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On July 24, 2024, John tested positive for Listeria, while in the ICU. John’s sample was genetically linked, by Whole Genome Sequencing, to a cluster of Listeria associated with potatoes from Mexico.
Here are the prior investigations by States, FDA and CDC:
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/files/2025/08/2025-3195-CARA-656-_Redacted-4.pdf
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/files/2025/08/2025-3195-CARA-775-_Redacted-1.pdf
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/files/2025/08/2025-3195-CARA-918-_Redacted-1.pdf
Figure: SNP-tree of sequences of REP strain uploaded to the public sequence repository at
NCBI as of July 2025
On July 16, 2024, John was admitted to the hospital with a headache, facial drooping, … Read the rest
Focusing on Accidental Injury Insurance
Article 25 of the Judicial Interpretation III of the Insurance Law stipulates that “Where it is difficult to determine whether the insured’s losses are caused by a covered event, a non-covered event or a disclaimer, if the parties concerned request that the insurer makes insurance payout, the People’s Court may support in accordance with the corresponding ratio.” Through searching by the author, this judicial interpretation is frequently … Read the rest
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (“FCRA”)[i], regulates the flow and use of foreign funds by individuals, associations, and organisations in India. Over time, the regulatory framework under FCRA has evolved, introducing several compliance obligations for entities receiving foreign contributions. In April 2025[ii], a key amendment was introduced concerning the validity of prior permissions. To strengthen the FCRA regime further, the Ministry of Home Affairs (“MHA”) notified amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 … Read the rest
The newly revised Company Law (“New Company Law”) was adopted at the 7th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress on December 29, 2023, and has come into effect on July 1, 2024. This article provides a concise analysis of the implications of the New Company Law for corporate governance in insurance companies, offering insights for readers’ reference.
I. Further Emphasizing Corporate Social Responsibility
The concept of corporate governance has long been debated in narrow and … Read the rest
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”), was enacted to inter alia provide a consolidated framework to resolve insolvency in a time-bound manner and to maximise the value of assets. This objective is further aided by a moratorium under Section 14 that halts legal proceedings against the corporate debtor, and the immunity provision under Section 32A, which offers a fresh slate to resolution applicants upon plan approval.
On the other hand, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 … Read the rest
As of June 5, 2025, a total of 79 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 7 states (Arizona 3, California 63, Kentucky 1, Nebraska 2, New Jersey 2, Nevada 4, Washington 4). Six ill people in Kentucky, New Jersey, and Washington reported traveling to California and Nevada before they got sick. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 24, 2025 to May 17, 2025. Of the 61 people with information available, 21 have been … Read the rest
In a surprising decision which is on appeal, the High Court held that the President’s decision to assent to and assign the National Health Insurance Bill is reviewable because all executive decisions are reviewable under the principle of legality or the law relating to the review of administrative decisions. The court invoked section 173 of the Constitution which gives the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court of Appeal and the High Court of South Africa inherent power to “protect and regulate their … Read the rest