This digest highlights the latest events and signals submitted to the BEACON platform—a global system for tracking and analyzing emerging biological threats. Stay informed with real-time updates from around the world, curated to help you monitor developments affecting human, animal, and environmental health.

Syphilis, Japan

Sun Sep 13th 2026      2 reports (1 new)

- Sustained high number of syphilis cases in Japan amid benzylpenicillin benzathine shortage

Staphylococcus aureus infection, Ireland

Sun Sep 13th 2026      1 report (1 new)

- Largest community MRSA outbreak in Ireland reported in 2025, affecting 48 children and teens, linked to bouncy castle play

Cyclosporiasis, USA

Sun Sep 13th 2026      12 reports (1 new)

- US CDC declares multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce over

New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax), USA

Sun Sep 13th 2026      16 reports (1 new)

- 13 Sep 2026 – 48 confirmed animal cases of New World screwworm in Texas and first equine case in USA

Legionellosis, USA

Sun Sep 13th 2026      31 reports (1 new)

- Suspected community cluster of Legionnaires' disease under active investigation in South Bronx, New York City, USA

Ricin exposure, USA

Sun Sep 13th 2026      1 report (1 new)

- Confirmed ricin exposure at residential apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, USA triggers evacuation and FBI investigation

Foot and mouth disease, China

Sun Sep 13th 2026      3 reports (1 new)

- RFI: Foot and mouth disease (FMD) serotype O confirmed in swine at a slaughter facility in Chongqing Municipality, China