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CDC Warning: Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Eggs Sold In Illinois, Michigan, And Wisconsin
Chicken (File)
The CDC is alerting the public to a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. To date, 65 peopl [...]
Deli Meat-Linked Listeria Outbreak Cases Grow In Multiple States, Including South Carolina, Florida, And Tennessee
Deli Meats (File)
The multistate Listeria outbreak connected to deli meats, notably Boar's Head brand liverwurst, continues to worsen, with the Ce [...]
Mpox Outbreak: Social Media Influencers Key To Information Spread, UF/IFAS Study Finds
University of Florida's Albert and Alberta pose for Instagram. Photo: UF/IFAS
A recent study shows social media influencers are more important tha [...]
Florida DOH Polk County Issue Blue-Green Algae Alert For Lake Van In Auburndale
Blue-green algae toxins (File)
POLK COUNTY, Fla - The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) has issued a cautionary alert followi [...]
Florida Department Of Health Notifies Individuals Affected By Data Breach
Health Department Florida
The Florida Department of Health is notifying individuals potentially affected by a recent cybersecurity incident that o [...]
CDC Issues Warning Over Salmonella Risks From Small Pet Turtles
Small Turtle (File)
Despite a federal ban on the sale of small turtles—those with shells under 4 inches in length—due to health risks, they are st [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Appoints Four To The Board Of Medicine
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signing HB 1365 (File)
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Steven Christie and Dr. James “Matthew” Knight [...]
Mike Tyson’s Cannabis Brand TYSON 2.0 Expands Into Florida And Illinois Through Partnership With Verano
Mike Tyson's Cannabis Brand TYSON 2.0 Expands Into Florida And Illinois Through Partnership With Verano
TYSON 2.0, the renowned cannabis brand fou [...]
Water Quality Advisory Issued for Ben T Davis Beach and Davis Island Beach In Tampa
Davis Island Beach Health Advisory
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) is advising the public to avoid swim [...]
WHO Declares Mpox A Global Emergency As New Variant Emerges
The Congo (Unspalsh)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared mpox a global health emergency, citing the rapid spread of the vi [...]