http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:35:07 -0700 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:14:20 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d23-H1N1-makes-its-mark-on-Yellowstone-County--What-you-can-do-to-protect-yourself?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner Today marks the first death from H1N1 in Yellowstone County according to the Unified Health Command. In addition to the first death due to this novel strain of influenza, RiverStone Health announced that Yellowstone County is suffering from both H1N1... Swine Flu H1N1 Influenza A Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:14:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d23-H1N1-makes-its-mark-on-Yellowstone-County--What-you-can-do-to-protect-yourself?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d1-The-Montana-Food-Star-Award?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner The Montana Food Star Award LogoBefore you bite into that burger, do you wonder what safety measures have been taken to prevent foodborne illnesses? What about the sliced turkey you brought home from the deli?Have you ever wondered what steps restaur... Food Safety Food Safety in Yellowstone County Environmental Health in Yellowstone County Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:31:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d1-The-Montana-Food-Star-Award?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Food-safety-myths--What-you-need-to-know-for-the-4th-of-July?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner    Photo courtesy of avlxyz on Flickr.comHave you ever wondered about the food at summer gatherings? Or do you just show up and blindly eat whatever is set in front of you? Either way, the following common food safety myths are important to... Food Safety Food Safety Myths Summer Food Safety Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:35:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Food-safety-myths--What-you-need-to-know-for-the-4th-of-July?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d29-8-tips-to-keep-safe-this-4th-of-July?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner                AP Photo / Sergery PonomarevWith warm weather and family events, the 4th of July is often filled with great memories. And for many, July 4th is not complete without ... Environmental Health in Yellowstone County Fireworks Safety Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:43:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d29-8-tips-to-keep-safe-this-4th-of-July?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Summer-water-spell-health-hazards?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner    Photo Copyright Lani PaulsonAs the weather gets warmer, it's time to prepare ourselves for one of summer's most popular recreational activities: swimming.For many of us, swimming is a fun way to spend time with friends and family. W... Water Quality Health Guide Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:29:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Summer-water-spell-health-hazards?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Community-events-pose-food-safety-risks?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner Food Vendor's at Strawberry Festival, Photo by Wesley Miller For many, summertime in Yellowstone County is when the community awakens from its winter slumber. Numerous community events, from this past weekend’s Strawberry Festival to the m... Food Safety Food Safety in Yellowstone County Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:58:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Community-events-pose-food-safety-risks?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d30-What-to-expect-if-H1N1-Influenza-A-makes-its-way-to-Billings?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner Image of the H1N1 Influenza A virusIn most pandemic influenza simulations Montana seems to be sheltered from the rest of the United States and is predicted to have fewer cases than large metropolitan areas. Lucky for us that the place we call home is... Swine Flu H1N1 Influenza A Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:50:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d30-What-to-expect-if-H1N1-Influenza-A-makes-its-way-to-Billings?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Swine-Flu--Why-there-is-cause-for-concern-in-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner AP Photo/ Reed SaxonThe current strain of swine flu circulating around the world is an ancestor of the1918 influenza pandemic that killed 50 million people worldwide. That fact, in itself, should be enough cause for concern to take our current Level ... Swine Flu Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:46:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Swine-Flu--Why-there-is-cause-for-concern-in-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Food-safety-myths--The-use-of-a-food-thermometer?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner How do you know if cooked food is safe to eat? What can you do to prevent foodborne illnesses from occurring? If you want answers to these questions, then continue on reading this second article in a series written to address the most common food saf... Food Safety Food Safety Myths Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:38:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Food-safety-myths--The-use-of-a-food-thermometer?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d1-A-multistate-outbreak-of-Salmonella-linked-to-Union-International-Food-Companys-pepper-products?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner Once again, Salmonella is in the spotlight. Moving away from peanut products and pistachios,its victims this time - spices, black pepper and white pepper. Union International Food Company (UIFC) is recalling their Lian How Brand Spices and Uncle Chen... Food Recalls Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:48:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d1-A-multistate-outbreak-of-Salmonella-linked-to-Union-International-Food-Companys-pepper-products?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d26-Pistachio-products-being-recalled-due-to-potential-Salmonella-contamination?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner As the number of products being recalled in the national Salmonella outbreak continues to grow a newly recalled product is once again linked to Salmonella. This time…pistachios. Currently only two firms are voluntarily recalling products conta... Food Recalls Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:29:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d26-Pistachio-products-being-recalled-due-to-potential-Salmonella-contamination?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Montana-firms-recall-peanut-containing-products-linked-to-national-Salmonella-outbreak?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner Two Montana firms, Wilcoxson Ice Cream Co. and Huckleberry Haven, Inc., are voluntarily recalling products that contain peanuts from the Peanut Corporation of America. Although since February 24, 2009 there has not been any new confirmed illness rela... Food Recalls Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:51:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Montana-firms-recall-peanut-containing-products-linked-to-national-Salmonella-outbreak?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d20-Make-a-global-impact-in-Billings-Take-place-in-World-Water-Day-2009?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner  Each day almost 5, 000 children die from contaminated water and billions of people lack access to clean water, sanitation, and health. On March 21, 2009 Billings will join with 65 other cities throughout the US to address this critical and mass... Water Quality Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:14:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d20-Make-a-global-impact-in-Billings-Take-place-in-World-Water-Day-2009?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d14-Food-safety-music-videos-provide-education-and-entertainment?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner Music and Food Safety seem to go together like oil and water (not a horse and carriage), but Dr. Carl Winter has found a way to mingle the two in a seemingly effortless task. And by doing so the news media has dubbed him the “Elvis of E.Coli&rd... Food Safety Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:15:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d14-Food-safety-music-videos-provide-education-and-entertainment?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d10-Salmonella-typhimurium-outbreak-linked-to-Peanut-Corporation-of-America-hits-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner As the Salmonella typhimurium outbreak spreads across the United States, the once seemingly sheltered Montana is no longer. Montana now stands as one of 46 states affected by the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) recall with 2 confirmed cases. As o... Food Recalls Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:25:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d10-Salmonella-typhimurium-outbreak-linked-to-Peanut-Corporation-of-America-hits-Montana?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d9-Food-safety-myths--Part-1?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner Have you ever had a case of the 24-hour flu? Ate out  at a restaurant and then got sick immediately after? Do you think that letting food sit out on the counter all night to thaw is the most convenient method? Then this series of articles geared... Food Safety Food Safety Myths Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:42:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5134-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d9-Food-safety-myths--Part-1?cid=exrss-Billings-Environmental-Health-Examiner