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Fecal matter found in many public pools
aboll@kspr.comSpringfield, MO--"Everything so far has been great." says Carmel Gutierrez who takes her two kids to the pool four to five times a week. She went out of her way to make sure her kids didn't contaminate the pool water. "We had the baby swim diapers on or...Tags: Health, Medical Procedures and Tests, Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses
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Howard County pets: What's the hype about raw diets?
Q: I’ve heard a lot about raw dog food, but it seems pricey. Is it safe? Are the health benefits substantial? A: Raw diets for dogs (including raw meat) have become increasingly popular. Some pet owners -- even some veterinarians -- swear by them,...
Tags: The New York Times, Salmonella Infection, Food Industry, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Medical Research
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What's coming out of your well?
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterThe Virginia Cooperative Extension wants to make sure homeowners who rely on wells, know whether their water is safe to drink. "We've got that rotten egg smell," says Linda Oliver, a homeowner in Roanoke County. Oliver, like an estimated 22 percent...Tags: Environmental Politics, Franklin County (Virginia), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Franklin (Franklin, Virginia), Hospitals and Clinics
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A CDC study reveals a rise in E. Coli in public pools
ReporterSeveral pools across the area are set to open for the season this coming Memorial Day weekend. A study just released from the Centers for Disease Control shows 58% of the pools it studied, tested positive for E. Coli. The Green Ridge Recreation Center...Tags: Memorial Day, Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Swimming, Diseases and Illnesses
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CDC: 'Dirty' pools common
Los Angeles TimesAttention swimmers: More than half of the public pools tested in a new study contained bacterial evidence that someone may have used the pool as a restroom. Investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention worked with state and local...Tags: Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Medical Research, Swimming, Diseases and Illnesses
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Ewwww -- poop in pools more common than you may think, CDC warns
Attention swimmers: More than half of the public pools tested in a new study contained bacterial evidence that someone may have pooped in the pool. Investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention worked with state and local public...
Tags: Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Medical Research, Swimming, Diseases and Illnesses
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Rich Products site in E. coli probe shut since March
The Buffalo NewsA Rich Products facility in Waycross, Ga., has not manufactured any products since March, when it was linked to a national E. coli outbreak. When asked whether the facility may close permanently, company spokesman Dwight M. Gram said it was "too early...Tags: Food Industry
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Mechanically tenderized beef risk
Before you fire up the grill for some great summer meals, Consumer Reports has a caution. The beef you buy may have been tenderized by machines, and that process can introduce potentially deadly bacteria into your food. The trouble is that sharp...
Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Consumers
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Filter at East Bay Park to reduce E. coli
The Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich.A new filter system at East Bay Park could help keep the popular swimming beach clear of a main culprit for E. coli contamination. Raccoons have made themselves comfortable in the storm drains near the beach, and rain washes their feces into the bay....Tags: Personal Service, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Swimming, Sports
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New regulations aim to reduce foodborne illness
Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, Wash.The local health district board passed food regulations Tuesday that will require farmers to refrigerate processed, ready-to-eat salad mixes from the time they are harvested to when they are sold. The increased regulations are aimed at reducing the risk...Tags: Salads, Lettuce, Food Safety Programs, Foods and Beverages, Food Industry
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Wells tested for germs
Mike Marshall was alarmed to learn that recent flooding in his unincorporated Westmont neighborhood could have contaminated his well water. "The Health Department told us not to drink or cook with the water," Marshall said. "We heard back in about 48...Tags: Health, Medical Procedures and Tests, Westmont
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Frozen meals recall includes Cash Wise stores
St. Cloud Times, Minn.Frozen chicken quesadillas, mini meals and snack items from a New York wholesaler are being recalled at hundreds of stores across the country on Thursday after the USDA announced they might be contaminated with E. Coli. The list of stores that may have...Tags: Product Recalls, Food and Drug Administration, Marketing, Consumers
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