It's Always the Bats (But it's Also Us)

If you want to learn about Nipah virus, you’re in the right place. In this episode, Olivia walks us through what Nipah virus is, how it is transmitted, the recent outbreak in India, and how to prevent it. While it may not be front and center of the health news in the US, it is important to pay attention and understand that viruses in one part of the world can make their way to other parts of the world.

RECALLS

• Ambrosia Brands, LLC Rosabella Moringa Capsules (salmonella) - sold online
• Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana Fruit Puree (patulin) - all US states except Alaska; Guam; Puerto Rico
• Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon (listeria monocytogenes) - BJ’s Wholesale Club stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia 
• Why Not Natural Organic Moringa Green Superfood (salmonella) - sold online
• Navitas Organics Chia Seeds (salmonella) - locations unclear, but sold by Whole Foods
• Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits (potential presence of plastic) - location unclear 
• Genova (Tri-Union Seafoods) - Yellowfin Tuna - (Clostridium botulinum) 
  • 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) 

Minor clarification: mRNA vaccine development began in the 1990s, Olivia’s statement about mRNA vaccine development in 2001 is related to the utilization of mRNA vaccine technology for coronaviruses specifically.