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Nationwide
Salmonella outbreak update: consumers urged not to eat recalled
products
The nationwide
salmonellosis outbreak has grown to more
than 500 cases. The case count in Washington has increased
to 15. The federal investigation into the Salmonella
Typhimurium outbreak points to certain peanut butter products,
which has led to
several voluntary recalls.
Some of the recalled products are
sold in our state.
- Weathering Storms
Fall and winter storm season is here. Make sure you're prepared with information on flooding, windstorms, power
outages, carbon monoxide and other emergency topics. (Information is available in multiple languages.)
Featured
Topics:
- About MRSA
MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is bacteria resistant to certain types of antibiotics. Learn more about MRSA and how to prevent spreading it.
- Children's Health and Safety
Make safety a priority this holiday season. Learn about
recalled toys, lead poisoning, holiday food safety tips and
more.
- Flu News
Flu season is here and there’s plenty of vaccine available. It’s now recommended for all children
six months to
18 years. Learn more about the flu vaccine, symptoms of the flu, and how to prevent the spread of germs.
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