Hepatitis A outbreak count at 291; McDonald's worker sick By News Desk  Two new confirmed cases of Hepatitis A were recorded in Hawaii in the past week, bringing the total number of people sickened to 291. And, another restaurant worker has been identified as a victim, raising concerns about the possibility of additional exposures. In addition to the weekly case count update, officials with Hawaii's Department of Health... Continue Reading
CDC says outbreak over; recalled meat could still be a threat By Coral Beach  Federal officials say they think an E. coli outbreak traced to beef from Adams Farm Slaughterhouse is over, but they qualified that announcement Wednesday with a warning that consumers unaware of the company's recall of beef, veal and bison could inadvertently become additional victims. "This outbreak appears to be over. However, the recalled beef, veal,... Continue Reading
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A timely petition for certiorari is going to keep Austin “Jack” DeCoster, 82, and his son, Peter DeCoster, 52, out of jail, at least for several more months while the U.S. Supreme Court decides if it is interested in their case. The high court is being asked to decide if a corporate official without specific... 
