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Raw Milk Outbreak Linked to Dairy Farm

The Florida Department of Health issued an update regarding a raw milk outbreak linked to Keely Farms Dairy, reporting 21 cases and 7 hospitalizations. The notice highlights the risks of consuming raw milk and the department's work with the farm to improve sanitation practices.

Florida Department of Health 2025 Public Health Accomplishments

The Florida Department of Health has highlighted its major public health accomplishments for 2025. Key initiatives included a statewide ban on community water fluoridation and the initiation of rulemaking to remove childhood immunization mandates, alongside expansions in telehealth maternity care and newborn screening programs.

Florida Infant Formula Testing Results Released

The Florida Department of Health announced the release of infant formula testing results, which found elevated levels of heavy metals like mercury in 16 out of 24 tested products. This initiative aims to provide transparency and accountability regarding products marketed to infants.

Florida Candy Testing Finds Arsenic in 28 Products

The Florida Department of Health released results from its Healthy Florida First initiative, finding arsenic in 28 out of 46 tested candy products. This initiative aims to increase transparency regarding food safety and product accountability for items marketed to children.

Florida Bread Testing Finds Glyphosate in 6 of 8 Products

The Florida Department of Health released results from its Healthy Florida First initiative, finding glyphosate in six out of eight tested bread products from national brands. The initiative aims to increase transparency and accountability for food products available to Florida families.