Environmental Health Information Clearinghouse

Latest Issue: Volume 14, Issue 07 (July 2009)

Highlights

Journal Review
- Feature article: The increased use of low-flow devices and the practice of water restrictions and conservation can have a significant impact on both microbial and chemical water quality
The Internet
- Proposed Revision to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide: A new proposal by the US EPA to regulated NO2 levels for public health protection
- Safety of Cell Phones and Cell Phone Towers: Updated fact sheet from Health Canada
News
- Chilli powder so hot that it is being used in grenade
- Hydrofluorocarbons, a chemical solution for ozone depletion now a problem for global warming
- Ebola virus now found in pigs
Outbreaks Summary
- 134,503 cases of Influenza A (H1N1) with 816 dead
- Rare Salmonella Miami outbreak in Canada
Pathogen & Disease Information
- Multi-Provincial Outbreak of Listeriosis, 2008, Final Epidemiological Summary: A report prepared by the Public Health Agency of Canada summarized the outbreak with 58 confirmed cases and 30 dead in 2008
Consumer Recall & Alerts
- Recall of baby teethers due to Bacillus contamination
- Contamination of non-fat dried milk powder resulted in recalls throughout North America
- Safe Use of Flea and Tick Products in Pets
- Treating Head Lice
- Handling Food Safely on the Road

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