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Council will consider plastic bag ban
After a heated discussion Monday, council members voted 4-3 to further talks about banning the use of plastic bags in Huntington Beach. With Mayor Pro Tem Matt Harper, Joe Carchio and Dave Sullivan dissenting, the council agreed to reexamine a... -
Day-use beach at Truman State Park closed due to high E. coli levels
cbrewer@schurz.comWARSAW, Mo. - Missouri State Parks officials have postponed the opening of the day-use beach at Harry S. Truman State Park due to high E. coli levels. The campground swimming beach is still scheduled to open May 24 and will be open to all visitors....Tags: Harry S. Truman, Tourism and Leisure, Gardens and Parks, Travel, State Parks
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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: Animal Science, Pets, Diets and Dieting, Salmonella Infection, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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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: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Franklin County (Virginia), Hospitals and Clinics, Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues
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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: Diseases and Illnesses, Disease Prevention, Memorial Day, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Swimming
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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: Diseases and Illnesses, Science and Technology, Diarrhea, Disease Prevention, Calicivirus
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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: Diseases and Illnesses, Diarrhea, Science and Technology, Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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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: Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Procedures and Tests, Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health
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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: Diseases and Illnesses, Consumers, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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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: Westmont, Medical Procedures and Tests, Health
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Consumer Reports' ground turkey caution - half of samples tested positive for fecal contaminants
Trying to serve up healthy meals? More and more people are opting for ground turkey instead of beef. Even Burger King has started serving up turkey burgers. Ground turkey can be a better choice. But a just-released Consumer Reports investigation reveals...
Tags: Consumers, Foods and Beverages, Burger King, Hamburgers, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Contaminated ground turkey? Here are some safety tips for cooking
In the wake of the recent Consumer Reports investigation finding a high percentage of contamination in ground turkey sold at retail outlets, there are some things to remember about food safety. The Times' Ricardo Lopez reported: "Consumer Reports said...
Tags: Consumers, Salmonella Infection, MRSA, Turkey (animal)
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