"Mysterious Meat Allergy Sweeps the Empire State: New York's Alpha-Gal Epidemic Raises Questions. A growing number of New Yorkers are falling ill to alpha-gal, a mysterious meat allergy that has left medical professionals and residents alike searching for answers. Despite the rising incidence of the condition, New York state health officials are not tracking cases, leaving many to wonder why the state is failing to take action. As the number of reported cases continues to rise, particularly in the Hudson Valley region, experts are sounding the alarm about the need for increased awareness and research into the causes of this debilitating and potentially life-threatening condition. What's behind the state's reluctance to monitor alpha-gal cases, and what does this mean for those affected by the allergy?"
New York Is a Hot Spot for Alpha-Gal. Why Doesn’t the State Track Cases? The New York Times