In the past year, the CDC really took a beating from the Trump administration. In this episode, we discuss a timeline of some of the most important events, including:

• Reductions in Force (RIFs)
• Shooting at the CDC on 8/8/25
• Loss of senior leadership
• Budget changes and reorganization
• The longest government shutdown in US history
• Implications for public health

And more!

THINGS YOU SHOULD WATCH:

• The Pitt (HBO)
• Episodes of Parks and Rec you should watch that have town-hall scenes:
  • Sister City, S2E5
  • Sweetums, S2E15
  • Time capsule, S3E3
  • Bailout, S5/E16 

RECALLS:

• Navitas Organice Chia Seeds (Salmonella) - locations unclear, but sold by Whole Foods (more info)
• Geber Arrowroot Biscuits (potential presence of plastic) - location unclear (more info)
• Genova (Tri-Union Seafoods) - Yellowfin Tuna - (Clostridium botulinum) (more info)
  • Meijer – Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin
  • Giant Foods – Maryland and Virginia
  • Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions – California
• Superfoods Inc - Live It Up: Super Greens Original and Wild Berry Flavored pouches and packs (Salmonella) (more info)
  • Sold nationwide including US, Puerto Rico, Guam and Virgin Islands
  • 45 illnesses and 12 hospitalizations
• Diva Fam Inc - Sea Moss Gel (Superfood product) - Botulism. Distributed online nationwide. (more info)
• Primavera Nuevo tamales, various flavors (more info) - listeria contamination
• Klong Kone Shrimp Paste, sold exclusively at Golden Land in Des Moines, Iowa and Terri Lee Oriental Groceries in Maywood, New Jersey (more info) - lead contamination
• Spring & Mulberry Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar - Salmonella (more info)

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