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People in state high-risk insurance plans often feel left behind
The federal health law set up new plans that are cheaper and more comprehensive than the older ones run by states but consumers need to go without insurance for six months to qualify.
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Keeping food safe during power outages
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.
Thanksgiving food safety tips from Public Health – Seattle & King County
Food safety for Thanksgiving goes beyond the proper preparation and cooking of turkey: cross-contamination and improper preparation and storage of other foods are other common causes of food-borne illnesses during the holiday season.
Eat safely at our end-of-summer fairs
Food at fairs and other outdoor events may not have been properly cleaned, refrigerated or cooked: So take care.
Sprouts linked to salmonella cases in the Northwest
Washington health officials to warn people not to eat alfalfa sprouts or spicy sprouts labeled “Evergreen Produce” or “Evergreen Produce, Inc.” The sprouts are linked to nine cases of Salmonella Enteritidis in Washington; cases have also been reported in Idaho, Montana and North Dakota.
Barbecue Bliss: Keeping bacteria at bay
How to prevent food poisoning from ruining your summer cookout — Tips from the FDA
European E. coli outbreak linked to bean sprouts
German health authorities have linked the E. coli outbreak that has killed 22 and sickened 1,700 people across Europe to locally grown bean sprouts, the European press is reporting today.
USDA lowers safe cooking temperature for pork
USDA says it’s safe to eat whole cuts of pork, steaks, roasts, and chops when they’ve been cooked to 145 °F and then allowed to a rest for three minutes.
Grape tomato recall includes products sold in southwest Washington
Grape tomato containing kabobs sold in Safeway, Vons, Pavilions and Pak N Save stores in 10 states including Washington recalled because of Salmonella concerns.
RemedyTeas recalls two tea products due to Salmonella concern
Seattle’s RemedyTeas is conducting a voluntary recall of two of its tea products — #137 Peppermint Herbal Tea and #120 Tranquility Herbal Tea — after reports that they contain peppermint that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Raw milk may pose health risk, warns FDA
More and more Americans are buying “raw” milk products—believing minimally processed foods are more nutritious. But in the case of raw milk, that’s not true, says the FDA.
Sprouts from Kent firm linked to Salmonella outbreak
The Kent firm Sprouters Northwest is recalling its clover sprouts after they have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections that has sickened four people in Washington State and two in Oregon.
Consumers should not any products from Sprouters Northwest that contain clover sprouts but instead should discard them immediately or return them to the store, Washington State health officials said.
New law extends FDA powers to ensure food safety–FDA update
Under the new Food Safety Modernization Act, companies must implement food safety plans, FDA can order recalls when problems occur, and the agency will be able to better ensure that imported foods are as safe as foods produced in the U.S., the FDA says.
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