Tag: Bacteria
Sulfur Microbial Diet May Increase Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Sulfur microbial diet features high intakes of low-calorie drinks, red meats, processed meats and low intakes of fruits, vegetables, whole grains
CDC Warns of E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Baby Spinach
Illness reported in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota; two hospitalizations but no deaths reported
Walmart Recalls Room Spray Due to Rare and Deadly Bacteria
The four cases of melioidosis illness occurred in Georgia, Kansas, Texas, and Minnesota; two patients have died
FDA: Stop Using Eco-Med Ultrasound Gels, Lotions
Health care providers, facilities should stop using and discard all ultrasound gels and lotions due to risk for bacterial contamination
CDC: Fourth Case of Melioidosis Found in United States
Two of the four patients have died, the agency said Monday
McCormick Recalls Seasonings Over Salmonella Risk
No illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported
Muffins Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
Company says it has not received any reports of illness associated with the recalled products
Non-Antimicrobial Drugs Tied to Drug-Resistant Bacterial Infection
Proton pump inhibitors, beta-blockers, antimetabolites linked to infection with antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Guidance Updated for Managing C. difficile Infection in Adults
Fidaxomicin suggested instead of vancomycin for initial Clostridioides difficile infection episode, recurrent CDI episodes
CDC: Listeria Outbreak Linked to Precooked Chicken
Three people have been hospitalized; one death has been reported in Texas
