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OUTBREAKS AND HEALTH THREATS The Washington Post: Federal Officials Poised To Declare End Of U.S.’s Largest Known Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Federal officials are poised to declare the end of the nation’s largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak after thousands of people became sick after eating shredded iceberg lettuce, according to two people familiar with the matter. The update may come as soon as later Thursday, according to the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. However, the timing is not guaranteed. In mid-July, Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled products from the market as federal officials began linking its lettuce from central Mexico to a cyclosporiasis outbreak. (Roubein, 9/10) https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/09/10/federal-officials-poised-declare-end-uss-largest-known-cyclosporiasis-outbreak/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--yRSlHC7MTDdV8RSUO-HMhEakRnq1TMYgF9xv56V_6O7iwBlkyVYebpYYch5M3r-yOUcp6BiSdSZok777iXR8oFkQ7bg&_hsmi=438571313&utm_content=438571313&utm_source=hs_email CIDRAP: CDC Warns Of New Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Broccoli Sprouts The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday announced a new Salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts. So far at least 22 people in four states have been sickened, and two patients have been hospitalized. No deaths have been linked to this outbreak. The sprouts were sold to food co-ops, restaurants, food service customers, and grocery stores in Idaho, Montana, and Washington. Sixteen people in Washington state have been sickened, four in Montana, and one each in Idaho and Utah. (Soucheray, 9/10) https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/foodborne-disease/cdc-warns-new-salmonella-outbreak-linked-broccoli-sprouts?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9wDYCRcryGxr74o8khNrLwkYWWypZt-dgZs6fCu4QTxPntqBzewgiZsTgP8JYWX8ht-8uMI1TGQGiLJEsbMepOAiA90g&_hsmi=438571313&utm_content=438571313&utm_source=hs_email The New York Times: Legionnaires’ Outbreak In The Bronx Kills One And Infects 4 Others An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in the South Bronx has killed one person and infected four others, New York City health officials announced on Thursday evening. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is investigating the potential cluster in parts of Melrose and Morrisania, it said in a news release. (Freeman, 9/10) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/nyregion/legionnaires-disease-cluster-bronx.html?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9FK40tQIIsUqyK5J-KlFBC39xG42hzoVuCR-gcWgqc0AxDolheUtuoOFJdCautArwaj6GbMhexP9GXKKNo09RPSVvX_A&_hsmi=438571313&utm_content=438571313&utm_source=hs_email WUSF: Florida Investigates Possible Hillsborough Death Related To Dengue As Cases Hit 95 The Florida Department of Health said Thursday it was looking into whether dengue fever was responsible for the reported death of a woman in Hillsborough County, where locally acquired cases surged to 95 of the 111 recorded statewide since July. (Mayer and Sheridan, 9/10) https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2026-09-10/florida-investigates-possible-hillsborough-death-related-to-dengue-as-cases-hit-95?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9jrvPXRIT4hFbqFfLqVv-7GQ2pqJMZCpFit3lslrVNHJMSrBa3LHZHxhinsltKRYMlKlmxomtlM1naRU_p-yYhAFWp6g&_hsmi=438571313&utm_content=438571313&utm_source=hs_email The Guardian: Texas Reports First Equine Infection Of New World Screwworm On Ranch Horse A horse in southern Texas has been infected with the New World screwworm, marking the first US equine infection as health authorities race to contain an outbreak of the flesh-eating parasite. The pest was discovered on the hind limb of a working ranch horse in Presidio county, according to a statement on Thursday from US Equestrian Foundation. (Ede-Osifo, 9/10) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/10/texas-horse-screwworm-infection?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--4t4bzII3Y9lGzq6H8nCiKk9xUnv1801rRVp99Gq5CByRn0Lte_YaEbYVcLefZhCq1BqpKBIu0GMygK4QfjwvZ0V2_VQ&_hsmi=438571313&utm_content=438571313&utm_source=hs_email The Washington Post: Rabies Cases Increased 17 Percent In July And August, CDC Says Rabies cases in the United States from July to August increased 17 percent compared to the same period last year, following several “high-profile rabies outbreaks” and exposure events, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. (Wang, 9/10) https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/09/10/rabies-cases-increased-17-percent-july-august-cdc-says/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8wQxPlpKsdeSW4TrqpAOVWJLKpjM9Rf5YECp7bat96WWGkg6zgsB69KfGy1RprIBiioN3oFYfQLZWVOxOdFK1PLswISg&_hsmi=438571313&utm_content=438571313&utm_source=hs_email The Baltimore Sun: Maryland Issues Vaccine Guidance After Federal Changes Officials from the Maryland Department of Health issued a vaccine schedule for children and adults Thursday for the first time. A state law changed on July 1 to permit the department to set its own vaccine recommendations, as federal guidance shifts under the Trump administration. (Wilson, 9/10) https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/09/10/maryland-issues-vaccine-guidance-vax-act/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_C7TRL7qX_3CclT8nJEPZAJt3sX0-zZsnZGKpPG0ay-HXcqADKFurQXxBPSj1O72Thzm5KGVmNFItnyJ-_7p8u68yByA&_hsmi=438571313&utm_content=438571313&utm_source=hs_email Chicago Tribune: Illinois Issues Its Own Flu, COVID-19, RSV Vaccine Guidance Illinois is issuing its own guidance about flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations for this fall – amid continuing confusion over federal vaccine recommendations. (Schencker, 9/10) https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/10/flu-covid-19-rsv-vaccine-guidance/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9VOxwhho5stm-gJtdtbOgym_P6qmO5KCCtTxtA6JX5uMtblMM0JpFN3wj6M73FSZpDYscP_8A2QAyeUIkpwfjrJ6CISQ&_hsmi=438571313&utm_content=438571313&utm_source=hs_email Chicago Tribune: Officials Warn Of Possible Measles Exposure At Union Station City officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Union Station after someone with the highly contagious illness passed through the West Loop hub late last month. (Kenny, 9/10) https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/10/measles-union-station-chicago/?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_IeyT3BJIKvV10RcaYmCTEGTYeAD__0gEN2w-lYgnaWD9ZHJg3yRddUw4Lr6WLSjayQt499oGUSLjOxWQd-D4R-2_Uyg&_hsmi=438571313&utm_content=438571313&utm_source=hs_email