Tomato outbreak prompts food safety reminder nationwide
The salmonella outbreak linked to raw tomatoes sickened over 20 and spurred government probes. FDA warns consumers to avoid certain tomatoes and to wash produce. cooking at 145 degrees kills salmonella. Officials note hard-to-clean tomato parts may host bacteria and advise discarding or returning affected varieties.
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Associated Press
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Karen Blakeslee
Food Science
Kansas State University
Julie Miller Jones
College of St. Catherine
St. Paul, Minn
McDonald’s halts sliced tomatoes in U.S. outlets
Public health warnings emphasize Salmonella risk from produce as guidance urges washing all fruits and vegetables under cold water. officials advise omitting tomatoes to reduce exposure and note symptoms appear hours after ingestion. Health experts stress proper handling and note bananas are exception.
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Jones
CDC
al Baroudi
Food Safety Institute International
Hand Hygiene and Food Safety Tips
Blakeslee stresses washing hands with soap and water before handling food and after contact with pet feces bathroom use or diaper changes. Clean cutting boards counters and utensils to prevent cross contamination and avoid raw meat contact with fresh vegetables. Refrigerate sliced fruits and vegetables.
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Blakeslee
ATV Safety Rules Include Road and Light Rules
Franklin County sheriff outlines ATV safety and legality. ATVs cannot operate on interstates or highways and are banned inside city limits. county roads are allowed. Lights required sunset to sunrise, some ATVs may be motorcycles needing a helmet for under 18 and eye protection. Insurance may be required on public roads. DUI laws apply on private property too. Reflectors and lights aid visibility. riders should stay near road edges or in ditches. Call 785 229 1200 for more details.
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Franklin County
Curry
Sheriff's Office
Franklin County Sheriffs Department
Tomato scare prompts recalls across fast food chains
Food sellers pulled tomatoes after a salmonella outbreak sickening 167 in at least 17 states. FDA officials weighed overseas sources while chains like Burger King and McDonald’s cited caution. Analysts note swift action and lingering questions about the outbreak’s exact source.
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Mike Stobbe
Seth Borenstein
Associated Press
Atlanta
Florida
California
McDonald's
Bill Marler
Seattle
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Andrew von Eschenbach
Commonwealth Club
San Francisco
FDA
U.S
Sarah Klein
Center For Science In the Public Interest
Burger King Corp
Denise Wilson
Bill Whitman
Whitman
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