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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Pueblo City-County Health Department is warning residents about salmonella after cases have been reported in the area.

Friday, February 22, 2013  A Denver company is recalling pet snacks after a state inspection showed the dog food is tainted with salmonella.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Cargill Beef recalls 30,000 pounds of ground beef produced in Pennsylvania that may contain salmonella

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Easter is just days away, and local officials are asking parents to keep live bunnies and chicks out of Easter baskets this year.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  APNewsBreak: Obama's budget axes USDA program that tests for deadly bacteria in fresh produce

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Meatpacker Cargill recalls 36 million pounds of ground turkey linked to salmonella outbreak

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  The owner of one of two Iowa egg farms linked to as many as 1,600 salmonella illnesses is citing the Fifth Amendment in declining to testify at a House hearing on the outbreak.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  The Associated Press has learned that the peanut industry executive whose filthy processing plants were blamed in a salmonella outbreak two years ago that killed nine people and sickened hundreds more is back in the business.

Thursday, August 26, 2010  Eggs sunny-side up still on the menu as chefs scramble to get recalled eggs out of kitchen

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  The Iowa hens at the heart of a massive recall are still laying eggs that could end up on a table near you. And food safety experts say that's OK.

Friday, August 20, 2010  The nationwide recall of tainted eggs expanded Friday as a second Iowa egg farm was linked to the ongoing investigation of a salmonella outbreak that has already sickened more than 1,000 people.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  A salmonella outbreak that sickened hundreds and led to the recall of hundreds of millions of eggs from one Iowa firm will likely grow, federal health officials said Thursday.

Monday, August 16, 2010  They're tiny, cute, and cheap. Roadside turtle stands have popped up all over Colorado Springs this summer, and while they appear to be innocent enough, the tiny turtles are not only illegal, they are also potentially dangerous.

Monday, August 09, 2010  Your children could get sick from the food your pet eats.

Friday, May 28, 2010  Other new cases were found in Arizona and Idaho. Nevada, Wisconsin, Oregon, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico and Colorado also identified cases linked to the outbreak. The sprouts were sold to more than 400 Wal-Mart stores in 15 states.