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Friday, May 18, 2012
Department of Public Health Warns of Health Risk Associated with Pet Turtles
  The Department of Public Health (DPH) is warning Connecticut residents of the risk that turtles can pass Salmonella bacteria to people. The announcement comes in the midst of a nationwide outbreak of salmonella infection linked to pet turtles. No cases associated with the outbreak have been identified in Connecticut.

Friday, May 11, 2012
Department of Public Health Launches Nutrition Education Campaign for Preschoolers
  The Department of Public Health has launched a new education campaign designed to promote nutritious eating and exercise by young children and their parents.

Monday, May 07, 2012
Human Illness in Connecticut Linked to Salmonella in Recalled Dog Food
  The Connecticut Departments of Agriculture and Public Health are encouraging safe handling of pet food after a report of human illness in Connecticut was linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Infantis associated with dog food.