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Cause and Culprit Possibly Found in Vaping Illnesses
Cause and Culprit Possibly Found in Vaping Illnesses
Cause and Culprit Possibly Found in Vaping Illnesses
A ‘strong’ probable culprit has been announced by health officials for the string of vaping-related illnesses. I read about the announcement on cbs 6 albany, but it was officially announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
Food Illness Outbreak Being Investigated in the Capital Region
Food Illness Outbreak Being Investigated in the Capital Region
Food Illness Outbreak Being Investigated in the Capital Region
Yikes! An outbreak of a parasite-caused food sickness in the Capital Region is being investigated. Ever heard of cyclosporiasis?  It's a mouthful of a word.  Also something that some in the Capital Region have gotten with a mouthful of food...
Over 60,000 Pounds of Beef Recalled Before the Holiday
Over 60,000 Pounds of Beef Recalled Before the Holiday
Over 60,000 Pounds of Beef Recalled Before the Holiday
It's the unofficial kickoff of summer this weekend with Memorial Day!  Hopefully yours is an enjoyable one, and you don't get sick with any of this tainted meat. According to WNYT, over 62,000 pounds of raw beef has been recalled.  A possible E...
NY is Part of a Drug Resistant Salmonella Outbreak in 29 States
NY is Part of a Drug Resistant Salmonella Outbreak in 29 States
NY is Part of a Drug Resistant Salmonella Outbreak in 29 States
So much for a delicious chicken dinner. Chicken is apparently the culprit in a big Salmonella outbreak that has hit 29 states.  Here's the big issue though (on top of just Salmonella)- according to News 10 abc, testing done showed that the Salmonella involved in the outbreak was resistant to multiple antibiotics...
West Nile Virus Was Found Again Near the Capital Region
West Nile Virus Was Found Again Near the Capital Region
West Nile Virus Was Found Again Near the Capital Region
West Nile Virus has popped up again, near the Capital Region. It seems like these bug-borne illnesses are getting worse and worse each ear, from ticks to mosquitoes, causing everything from swelling of your brain to an allergy to meat...
Romaine Lettuce E.Coli Outbreak Causes First Fatality
Romaine Lettuce E.Coli Outbreak Causes First Fatality
Romaine Lettuce E.Coli Outbreak Causes First Fatality
As if you needed one more excuse to get out of eating your greens, here's a good one.  News 10 abc has reported that the Romaine lettuce E. Coli outbreak has caused it's first official fatality.  According to News 10 abc, the death was reported in California, noted by Federal Health officials, but no other details were given...