Dairy Council of California Releases Culturally Responsive Nutrition Resource for the Hispanic Community

“Feeding Infants and Toddlers: Highlighting Hispanic Heritage Foods” was produced with $10,000 in project funding from the National Association of County and City Health Officials under the Reducing Breastfeeding Disparities through Continuity of Care project, which is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC: Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Italian-Style Meats

CDC and partners are investigating two Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats. People in both outbreaks report eating salami, prosciutto, and other meats that can be found in antipasto or charcuterie assortments before getting sick. Investigators are working to identify specific contaminated products and determine if the two outbreaks are linked to the same food source.

Protecting Seafood Processing Workers from COVID-19

CDC’s Critical Infrastructure Guidance advises that critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic, they have not had a positive test result for COVID-19, and additional precautions are implemented to protect them and the community.

CDC Warns of Salmonella From Cheese in the US, Mexico

August 23, 2019 Tauren Dyson, UPI

The strain of salmonella could have been started by U.S.-bred beef and Mexico-manufactured soft cheese. This could mean the infection is present in both countries.

CDC: Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Infections Linked to Raw Turkey Products

CDC and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections linked to raw turkey products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) is monitoring the outbreak.