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Probiotics don’t improve outcomes in children with acute gastroenteritis

PEMBlog

every year, leading to emergency department visits and hospitalizations. However, this large study shows that probiotics do not significantly shorten illness duration, improve symptoms, or reduce the need for additional medical visits. N Engl J Med 2018; 379:2015-2026. N Engl J Med. 2018 Nov 22;379(21):2002-2014. Freedman et al.

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CDC, FDA Warn of Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pistachio Cream

Physician's Weekly

One person has been hospitalized; however, no deaths have been reported at this time. 19, 2026 (production code: 241019) and to thoroughly disinfect items and surfaces that may have come in contact with the product. Four individuals across two states have contracted the same strain of Salmonella. All rights reserved.

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This Thanksgiving, Be Thankful for Family and Food(borne Illness Prevention)

FDA Law Blog

Gaulkin — At the risk of ruining our readers’ appetite for America’s most food-focused holiday, foodborne illnesses have been a feature of Thanksgiving for some time now. When foodborne illness outbreaks arise, efficient traceability is critical to prevent illnesses, death, and unnecessary product loss. 7, 2022 at 1 p.m.