Category: Salmonella
Here’s what you should look for on the carton of eggs in your refrigerator:
Eggs that have been distributed nationwide have been linked to serious Salmonella infections. Consumers should throw away the product or return the product to the store.
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.
The sprouts were distributed to a variety of restaurants, delicatessens and retailers including Trader Joe’s and Wal-Mart stores.
Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill — and watch out for that stuffing
According to a new survey, only one in three people know the proper temperature to cook a hamburger in order for it to be safe to eat, the Washington State Department of Health reports. (Answer: When the internal temperature reaches 160°F) “Some people think they know how to tell when burgers and other meats are [...]
Study found that formal swimming lessons can reduce a young child’s risk of drowning by 88 percent.
Seattle’s Theo Chocolate, Inc. has recalled its Peanut Butter Big Daddy and its Peanut Confections products because it is possible that they are contaminated with Salmonella. The company says no illnesses have been linked to these products, but the company decided to issue the recall after it determined that the products contain organic peanut splits from the [...]
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Lost in translation: Lack of trained interpreters can lead to medical errors
Interpreter services at hospitals and other medical settings are often inadequate, forcing family members, including children, to step in, or the task falls to medical staff members who may not speak the language well.
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Think your regular health insurance policy will cover you if you get into medical trouble overseas?
Don’t bet on it.
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