Tag Archives: Illnesses

FDA Launches Criminal Probe Into Vaping Illnesses, Deaths

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 530 people have now suffered some vaping-related illness and seven have died. As those numbers are climbing, the Food and Drug Administration has opened a criminal investigation into the surge in sicknesses. This announcement comes on the heels of the Trump administration’s efforts to clamp down on e-cigarettes … Continue reading FDA Launches Criminal Probe Into Vaping Illnesses, Deaths

CDC Investigation Notice: More than 300 new Salmonella illnesses reported in outbreaks linked to backyard poultry

A CDC investigation notice regarding multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/backyardpoultry-05-21/index.html

Transcript of CDC Telebriefing: CDC Update on Pulmonary Illnesses

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FDA Launches Criminal Probe Into Vaping Illnesses, Deaths

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 530 people have now suffered some vaping-related illness and seven have died. As those numbers are climbing, the Food and Drug Administration has opened a criminal investigation into the surge in sicknesses. This announcement comes on the heels of the Trump administration’s efforts to clamp down on e-cigarettes … Continue reading FDA Launches Criminal Probe Into Vaping Illnesses, Deaths

Initial State Findings Point to Clinical Similarities in Illnesses Among People Who Use E-cigarettes

Initial findings from the investigation into serious lung illnesses associated with e-cigarette products point to clinical similarities among those affected.

Statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield, M.D., and Acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless, M.D., on federal and state collaboration to investigate respiratory illnesses reported after use of e-cigarette products

CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting science and prevention into action. CDC works to help people live longer, healthier and more productive lives.

Food Safety Alert for Gastrointestinal Illnesses Linked to Raw Oysters

CDC has posted a food safety alert about a multistate outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses linked to raw oysters imported from Mexico at https://www.cdc.gov/vibrio/investigations/rawoysters-05-19/index.html.