Tracy Brown Hamilton

Listeria fears spread to schools and even more products as the BrucePac meat-and-poultry recall keeps getting worse

The USDA now says schools were among the institutions that received potentially contaminated products. It has yet to publish a distribution list. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has expanded a major recall of ready-to-eat meat and poultry […]

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Hurricane Milton live tracker: Map tools and apps follow the powerful storm’s path in real time as it approaches Florida

Less than two weeks after the devastation brought by Helene, southern U.S. states are bracing for another powerful storm. Here’s how to track its path in real time. Hurricane Milton has rapidly escalated to a Category 3 storm and continues

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Marburg virus outbreak update: What to know as the disease spreads in Rwanda and causes international concern  

The infectious virus, similar to Ebola, was first traced to patients in health facilities. Officials confirmed 36 cases this week. Rwanda’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that the ongoing outbreak of Marburg hemorrhagic fever has killed 11 people, with 36 confirmed cases

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Patagonia is laying off 1% of its workforce; CEO Ryan Gellert announces restructuring amid ‘economic headwinds’

“Today, we are getting more right than wrong, but we aren’t meeting the high standards we set for ourselves,” Gellert wrote in a statement on LinkedIn. Patagonia, the outdoor apparel and gear company known for its commitment to responsible business practices

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‘Sloth fever’ update: Symptoms and what U.S. travelers need to know as the CDC issues a new Oropouche virus warning

Cases are growing among U.S. residents linked to travel to Cuba, with infected individuals identified in Florida and New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a surge in cases of “Sloth Fever,” or Oropouche virus infection,

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