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04/09/2026

Hi:
I can’t do this anymore. Whether it’s my body or my brain, I’m done, and need to focus on other things, like my kids. Bye.

21 sick: Cache and Box Elder County Salmonella outbreak in Utah9/2/26Food Poisoning BulletinLinda Larsen:A Cache and Box...
03/09/2026

21 sick: Cache and Box Elder County Salmonella outbreak in Utah
9/2/26
Food Poisoning Bulletin
Linda Larsen
:A Cache and Box Elder County Salmonella outbreak in Utah has sickened at least 21 people, according to the Bear River Health Department (BRHD). There is no information about the ages of the patients, illness onset dates, or whether or not anyone has been hospitalized.
The press release just states, “BRHD is actively investigating the source of the illness and taking steps to limit further spread.” We don’t know if they are investigating a food or a person as the source.”

Dumpster diving sucks9/2/26TMZhttps://www.tmz.com/2026/09/02/man-rescued-from-garbage-truck-in-san-francisco/“A scary si...
03/09/2026

Dumpster diving sucks
9/2/26
TMZ
https://www.tmz.com/2026/09/02/man-rescued-from-garbage-truck-in-san-francisco/
“A scary situation unfolded after a man was accidentally dumped into a garbage truck and trapped inside in San Francisco.
Firefighters say the man had been digging around in a dumpster early Wednesday morning when a Recology garbage truck pulled up to collect its contents.
The truck picked up the dumpster and tossed the trash -- and the man -- into the vehicle.
Bystanders reportedly got the driver's attention after they heard the man screaming for help.”

Health department confirms STEC infection caused Australian girl's death9/2/26ABC Newshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-0...
03/09/2026

Health department confirms STEC infection caused Australian girl's death
9/2/26
ABC News
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-03/health-authorities-address-girl-petting-zoo-death/107111066
I dislike petting zoos.
There have been so many outbreaks, and most folks say, look at the cute animals.
I see microbiological catastrophes.
When we came to Australia in 2011, we went to the EKKA in 2012, a state celebration of all things agriculture.
We entered to a petting zoo of a few thousand animals, human babies with soothers dropped in p**p, I was appalled.
A mirco friend in Australia told me, don’t go to the EKKA, everyone gets sick.
There have been outbreaks related to the EKKA, but no one talks about it – bad for agriculture.
Now, “a young Victorian girl has died weeks after she was hospitalised with a rare infectious disease.
The girl's parents say her illness may have been caused by a bacteria known as STEC, which she may have contracted at a petting zoo.
Health authorities confirmed the death on Thursday afternoon, but said the circumstances were "very, very rare".
A Victorian girl has died after a weeks-long battle against an infectious disease that her parents say may have been caused by bacteria she contracted at a petting zoo.
The girl's family, who did not wish to be named, confirmed she had been in hospital with a brain injury and kidney failure caused by haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS).
An online post from the girl's family said she spent six weeks in an intensive care unit before her death on August 31.”

Rabies in goats at NC petting zoo8/2/26KRCAhttps://www.kcra.com/article/petting-zoo-goats-rabies-north-carolina/73589620...
03/09/2026

Rabies in goats at NC petting zoo
8/2/26
KRCA
https://www.kcra.com/article/petting-zoo-goats-rabies-north-carolina/73589620
“Multiple baby goats at a mobile petting zoo in North Carolina were infected with rabies, and authorities are asking anyone who had contact with the animals to reach out to health officials about potential exposure to the rare but deadly virus.
Residents in western North Carolina may have been exposed to the infected goats from Farm Adventures at the mobile petting zoo's location in Harmony or at off-site events between July 28 and Aug. 27, local officials said in a statement. The state has not reported human cases of the virus since 2011.
Exposure may have happened at 10 locations, including an assisted living facility and a back-to-school bash, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said. Those affected are urged to contact their local health department to determine whether they need medication to prevent infection.
The goats were most likely exposed to rabies by a skunk that had entered their pen in late July, according to the state health department, which was first notified of the rabies exposure on Thursday.”

Second child infected with brain-eating amoeba8/30/26PeopleCara Lynn Shultz“A North Carolina teen is critically ill afte...
01/09/2026

Second child infected with brain-eating amoeba
8/30/26
People
Cara Lynn Shultz
“A North Carolina teen is critically ill after contracting the same brain-eating infection that killed a Louisiana 8-year-old five days ago.
A teen from central North Carolina is “critically ill and receiving medical care” after coming in contact with the amoeba Naegleria fowleri, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced in an August 27 statement.
“The source for this case is under investigation,” the agency said. “To protect the family’s privacy, no further information will be released.”
Naegleria fowleri naturally lives in soil, warm freshwater lakes, rivers, ponds, and hot springs around the world, but has been found in pools, splash pads and tap water. You cannot contract an infection by swallowing it; it only causes an infection if water containing the amoeba goes up the nose into the brain (which can happen, for example, by jumping into a lake).

That’s daughter Sorenne, 5-of-5, the tall one in the back rowTeachers want her to play netball or basketball, she says t...
01/09/2026

That’s daughter Sorenne, 5-of-5, the tall one in the back row
Teachers want her to play netball or basketball, she says too boring, I’ll stick with hockey.

In the on-going saga of foodborne outbreak in the U.S., brightness prevails. This is Marshell – Marshy – grandson number...
31/08/2026

In the on-going saga of foodborne outbreak in the U.S., brightness prevails. This is Marshell – Marshy – grandson number 5 – who recently turned 1, with his ageless grandmother, All my best.

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