The Washington State Department of Health is advising consumers not to eat any fresh or frozen shellfish that comes from Korea: all fresh and frozen shellfish, and many products made from these shellfish, shipped from Korea to the United States may be contaminated.
The state Department of Health has temporarily closed Samish Bay to shellfish harvesting because of high levels of fecal bacteria from the Samish River.
When it comes to food safety, the general rule is, “If in doubt, throw it out.” Never taste suspicious food. It may look and smell fine, but bacteria that cause foodborne illness may be present and could make you sick.
Twice as many children are killed while walking on Halloween than on other days, but only one in three parents talks about Halloween safety with their kids.
Twice as many children are killed while walking on Halloween as on other days. Keep kids on sidewalks when possible and cross at crosswalks.
In recent years disease outbreaks have been linked to a Pierce County petting farm, a King County farm camp, Whatcom and Clark County fairs, and the Puyallup State Fair.
Tips from the Washington State Department of Health on how to proect yourself from mosquitos, ticks and other summer pests.
A 70-degree day can make the inside of a car dangerous in minutes. Children are more susceptible because their body temperatures can rise three to five times faster than an adult’s.
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