Massachusetts DPH Issues Safety Alert on Silicosis

Massachusetts public health officials have issued a safety alert to employers in the stone countertop fabrication industry following the state's first confirmed case of silicosis. The alert urges employers to protect workers from silica dust exposure, a known cause of this preventable but incurable lung disease.

ByHeart Infant Formula Recalled Due to Botulism Contamination

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is advising caregivers to dispose of ByHeart infant formula due to a national recall linked to infant botulism. ByHeart Inc. voluntarily recalled all lots of its powdered infant formula on November 11, 2025, following an investigation by the CDC and FDA.

Measles Exposure Alert in Massachusetts

Massachusetts public health officials issued an alert regarding potential measles exposure in Boston and Westborough on December 11-12, 2025. An out-of-state visitor diagnosed with measles visited Logan Airport, a hotel, and surrounding areas, prompting notification of potentially exposed individuals.

Massachusetts DPH Reports Very High Flu Activity and Hospital Strain

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting very high and rising levels of influenza activity, with 32 reported deaths and hospitals operating at over 90% capacity in some regions. DPH urges residents to stay up-to-date on flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to prevent severe illness and hospitalization.

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.

NY Reports Record Flu Hospitalizations

The New York State Department of Health announced a record high of 4,546 flu hospitalizations in a single week, nearly 1,000 more than the previous week. This surge indicates a more severe flu season than in prior years.