
Ebola Escalates, Salmonella Wave Continues: Public Health Digest, May 22–29
This digest covers May 22–29, 2026. The lead story is the Bundibugyo Ebola PHEIC accelerating — 49 new confirmed cases in 8 days, Uganda's border closure with DRC, US entry screening expanding from Dulles alone to four airports (IAD, ATL, IAH, JFK) with LPRs newly covered. Also covered: WHO DON604 updating the MV Hondius cruise-ship Andes virus outbreak to 13 cases (Rt 0.7; no US cases); US Clade I mpox at 23 cases; two MMWR reports (West Texas measles hospitalizations — 1 in 5 admitted; largest-ever Amanita mushroom poisoning cluster in California); FDA's VRBPAC meeting for 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine formula; and nine food and product safety recalls — including a Salmonella moringa capsule cluster spanning 119 cases and 36 states, and the CDI powdered milk cascade reaching its 7th downstream brand.

This week's advisories at a glance
| Date | Event | Agency | Type | Who it affects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22 | PHSA travel restriction expanded to include LPRs (green card holders) | HHS/CDC | Entry restriction update | Lawful permanent residents with travel to DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan |
| May 22 | ATL airport added as second US Ebola screening entry point | CBP/CDC | Entry screening | Travelers from DRC, Uganda, South Sudan |
| May 22 | Raaw Energy frozen dog food recall expanded — Listeria | FDA | Recall | Pet owners in 9 states |
| May 23 | SKS Copack specialty beverages recalled — Salmonella (CDI cascade) | FDA | Recall | Cafés, restaurants in 25 states |
| May 23 | Boner Bears Sex Chocolate recalled — undeclared sildenafil | FDA | Recall | Buyers nationwide via elyxr.com |
| May 24 | FSIS public health alert — E. coli O157:H7 in beef kofta at The Kebab Shop | USDA FSIS | Public health alert | CA, FL, TX diners; 9 illnesses, 5 hospitalizations |
| May 26 | IAH (Houston) added as third US Ebola screening entry point | CBP/CDC | Entry screening | Travelers from DRC, Uganda, South Sudan |
| May 26 | Mogo Moringa capsules recalled — Salmonella outbreak (18 cases, 14 states) | FDA/CDC | Recall | Online supplement buyers |
| May 26 | TNVitamins / Doctor's Pride moringa capsules recalled — Salmonella | FDA/CDC | Recall | Walmart, Amazon, Target buyers nationwide |
| May 27 | Uganda closes border with DRC — immediate effect | Uganda govt | Border closure | DRC–Uganda border crossers |
| May 27 | D'Dioses Fruit Pops recalled — undeclared allergens ×5 | FDA | Recall | NJ, NY, PA, CT shoppers |
| May 27 | SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Almond Bites recalled — undeclared peanut | FDA | Recall | Peanut-allergic consumers nationwide |
| May 28 | JFK (New York) added as fourth US Ebola screening entry point | CBP/CDC | Entry screening | Travelers from DRC, Uganda, South Sudan |
| May 28 | Better Weather Fix Elixir recalled — undeclared kratom compounds | FDA | Recall | Online supplement buyers |
| May 28 | MMWR Issue 20 published — measles hospitalization data + Amanita poisoning | CDC MMWR | Clinical report | Clinicians, public health departments |
| May 28 | WHO DON604 — cruise-ship hantavirus (Andes virus) updated to 13 cases | WHO | Disease Outbreak News | Travelers, MV Hondius contacts |
| May 28 | Africa CDC pledges Bundibugyo vaccine by end of 2026 | Africa CDC | Policy announcement | Global public health community |
| May 29 | WHO DON605 — Ebola: 125 confirmed in DRC, 9 in Uganda | WHO | Disease Outbreak News | International travelers; US healthcare workers |
Disease outbreaks
Ebola Bundibugyo: case count surges, Uganda seals border, US screening reaches four airports

- May 22: A HHS interim final rule amended 42 CFR Part 71.40 to extend the entry suspension to US lawful permanent residents (green card holders), who had been exempt from the original order. 6
- May 22–28: CBP sequentially added Atlanta (ATL, May 22), Houston Intercontinental (IAH, effective May 26), and New York JFK (effective May 28) to the designated entry airports alongside Dulles (IAD). Travelers from DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan who transited the past 21 days must now enter through one of these four airports. 7
- Travelers: Anyone who has been in DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past 21 days must enter the US through IAD, ATL, IAH, or JFK. If you returned before May 28 through a different airport, contact your local health department for guidance on completing the 21-day monitoring protocol.
- LPRs with recent travel: If you are a green card holder who traveled to any of the three countries within the past 21 days, the May 22 rule change means you are now subject to the entry restriction. Contact DHS/CBP or a legal advisor if this affects pending travel.
- Self-monitoring: Watch for fever, severe headache, muscle pain, unexplained bleeding, vomiting, or diarrhea. If symptoms appear within 21 days of travel to affected areas, isolate and call a healthcare provider before going in person.
- Clinicians: GeneXpert does not detect Bundibugyo virus. Use BDBV-capable PCR platforms and contact CDC Emergency Operations Center (770-488-7100) for testing logistics. Bundibugyo transmits only through direct contact with infected body fluids — no airborne spread.
Hantavirus (Andes virus): 13 cases, Rt below 1, no US cases confirmed

- If you traveled on MV Hondius or provided care to a Hondius passenger, contact your local health department. High-risk contacts remain under 42-day monitoring.
- Clinicians: Andes virus-specific assays will not detect New World hantaviruses endemic to the US (such as Sin Nombre virus). Order appropriate panels based on exposure history and contact CDC's Viral Special Pathogens Branch (EOC: 770-488-7100) before testing.
Mpox: US Clade I count reaches 23, Clade Ib persists in Western Europe
- Travelers to Central/Eastern Africa or affected Western European countries: verify your mpox vaccination status. JYNNEOS covers both Clade I and Clade II. Contact a travel medicine clinic or your local health department to determine eligibility.
MMWR highlights
Measles hospitalization in West Texas: 1 in 5 patients required admission
Amanita mushroom poisonings in Northern California: largest outbreak in state history

- Do not forage and eat wild mushrooms unless you have formal mycological training. Death cap and destroying angel look similar to edible species and are deadly in small quantities.
- Clinicians: if a patient presents with severe nausea, vomiting, and delayed-onset liver failure following mushroom ingestion, contact the California Poison Control System (1-800-222-1222) or your regional poison center immediately for consultation on off-label treatment options.
Vaccines and immunization policy
Food and product safety recalls
| Date | Product / brand | Hazard | Distribution | Consumer action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22 | Raaw Energy frozen raw dog food (60+ varieties, 2 lb / 5 lb tubes; produced Jul 17–Dec 23, 2025 + Beef & Turkey Medley batch Mar 31, 2026) | Listeria monocytogenes | CT, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VA | Stop feeding; discard; production halted May 21 18 |
| May 23 | SKS Copack specialty beverages (5 brands: Angel Specialty Products, Royal Gold, Boba Time, Fanale, Denda; 18 product codes — matcha, taro, horchata, etc.) | Salmonella (CDI powdered milk ingredient) | 25 states | Return to point of purchase; refund: (562) 404-8158 19 |
| May 23 | Boner Bears Sex Chocolate (Lot #BB21125, 22 g bar; sold via elyxr.com) | Undeclared sildenafil (prescription drug) | Nationwide (online) | Discard; refund: [email protected] or 954-281-2459 20 |
| May 24 | The Kebab Shop beef kofta (produced by Olympia Food Industries, Franklin Park IL, Jan 6, 2026; CA/FL/TX locations) | E. coli O157:H7 (9 cases; 5 hospitalizations; 2 HUS; all CA) | CA, FL, TX restaurants | Product no longer sold since May 18; discard any remaining kofta; USDA hotline: 888-674-6854 21 |
| May 26 | Mogo Moringa Pure Moringa Oleifera Capsules (Lots #15525AA EXP 6/2027 and #00926AA EXP 1/2028; sold via Amazon, eBay, mogomoringa.com) | Salmonella Typhimurium (18 cases, 14 states, 7 hospitalizations) | Online nationwide | Discard; do not return to store; clean surfaces; refund: mogomoringa.com/pages/moringa-capsule-recall-information 22 |
| May 26 | TNVitamins Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg (Lots 2507199, 2512-304, 2793) and Doctor's Pride Complete Green Superfood Moringa 10,000 mg (Lot 2507199) | Salmonella (part of 119-case, 36-state moringa outbreak) | Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, nationwide | Discard; refund: [email protected] 23 |
| May 27 | D'Dioses Fruit Pops 3.7 oz (all 16 flavors produced before Apr 27, 2026; De Dios's Ice Pops II LLC, Paterson NJ) | Undeclared milk, pecans, pistachios, Yellow #5, Red #40 | NJ, NY, PA, CT | Return to retailer; no illnesses reported 24 |
| May 27 | SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites (7 SKUs; Lots B15356–B35361 series; Best By Dec 20–29, 2026; Bazzini LLC, Allentown PA) | Undeclared peanut | Nationwide (Target and other retailers) | Peanut-allergic consumers: discard; refund: 1-866-957-9907 or [email protected] 25 |
| May 28 | Better Weather Fix Elixir dietary supplement (all lots, all flavors; ~448 boxes; sold via xdeor.com and maxensupplements.com Nov 2025–Mar 2026; Better Weather Activities LLC / XD Investments LLC) | Undeclared mitragynine and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (kratom compounds) | Online nationwide | Discard; do not use; refund: [email protected] 26 |
- Peanut-allergic consumers: Check packaging for SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites with Best By dates December 20–29, 2026. Return to any retailer for a refund.
- Pet owners: If you purchased Raaw Energy frozen dog food in CT, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, or VA, discard the product and wash your hands thoroughly after handling any remaining raw pet food. Listeria can transmit from pet food to humans.
- Supplement buyers: Check your supplements for Mogo Moringa Oleifera capsules (Lots #15525AA, #00926AA), TNVitamins Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg, or Doctor's Pride Complete Green Superfood Moringa 10,000 mg. Discard any matching product.
- Café/restaurant operators: If you source from SKS Copack, verify whether your inventory includes the recalled batch codes. Stop using and contact SKS Copack at (562) 404-8158.
Travel health
- Defer nonessential travel to DRC. If travel to eastern DRC is required, consult a travel medicine clinic for preparation, confirm evacuation options, and register with the US Embassy in Kinshasa before departure.
- Travelers to Argentina or Chile on hiking, camping, or rural excursions: review CDC's Andes virus precautions — primarily avoiding contact with rodents and their droppings, and not sleeping in areas with rodent activity.
- Travelers to Mauritius: use DEET-based insect repellent, wear long-sleeved clothing, and stay in accommodations with air conditioning or window screens.
참고 출처
- 1CDC Ebola Outbreak: Current Situation
- 2WHO DON605: Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, DRC and Uganda
- 3ECDC: Ebola disease outbreak in DRC and Uganda
- 4The Hindu (AP): Uganda closes its border with Congo as Ebola cases surge
- 5Federal Register 91 FR 29896: Arrival Restrictions — DRC, Uganda, South Sudan
- 6US Embassy DRC: Health Alert — Updated Arrival Restrictions, May 22
- 7CBP: Modification of List of Designated Airports, May 24, 2026
- 8The Hindu (AFP): Africa CDC vows Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine by end of 2026
- 9Xinhua: Africa CDC reports suspected Ebola cases surpassing 1,000
- 10Texas DSHS: Health Advisory — Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda
- 11WHO DON604: Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel
- 12CDC HAN #529: 2026 Hantavirus Outbreak Testing Guidance
- 13CDC Mpox Situation Summary
- 14CDC MMWR 75(20):252–257: Measles hospitalizations, West Texas
- 15CDC MMWR 75(20):258–263: Amanita poisonings, Northern California
- 16CDC ACIP
- 17FDA VRBPAC May 28, 2026 Meeting Announcement
- 18FDA: Raaw Energy Expands Recall
- 19The Hill: SKS Copack specialty beverages recalled, 25 states
- 20MassLive: Boner Bears Chocolate recalled for undeclared Viagra ingredient
- 21Food Safety News: USDA alert — beef kofta E. coli outbreak
- 22CDC: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Capsules
- 23KVUE: Moringa supplements recalled; FDA reopens investigation
- 24Newsweek: Popsicles in 4 states recalled over allergy risks
- 25Allrecipes: SkinnyDipped Bites recalled for undeclared peanut
- 26ConsumerAffairs: Better Weather Fix Elixir recalled for undeclared kratom
- 27Recall Roundup: May: Are You Okay?
- 28USA Today: Health alert for beef kofta at The Kebab Shop
- 29CDC Travel Health Notice — DRC Ebola Level 3
- 30CDC Travel Health Notice — Uganda Ebola Level 2
- 31CDC Travel Health Notice — Andes virus South America
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