CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden
So much has changed in the world since the CDC was founded in 1946. We have had to find new ways to carry out our mission and meet new threats head–on, whether a terrorist attack or the next global epidemic of an infectious disease. As we look forward to the coming years, we will continue to serve as the nation’s health protection agency, working 24/7 to save lives and protect people.
Dr. Tom Frieden
Spotlight: Foodborne Illness from Listeria
Listeria is dangerous foodborne illness and can hide in soft cheeses, cantaloupe, and sprouts – foods that are not usually cooked to kill the germs. Listeria can also be deadly. Pregnant women, newborns, young children, people over 65, and those with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable.
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Director′s Briefing: Foodborne Illness from Listeria
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