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Post-Harvey Legal Aid, E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Romaine Lettuce, Restoration Grants From BP’s 2010 Oil Spill, And More
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Health Officials In U.S. And Canada Warn About E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Romaine Lettuce
Posted on · The outbreak has sickened 32 people in 11 states in the U.S. and 18 people in Canada.
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Hey, Salad Lovers: It’s OK To Eat Romaine Lettuce Again
Posted on · The romaine that sickened 172 people in 32 states came from Yuma, Ariz., and is likely completely gone from the food supply. What's now for sale is fresh supplies from California.
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Texas Among 29 States Reporting E. Coli Illness Due To Outbreak In Romaine Lettuce, 149 Sick
Posted on · Romaine lettuce outbreak update: 149 sick in 29 states
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Unsafe E. Coli Levels Found In Houston Floodwaters, Homes
Posted on · E. coli and other contaminants ended up in homes after sewage treatment plants saw more water than they could handle during Hurricane Harvey. Once homes flood, they become hospitable environments for bacteria to multiply.
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Sewage Overflows In Houston Caused By Harvey A Health Concern
Posted on · “We watch things floating through the water that you can only imagine."