Quick takes: Infant botulism, New World screwworm preventative, ‘airport malaria’ in Germany, new polio cases in Africa
Public health updates include the resolution of an infant botulism outbreak, new FDA authorization for a screwworm preventative in cattle, and reports of 'airport malaria' in Germany and polio cases in Africa. These developments highlight ongoing global efforts to manage infectious diseases and agricultural health.
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These updates provide critical information on public health risks and regulatory responses to disease outbreaks.
Share Copied to clipboard The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday declared the outbreak of infant botulism linked to powdered formula over. Epidemiologic, traceback, and laboratory data indicate the cause of the outbreak, which led to four infant hospitalizations in three states, was contaminated Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula. No new cases have been reported since July 3. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says data indicate the milk used in the formula came from the same supplier implicated in a 2025 infant botulism outbreak linked to infant powdered formula. The FDA announced yesterday that it has issued an emergency use authorization for Bimectin, an injectable form of ivermectin, for the prevention of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in cattle.
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