State health agency under the HHSA, enforcing health laws and vital records
Chipotle has removed jalapeños from restaurants after public health officials have linked a Salmonella Javiana outbreak to jalapeños served at multiple Mexican‑style restaurants. Minnesota has identified 110 cases tied to the outbreak; the FDA has opened an active investigation and has started sampling but has not issued a recall. Chipotle says it has replaced the peppers from different growers.
Blake Lively has been awarded $363,245 in attorneys’ fees and $44,206 in costs in the It Ends With Us dispute, far below her initial bid of $8 million. The decision, issued by Manhattan Judge Lewis Liman, restricts reimbursement to fees tied to defending defamation claims under a California survivor protection law, while other claims are left unresolved. The case remains a focal point in discussions about workplace conduct and film industry accountability.
Recent reports from multiple sources show increases in rabies exposures linked to wildlife and animal products. The CDC has issued advisories, and health officials warn residents to avoid contact with wildlife, seek prompt treatment after exposure, and monitor outbreaks as surveillance continues nationwide.