Friday, June 8, 2012

E. Coli Hits 11 as Officials Race Against Clock


Georgia officials who're just beginning their investigation of an E. Coli outbreak are racing against the clock to solve the mysterious food poisonings before the epidemic spreads, with the number of cases now at 11 across four southern states.

For video from ABC News, click the link below:


http://abcnews.go.com/US/coli-outbreak-officials-race-time-stop-spread/story?id=16522731

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Chipotle backing stronger FDA limits on farm animal antibiotics - The Hill's Healthwatch

The restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill says more needs to be done about antibiotic use in farm animals, a practice that strengthens drug-resistant superbugs. 
The statement from Chipotle came shortly after federal health regulators appealed a court order to begin banning certain drugs from farm feed, eliciting criticism from lawmakers and public health advocates.
For more, click the link below:

Chipotle backing stronger FDA limits on farm animal antibiotics - The Hill's Healthwatch