Dangerous heat and humidity will affect the Chautauqua County region as well as most of the Eastern half of the United States this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo is predicting that temperatures will reach and exceed 90 degrees with … [Read more...]
NYS Providing Water Safety Tips
As summer days are here, New York State is providing water safety tips to keep folks safe. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies drowning as the number one cause of death for children under four years old and the … [Read more...]
Rabies Vaccine Bait Drop Taking Place In Northern Chautauqua County May 18-25
A rabies vaccine bait drop campaign is taking place in areas of northern Chautauqua County this week. Small baits containing rabies vaccine will be dropped from fixed wing airplanes. This effort is coordinated by the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]
New Yorkers Encouraged To Stay Alert For Cases Of Avian Flu In Wild Birds, Animals
New Yorkers are encouraged to stay alert for cases of avian flu in wild birds and animals in the state. The State Department of Environmental Conservation says wild bird mortalities from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) increased during … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Calls For Passage Of Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the passage of the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act. The Act would support research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease. Gillibrand is also fighting to … [Read more...]
FDA Suspends Program That Tests Milk, Dairy Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has suspended its quality control program that tests milk and other dairy products. An FDA spokesperson confirmed in a statement to USA TODAY that the Food Emergency Response Network Proficiency Testing … [Read more...]
NYS Has Online Platform For Reporting Suspected Bird Flu Cases in Wild Birds
New York State has announced an online platform for the public to report suspected cases of Avian Bird Flu in wild birds. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said the platform was designed as part of an … [Read more...]
Cucumbers Recalled Due To Salmonella Concerns
A recall of cucumbers has been issued due to possible salmonella contamination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said all sizes of SunFed whole fresh American cucumbers have been recalled. Almost 70 cases of salmonella connected … [Read more...]
Massive Recall of Organic, Baby Carrots After 1 Death
A massive recall of organic carrots and baby carrots sold at grocery stores across the country was issued by a California grower after a possible outbreak of E. coli that has already killed one person. Grimmway Farms said in a news release that … [Read more...]
Hundreds of Frozen Waffle Products Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns
Hundreds of frozen waffle products sold in leading retailers including Walmart and Target are being recalled because of possible contamination by the listeria bacteria. TreeHouse Foods said that it issued a voluntary recall after discovering … [Read more...]
