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Salmonella Outbreak Reported in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Health has linked more than two dozen cases of salmonella to two Burger King restaurants in Bemidji, MN....read more

C. Diff Can Linger in Hospital Rooms After Cleaning

Researchers at University College London Hospitals in London, England, found C. difficile bacteria often remained on floor corners and bathroom floors despite...read more

Flu Activity Continues to Increase

Seasonal influenza activity continues to increase in the United States, with flu activity indicators higher than typical for the week ending November...read more

OSHA Extends Compliance Date for Injury Tracking

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed delaying the electronic reporting compliance date of its latest injury and illness...read more

Legionnaires’ Outbreak Strikes Disneyland

Disneyland officials have shut down two cooling towers following an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease among visitors to the Anaheim, CA, theme park....read more

Listeria Risks Prompt Recall of Green Beans

Nature’s Touch Frozen Foods LLC has issued a voluntary recall for its frozen organic fine whole green beans. Front Royal, VA-based Nature’s...read more