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Raw Pet Food Can Endanger Humans as Well as Pets
Raw pet food has once again caused the death of a cat, this time due to HPAI H5N1 for which samples of the food tested
TAG
September 10, 2025
Raw pet food has once again caused the death of a cat, this time due to HPAI H5N1 for which samples of the food tested
By Dr. Ben Miller In food safety, we often cite CDC’s estimate that 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illness annually. These figures depend
Widely distributed in the Northeast, South, and Midwest US, excepting the far north areas, the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) has been gaining notoriety with
Despite the fact that CDC has estimated that COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 34 states and staying steady in 14, with no
In recent weeks, at least three incidents of botulism contamination of three different foods have caused recalls in Europe. Botulism is a rare but serious
With school starting within the next few weeks for most children in the US, new CDC data showing childhood vaccination coverage having declined for all
This is the last of four TAG newsletter articles that examined safety as well as FDA regulatory oversight of food and color additives. The previous
Similar to the way that airborne pollen can trigger seasonal allergies, a new study presented at the American Society for Microbiology annual meeting suggests that
A recent risk assessment from the WHO has warned of significant spread of the Oropouche virus (OROV) transmitted to humans by midges. While the majority
With measles cases rising around the world, the CDC has revised its measles vaccine guidance, advising that all international travelers be fully vaccinated against measles