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Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Recall of 1.7 Million Eggs Across Seven States

Saturday, June 7

Federal health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the West and Midwest.On Friday, the August Egg Company recalled about 1.7 million brown organic and brown cage-free egg varieties distributed... Read More.

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Ready-to-Eat Foods Sickens at Least 10 in the U.S.

Monday, May 12

At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products, federal officials said.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Saturday that federal, state and local officials are investigating... Read More.

Alert for Hunters and Bird Handlers Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

Wednesday, January 8

The Butte County Department of Public Health (BCPH) has received notification from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) of a bird flu (H5N1) infection in a commercial upland game bird farm in Butte County. Upland game birds are non-waterfowl birds that live in... Read More.

Grass Hopper Outbreak Threatens Modoc Grass and Alfalfa Crops

Wednesday, July 17

A grasshopper outbreak is currently affecting grass and alfalfa hay crops in Modoc. The Devil’s Garden Research and Education UC extension says It's crucial for all farmers to be vigilant and take proactive measures to protect your yields.Here’s what they say you need... Read More.

Warning Issued to Dog Owners: Salmon Poisoning Disease Outbreak Linked to Raw Fish Consumption

Tuesday, August 15

A surge in cases of Salmon Poisoning Disease has prompted the Plumas Forest Service to warn dog owners to prevent their pets from consuming raw fish from Bucks Lake. Officials from the Mount Hough Ranger District have underscored the potential dangers of this bacteria-like parasite... Read More.

BLM Litchfield Corrals Re-open Following Strangles Outbreak

Friday, May 12

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced reopening the Litchfield Wild Horse and Burro Corral for visits, adoptions, and purchases. The facility had temporarily closed to allow for the recovery of a group of animals that had contracted an equine infection known as... Read More.

Public Health Warns Lassen County Poultry Producers of Samonella Outbreak

Monday, July 18

Public health warns backyard Poultry producers that Lassen county has been linked to the multi-state outbreak. On July 13th 48 states reported over 500 salmonella cases leading to over 90 hospitalizations and 2 deaths. If you tend to your backyard chickens or ducks public... Read More.

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Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Recall of 1.7 Million Eggs Across Seven States

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Ready-to-Eat Foods Sickens at Least 10 in the U.S.

Alert for Hunters and Bird Handlers Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

Grass Hopper Outbreak Threatens Modoc Grass and Alfalfa Crops

Warning Issued to Dog Owners: Salmon Poisoning Disease Outbreak Linked to Raw Fish Consumption

BLM Litchfield Corrals Re-open Following Strangles Outbreak

Public Health Warns Lassen County Poultry Producers of Samonella Outbreak

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