SCRAPS aiming to reopen Friday following strep zoo dog deaths
SPOKANE, Wash. – SCRAPS is aiming to reopen its shelter on Friday. It closed on December 3 after two dogs suddenly died. The dogs were asymptomatic but…
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CDC confirms 138 cases of E. coli in 25 states linked to romaine lettuce
Remember the E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce last month? Turns out, it's not over.
Packaged hard-boiled eggs, Listeria outbreak
A deadly, multistate outbreak of Listeria infections has been linked to packaged hard-boiled eggs, and retailers and consumers are warned not to serve, sell, use or consume the products.
Scientists develop superbug-resistant, self-cleaning plastic wrap
Researchers have developed a self-cleaning plastic wrap that repels bacteria -- and could be used to prevent the transfer of antibiotic resistant superbugs, and other forms of dangerous bacteria.
FDA investigates 3 separate E. coli outbreaks
Just days after health officials urged Americans to throw out their salad kits over E. coli concerns, the Food and Drug Administration announced it's investigating three separate E. coli outbreaks linked to salad products.
CDC urges consumers to discard salad kits over E. coli
The CDC is warning customers about a multi-state outbreak of E. coli infections linked to Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kits.
Trader Joe's recalls products over possible listeria contamination
Trader Joe's announced a voluntary recall on Monday of a number of its products that may have been contaminated with listeria.
E. coli infections across 19 states linked to romaine lettuce
Sixty-seven people have been infected across 19 states in an E. coli outbreak that is linked to romaine lettuce, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Man contracts infection, dies after his dog licks him
A 63-year-old man in Germany has died after contracting a rare infection when he was licked by his dog.
Check for recalls before Thanksgiving
If you're hosting Thanksgiving festivities this year, it's time to check your pantry and fridge. Federal health officials are warning people to avoid some foods due to a series of issues -- from E. coli to lack of inspection.
A history of the plague in China, from ancient times to Mao -- and now
First, they felt pain all over their body.
CDC, FDA: Another E. coli outbreak reported in romaine lettuce
A total of 40 people in 16 states have fallen ill due to an E. Coli outbreak in romaine lettuce, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and US Food and Drug Administration.
Road trip germs: How to avoid the grossness this holiday
It's the time of year to pile the family into the car and make the trek to grandma's house.
E. coli outbreak sickens 17 people in 8 states, CDC says
After an E. coli outbreak infected at least 17 people, a food company has decided to recall more than 75,000 pounds of salad products.
Drug-resistant superbugs kill every 15 minutes in US, CDC says
Every 15 minutes, someone in the United States dies of a superbug that has learned to outsmart even our most sophisticated antibiotics, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Two people just got the plague in China
Two people in China are being treated for plague, authorities said Tuesday. It's the second time the disease, the same one that caused the Black Death, one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, has been detected in the region -- in May, a Mongolian couple died from bubonic plague after eating the raw kidney of a
How to stop throwing away your veggies and fruit
We all do it: buy fresh fruits and veggies with the best of intentions to gobble them down, only to open the fridge a few days (or weeks) later to discover a rotten mess.
More than 100 vegetable products recalled
The Mann Packaging Co. is voluntarily recalling more than 100 vegetable products sold in the United States and Canada for possible listeria contamination.
Michigan produce company recalling apples in 8 states
A Michigan produce company has recalled nearly 2,300 cases of fresh apples that could be contaminated with listeria.
Washing your hands is best way to stop E. coli superbug
People failing to wash their hands after going to the toilet, rather than eating undercooked meat or other food, is behind the spread of antibiotic-resistant E. coli, according to new research.
Death toll rises in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in North Carolina
Another person has died from an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in North Carolina, bringing the death toll to four.
3rd person dies after Legionnaires' disease outbreak in NC
A third person has died from an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in North Carolina, state health officials said.
Chicken processing company makes recall
Do you store chicken in your freezer? You might want to take a look at the label.
3 babies have died from bacterial infection at a Pa. hospital
Three infants have died and five others have become ill from a waterborne bacterial infection at the neonatal intensive care unit of a Pennsylvania hospital, a spokesman said.
