Beware the Jelly-Sharks
Posted on July 23, 2008
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We took some family from Canada down to southern California last week and went swimming in the ocean. Surf lessons were involved, even though some had trepidation about dangling feet…
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Jalapeño Peppers Are the Culprit — Sort Of
Posted on July 23, 2008
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Good news: the FDA identified — and is recalling — peppers contaminated with Salmonella saintpaul.
Unfortunately, these peppers were shipped in June and the first cases of Salmonella poisoning were identified…
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Tomatoes are Back!
Posted on July 21, 2008
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Now that the FDA has let tomatoes back on our dinner tables without restriction, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for the peppers. Pretty soon I’ll be able to eat salsa…
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Viva la Salsa!
Posted on July 17, 2008
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Salsa is still on the suspect list. Almost 1200 cases of Salmonella poisoning have been reported so far.
Went to Southern California last week with the family. We ate Mexican food,…
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Tomatoes Now Have Company
Posted on July 9, 2008
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The CDC and FDA are broadening their investigation into the Salmonella outbreak. It looks like the agencies are starting to look at my favorite food based on the ingredients they’re…
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Katie Couric Says “CLEAR!”
Posted on July 7, 2008
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Better living through electricity. A recent YouTube video showing Katie Couric learning to use a defibrillator makes a good case for placing defibrillators in public places. Defibrillators are cool, but…
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Nothing Ruins the Honeymoon Like Jellyfish
Posted on July 3, 2008
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Nearly 180 people were stung by box jellyfish in Hawaii on June 28, and over 2,000 jellyfish were found washed-up on shore. The jellyfish come to Oahu beaches 8-10 days…
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Are Tomatoes Really to Blame?
Posted on July 1, 2008
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Kristina Duda, About.com’s Guide to Cold & Flu, has an interesting take on the Salmonella outbreak.
What if it’s not the tomatoes?
The CDC, Duda points out, has not been able to…
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Hamburgers Really Can Kill You
Posted on June 28, 2008
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An Ohio firm has recalled ground beef sold in its stores in Michigan and in Columbus and Toledo, Ohio.
The Kroger Co. is recalling an undetermined amount of ground beef products…
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Don’t Get Burned by Fireworks
Posted on June 26, 2008
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Every year, the family and I find something else to do besides set off fireworks on July 4th. We see a movie or watch a professional fireworks display. It’s just…
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