Centers for Disease (out of) Control

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 8/8/25Loss of senior leadershipBudget changes and reorganizationThe longest government shutdown in US historyImplications for public healthAnd more!THINGS YOU SHOULD WATCH:The Pitt (HBO)Episodes of Parks and Rec you should watch that have town-hall scenes:Sister City, S2E5Sweetums, S2E15Time capsule, S3E3Bailout, 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 WisconsinGiant Foods – Maryland and VirginiaSafeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions – CaliforniaSuperfoods 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 Islands45 illnesses and 12 hospitalizationsDiva Fam Inc - Sea Moss Gel (Superfood product) - Botulism. Distributed online nationwide. (more info)Primavera Nuevo tamales, various flavors (more info) - listeria contaminationKlong Kone Shrimp Paste, sold exclusively at Golden Land in Des Moines, Iowa and Terri Lee Oriental Groceries in Maywood, New Jersey (more info) - lead contaminationSpring & Mulberry Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar - Salmonella (more info)Send us Fan MailSupport the showWant to support PHGC? Subscribe for special episodes or donate as a supporter. Want some PHGC merch? We now have a store on TeePublic! Check it out here.Give us a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with a friend!---The views expressed on this episode are our own.We are available by email at [email protected] and on Instagram and TikTok at @publichealthgroupchat.Theme music generated in Soundful.