Headlining raw milk news is that Governor Jim Doyle today vetoed the bill that would have legalized the sale of raw milk in our country’s top dairy state, Wisconsin. I applaud this as a sensible public health measure. Personally, I think it stinks that there have to be legislative limits on what people can eat
Salmonella Outbreak in Greene County, Ohio
A Salmonella outbreak in Greene County, Ohio has thus far sickened 4 people, 2 requiring hospitalization, reports whiotv.com. All 4 victims are from Beavercreek and Fairborn. Greene County Public Health is working to identify possible exposures for the infected individuals, but no common link has yet been determined. According to public health nurse Amy
Raw milk bill vetoed by Governor Doyle
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel just reported that Governor Doyle has "sided with public health," and has vetoed a bill that would have legalized the sale of raw milk in Wisconsin. The Journal Sentinel reports as follows, citing Governor Doyle’s statement
"I recognize that there are strong feelings on both sides of this matter, but
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Water outbreaks past and present:
Saratoga Springs, Utah; campylobacter; at least 15 confirmed illnesses, and likely many, many other residents of Saratoga Springs sickened.
Alamosa, Colorado; salmonella; as many as 1-2,000 people sickened by CDC estimates.
Saratoga Springs and Alamosa are two recent examples of infectious disease outbreaks linked to municipal water supplies. Is sanitation technology and infrastructure
Campbylobacter in Drinking Water on 10 Year Anniversary of Walkerton E. coli Outbreak
With Utah officials investigating an apparent outbreak of campylobacter linked to public drinking water, this week marks the 10 year anniversary of the Walkerton E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. The outbreak, the largest outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in North American history, began unfolding in Walkerton, Ontario, Canada in May, 2000. CBC news provided this at times chilling
Salmonella and Campylobacter Illness Outbreaks in Utah Linked to Raw Milk
Utah public health officials are investigating two separate clusters of illness linked to the consumption of raw milk. To date, the first cluster includes nine reported cases of Campylobacter infection among residents in Weber, Davis and Cache Counties. The second cluster includes six reported cases of Salmonella infection in residents in Utah, Salt Lake and
Los Dos Amigos salmonella outbreak update
Chris Mckee at KMTR reported today on the latest news about the Los Dos Amigos salmonella outbreak in Roseburg Oregon:
Douglas County Public Health department officials say cross contamination is likely what caused 30 people to contract salmonella after eating at the Los Dos Amigos restaurant on Jackson Street in Downtown Roseburg on certain
Saratoga Springs water outbreak: resident takes legal action
The Saratoga Springs water campylobacter outbreak has sickened at least 15 people with confirmed campylobacter illnesses, and has caused probably hundreds of unconfirmed cases of diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms. One resident of Saratoga Springs, Niki Diaz, has taken action against the City and its Public Works Department. Today, on behalf of Mrs. Diaz, a
Utah water and raw milk outbreaks: updated figures
The Saratoga Springs water campylobacter outbreak, and an outbreak of salmonella linked to raw milk, continue to wreak havoc on good Utahans. The Utah County Health Department indicated today that the number of confirmed cases of campylobacter linked to Saratoga Springs drinking water has risen to 15, but that there are “many more individuals who