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Warning of counterfeit ivermectin tablets sold via social media

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Investigations show that these counterfeit ivermectin tablets are systematically underdosed or seriously contaminated with bacteria. Although several health authorities warned the public against using this medicine outside clinical trials, the medicine was widely used on a major scale in late 2020 and in 2021.

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Hospital floors are hotspot for bacteria, creating route of transfer to patients

Scienmag

Findings cite under-recognized bacteria source that highlights need to improve infection control NEW YORK (October 30, 2020) — The floors of hospital rooms are quickly and frequently contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria within hours of patient admission, creating a route of transfer of potentially dangerous organisms to patients, according (..)

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What’s that growing on your face mask?

Scienmag

Scientist invents novel device to conveniently sanitize contaminated masks at home or at work Credit: Patrick Grant, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University COVID-19 has significantly increased public use of face masks to protect others from the wearer’s respiratory droplets as well as the wearer from airborne contaminants.

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Scientists engineer safe, virus-resistant E coli for research

Drug Discovery World

In a step forward for genetic engineering and synthetic biology, US researchers have modified E coli bacteria to be immune to infection by all natural viruses tested so far. The team used two safeguard methods to prevent the bacteria and their modified genes from escaping into the wild.

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Fried Rice Syndrome: A Disturbing Reminder About the Dangers of Bacillus Cereus

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As detailed in the National Library of Medicine , the individual encountered symptoms like headache, abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea within half an hour of eating, and tragically passed away that night. Therefore, while reheating might eliminate other bacteria, it might not be effective against B. cereus in food.

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Federal judge enters consent decree against New Jersey raw animal food manufacturer

The Pharma Data

The food we give our pets should be safe for them to eat and safe for people to handle,” said Steven Solomon, DVM, MPH, director of FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine. “The Pet food that is contaminated with Salmonella can lead to illness in both the pets consuming the food, as well as humans, who handle the food and care for the pets.

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Abbott Baby Formula Plant Under Investigation by the DOJ

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Health officials found bacteria at the plant that can potentially cause deadly infections in babies. The Abbott baby formula plant was reportedly contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii , a germ that can be found in dry foods and cause blood infections and meningitis in infants.