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2 CT Deaths Tied To Rare Bacterial Infection; Here Are Symptoms To Watch For 2 CT Deaths Tied To Rare Bacterial Infection; Here Are Symptoms To Watch For
2 CT Deaths Tied To Rare Bacterial Infection; Here Are Symptoms To Watch For Two Connecticut residents have died from a rare bacterial infection that has also claimed the life of a third person in New York. Both people died from severe Vibrio vulnificus infections after contracting the bacteria either by consuming raw shellfish or swimming in brackish water in Long Island Sound, according to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. A third Connecticut resident who developed an infection has been released from the hospital. All three cases involved people between the ages of 60 and 80. Related Report: NY Death Tied To Rare Bacterial Infection; Healthcare …

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by Michael Mashburn
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4.9 Million Containers Of Popular Multi-Purpose Cleaner Recalled Due To Risk Of Bacteria Exposu 4.9 Million Containers Of Popular Multi-Purpose Cleaner Recalled Due To Risk Of Bacteria Exposu
4.9 Million Containers Of Popular Multi-Purpose Cleaner Recalled Due To Risk Of Bacteria Exposu A recall has been issued for 4.9 million containers of a popular brand of multi-purpose cleaners due to the risk of bacteria exposure. The recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products can contain Pseudomonas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, which are environmental organisms found widely in soil and water, parent company Colgate-Palmotive the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Wednesday, Feb. 8.  "People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, or underlying lung conditions who are exposed to the ba…

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by Joe Lombardi