The ZHH Executive Briefing + Resources

The Executive Briefing

ZHH's twice-weekly industry newsletter, rounding up all the news you need on public health, industry trends, outbreaks, and more.

September 18, 2026

The new Food Code comes with homework 📝

The FDA has a new Food Code, with some important changes to employee illness policies and return-to-work testing. Plus, measles passes 3,000 cases and robots are officially drawing blood.

🧀 Plot twist in the raw cheese E. coli outbreak

Plus, RFK Jr. said the measles vaccine is safe “for most people” and agreed it’s safer than getting measles & a new study found no link between fluoride in drinking water and lower IQ

🦠 Noro rebounds while Lulu gets… toxic? ☣️

Plus, the flu vaccine may cut heart attack and stroke risk, and the war in Iran is leading to a shortage in something you wouldn't expect.

Resource Center

Helpful posts and information from the ZHH Team

New CDC Mask Guidance: What It Means for Employers

We're Seeing an Increase in Norovirus, But Why?

How to Talk to Employees Hesitant About the COVID Vaccine