10/16/24 - #240

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Good morning. In today’s edition:

  • FDA Upgrades Recall of Eggs Linked to Salmonella to 'Serious' Health Risks or 'Death'

  • Ozempic Underworld: Inside the Black Market of Obesity Drugs

  • Missouri Health Worker Who Had Contact With Bird Flu Patient Develops Symptoms, US Officials Report

  • Millennial Applauded for Sharing Reality of Depression in Your 20s

…and lots more. Have a great day!

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FOOD & NUTRITION

FDA Upgrades Recall of Eggs Linked to Salmonella to 'Serious' Health Risks or 'Death'

In late September, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made an urgent update to a previous egg recall. This warning now says these eggs could cause very serious health problems or even death.

The alert started on September 6 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It became a Class I recall by September 30, meaning these products are extremely dangerous.

From May 23 to August 10, eggs from Milo's Poultry Farms LLC in Wisconsin caused salmonella infection in 65 people across nine states. Fortunately, no one has died, but 24 people ended up in the hospital.

Milo's Poultry Farms has stopped selling these eggs and cleaned their entire farm. "We've just completed a thorough cleaning and we're handling all the required paperwork," said Milo Bontrager, the farm's owner.

The recalled eggs were sold in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. This includes chicken eggs and duck eggs under the Happy Quackers Farm brand.

If you have these eggs, do not eat them. Make sure to clean any area where the eggs were kept. If you think you ate these eggs and feel sick, see your doctor right away.

Symptoms of salmonella include stomach pain, very bad diarrhea, and fever. Young children, older adults, and people with weak immune systems may get very sick.

Remember, it's important to be careful with food to stay healthy.

WEIGHT LOSS

Ozempic Underworld: Inside the Black Market of Obesity Drugs

A CNBC investigation found a surprising center for illegal drug sales in a quiet Boulder, Colorado suburb. This area is not what you'd expect for a black market hub, especially for drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are for diabetes and weight loss.

The investigation showed that criminals are altering or smuggling real medications from other countries. They are breaking U.S. laws. For example, CNBC bought what was advertised as Ozempic from a company called Laver Beauty, supposedly based in Boulder, for only $219. This price is much cheaper than the normal $968 price in the U.S.

The drug came from China in a box that was poorly packed and lacked proper cooling. The package had Chinese labels, which made people question if it was real or safe. Novo Nordisk, the company that makes Ozempic, said this drug was only meant for China and shouldn't be sold in the U.S.

At New York City's JFK Airport, officials have caught more and more of these illegal drugs. They're seeing a big increase in fake and wrongly sold drugs.

Using fake drugs is very risky and can be deadly because they may not be made safely. U.S. authorities and drug companies are trying to stop illegal sales of dangerous products. They are shutting down websites and social media accounts that sell them.

This issue shows the big problem of global illegal drug sales and the ongoing fight to keep people safe.

HEALTH

Missouri Health Worker Who Had Contact With Bird Flu Patient Develops Symptoms, US Officials Report

A health worker in Missouri who took care of a patient with bird flu has started showing mild symptoms. This is the third person connected to the patient who has shown signs of the illness, but all of them have gotten better.

Health officials in Missouri, with help from the CDC, are investigating this case closely. They are concerned because the patient didn't get the virus from animals like most other cases. This could mean the virus is changing, making it easier to catch between people.

To understand more, Missouri plans to test people for antibodies. These tests can show if someone was exposed to the bird flu virus before. Caitlin Rivers, a disease expert, said these results are very important. They will help figure out if this bird flu can spread from person to person. It's tricky because the symptoms look a lot like other sicknesses, including COVID-19.

The bird flu usually affects birds and sometimes cows but doesn't often spread to people. This year, the virus has hit over 200 dairy farms in 14 states. Usually, humans get bird flu only if they are around sick animals.

This case in Missouri is different and worrying because it suggests the virus might be changing. Quick and careful action is needed to understand and stop this potential new threat.

Millennial Applauded for Sharing Reality of Depression in Your 20s

Collette Grimes, a 28-year-old writer and online creator, is being praised for showing the real side of living with depression. Known on Instagram as @collette.alexandria, she posted a video that quickly got the attention of over 6.4 million people. In the video titled "clean my depression apartment with me," Collette cleans her messy apartment. It was filled with dirty dishes, laundry, and clutter because she’s been struggling with her mental health.

This honest video is different from her usual happy posts and shows a tough part of her life after she lost her job. Many people, especially in the Black community, have thanked her for being open about such a personal issue. They say it helps them feel less alone.

Collette shared, "Losing my job led to being unemployed for almost a year. I stopped taking care of myself and my home. Sharing this video and seeing everyone’s support has really helped me."

Her video helps change social media from just showing perfect lives to including real-life struggles. Collette believes that sharing true experiences would help. Especially, tough times. It would help everyone feel more understood.

Through her video, Collette cleaned her apartment. It also helped more people discuss mental health and the need for honesty about their feelings.

✢ A Note From Hem Hero

The information in this health newsletter is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; always consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. The publishers are not responsible for any actions taken by the reader based on the information provided.