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Georgia Firm Expands Recall of Canned Meat Products That May Contain Clostridium botulinum
The following products are subject to recall: 12-pack of 15-ounce cans of “Austex Beef Stew.” 15- and 19-ounce cans of “Austex Chili with Beans.” 12-pack of 15-ounce cans of “Austex Chili No Beans.” 12-pack of 19-ounce cans of “Austex...
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FDA Warns Consumers about Risk of Botulism Poisoning from Hot Dog Chili Sauce Marketed Under a Variety of Brand Names
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to eat 10 ounce cans of Castleberry’s Hot Dog Chili Sauce (UPC 3030000101), Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce (UPC 3030099533), and Kroger Hot Dog Chili Sauce (UPC 1111083942) ...
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Rabies: What You Need to Know!
The word “rabies” comes from a Latin word that means “to rage”. Rabies got its name because animals with rabies sometimes act as if they are angry. Rabies is a disease that affects wild animals, domestic animals such as pets and livestock, and huma...
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WASHING HANDS KEY TO PREVENTING “STOMACH FLU”
RALEIGH – State Epidemiologist Dr. Jeffrey Engel today said that there continue to be outbreaks of viral gastroenteritis, also known as “stomach flu,” across the state. He urged everyone to be vigilant to help prevent the illness. “We’ve heard...
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WASHING HANDS KEY TO PREVENTING “STOMACH FLU”

MESH Unit to offer FREE Meningitis Vaccine

WILKES COUNTY RESIDENTS URGED TO VACCINATE THEIR PETS

STATE LAB FINDS PRELIMINARY FLU CONFIRMATION

Wilkes County Middle School Students to Participate in BMI/Body Composition Screening

Update on Spinach E. coli Outbreak

FDA Warning on Serious Foodborne E.coli O157:H7 Outbreak

Wilkes County Health Department Celebrates Accreditation

Lead Tainted Dogs and Cats NOT Distributed From Wilkes County Libraries

N.C. Oral Rabies Vaccination Program begins August 7

US Surgeon General Report Highlights Dangers of Secondhand Smoke: Public Health Urges Action

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Laboratory Nationally Recognized for Quality Services

10 Great Public Health Achievements To Celebrate Public Health Month

Want to Quit Smoking?

Health Department Promotes Statewide Smoke-Free Dining Campaign ''Look for the GREEN Light''




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