Director of the

  • For the outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg (ref #1316) linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated traceback. The case count has increased from 18 to 22.
  • For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis (ref #1313) linked to a not yet identified product, an additional cluster of Cyclosporiasis illnesses has been added to this investigation

A total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria were reported from two states. Sick people’s samples were collected from December 3, 2023, to September 9, 2024. Of the 10 people with information available, all 10 were hospitalized. One death was reported from Nevada.

On March 31, 2025, FDA collected environmental samples

I spoke with a family today to inform them that their husband/father died after suffering a Listeria infection. Until today the family did not know the cause of his infection despite that fact that it has been known by local, state and federal officials for over a year.

He is PNUSAL022839 and linked to Listeria

Public Health Alerts Residents: Discard The Family Cow Brand Raw Milk and Raw-Milk Cheese Following Detection of Salmonella

The Allegheny County Health Department is advising people to discard all Family Cow brand raw milk products. Products may include raw milk sold in  pint, half-gallon, and gallon containers as well as a variety of cheeses. These