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Science, Health and Technology
8:25 am
Mon May 27, 2013

E. coli levels high in 3 SW Mo. waterways

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A southwest Missouri county health department has posted health advisories for three waterways because of high bacteria levels.

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Business Beat
5:22 pm
Wed October 17, 2012

From field to fork to refuse

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Did you wash that melon first?

Flip on the TV, boot up the computer or switch on the radio and you’re destined to hear about a recall of tainted food – often due to E. coli or salmonella.

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Science, Health and Technology
5:58 pm
Fri December 23, 2011

Infant formula still under investigation

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Health authorities are investigating a possible link between the infection of a Missouri newborn and the formula powder he was fed.

The investigation continues into the possible contamination of infant formula with a potentially fatal strain of bacteria. St. Louis Public Radio’s Véronique LaCapra has more.

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