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The Salt
First, You Growl: When Your Dog's Food Is Recalled For Salmonella
April 15, 2013 When a food-safety student found out her dog's food was being recalled for possible contamination with salmonella, she learned a few things about how germs travel between critters and their humans.
The Salt
Backyard Chickens: Cute, Trendy Spreaders Of Salmonella
March 24, 2013 Backyard chickens have become a hot trend, loved as a source of healthy local food and fluffy wonderfulness. But backyard birds have also sparked outbreaks of salmonella, the CDC warns.
The Salt
Former Peanut Firm Executives Indicted Over 2009 Salmonella Outbreak
February 21, 2013 Federal officials say executives from the now-defunct Peanut Corp. of America knowingly distributed peanut products that were contaminated with salmonella. The charges stem from a 2009 salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 700 people.
Shots - Health News
Salmonella Undermines Hedgehogs' Cuteness Overload
January 31, 2013 There have been 20 reports of human salmonella infections linked to pet hedgehogs recently. Public health officials say people should keep the animals away from areas where food is prepared and served.
The Salt
Raw Beef Kibbeh Blamed In Salmonella Outbreak. Is Steak Tartare Next?
January 29, 2013 Is eating raw meat worth risking diarrhea or worse? A recent Salmonella outbreak makes us wonder about the trend toward consuming beef that's undercooked or not cooked at all.
The Salt
FDA Releases Rules To Strengthen Safety Of Food Supply
January 4, 2013 Two years after a food safety bill became law, the FDA issues a rule to prevent foodborne illness in produce and one to require food manufacturers to have plans in place to prevent contamination. Foodborne illness sickens about 48 million Americans each year.
