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Entries for June 2009

Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Recall   There is a recall of all raw Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie and brownie dough because of possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination, a bacteria that causes foodborne illnesses. There have been reports of 66 infections in 28 states since March, but  Idaho has not had any of the reported illnesses. However, we should assume some of the product was distributed in Idaho. People are advised t...

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In 2006, Idaho led the nation in West Nile virus infections, with almost 1,000 residents becoming sick. We don’t want to repeat that, so take precautions to protect yourself from mosquito bites.

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Men’s  Health Week is celebrated each year as the week leading up to, and including, Father’s Day.

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