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Atlanta Woman Dies After Eating Contaminated Oysters

An Atlanta woman died on August 10, 2007 after eating raw oysters at a Spondivit’s Seafood & Steaks in south Atlanta. The 52 year old woman, whose name has not been released, became infected with Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria known to contaminate shellfish harvested from the Gulf of Mexico in warm s

By Andy Childers

/ 11 Sep 2007

Atlanta Woman Dies After Eating Contaminated Oysters

Pedestrian Accident May Lead To Criminal Charges

In a tragic turn of events, a pregnant mother who was struck by an 18 year-old driver recently succumbed to her injuries stemming from a pedestrian accident the occurred on August 24, 2007. According to authorities, Djuana Thomas, 22 weeks pregnant at the time, was crossing Mobile Street pushing her

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 3 Sep 2007

Pedestrian Accident May Lead To Criminal Charges

Carrots Recalled Due to Shigella Contamination

A California company has recalled bags of baby carrots because they may be contaminated with Shigella bacteria. The carrots are distributed in Georgia, Florida, California, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington.According to the CDC:Most who are infected with Shigella develop d

By Andy Childers

/ 23 Aug 2007

Carrots Recalled Due to Shigella Contamination

Motorcycle Accident Ends In Death For One Georgia Resident

A fatal motorcycle accident shut down all lanes of traffic on Georgia’s I-85 In Gwinnett County today. The Georgia motorcycle accident reportedly occurred around 3:00 a.m. Numerous emergency personnel arrived on the scene just south of Hamilton Mill Road moments after the motorcycle crash occurred b

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 15 Aug 2007

Motorcycle Accident Ends In Death For One Georgia Resident

Potentially Deadly E. Coli Outbreak in Brunswick, Georgia

Three people in Brunswick, Georgia have been diagnosed with the same strain of E. Coli (Escherichia coli) bacteria. The particular strain is potentially deadly, and has one person fighting for his life in a Savannah hospital. His kidneys shut down as a result of the bacteria, but have since regained

By Andy Childers

/ 14 Aug 2007

Potentially Deadly E. Coli Outbreak in Brunswick, Georgia

Four Fatal Car Accidents Occur In Cherokee County Georgia

The last two weeks have been deadly on the roadways of Cherokee County, Georgia. The Georgia State Patrol is currently investigating 4 fatal car accidents that occurred with the last week there. On August 4 one Hispanic male was struck and killed by a hit and run driver on I-75 shortly after strikin

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 12 Aug 2007

Four Fatal Car Accidents Occur In Cherokee County Georgia

Hot Dog Chili Sauce Canned in Georgia Linked to Botulism(2)

Hot dog chili sauce canned in Augusta, Georgia has been linked to four cases of botulism in the U.S. The victims, the first to be infected with botulism related to a commercially canned food since the 1970s, are in Texas and Indiana. The tainted products are 10-ounce cans of Castleberry’s, Austex an

By Andy Childers

/ 19 Jul 2007

Hot Dog Chili Sauce Canned in Georgia Linked to Botulism(2)

Easy Bake Ovens Recalled Due To Serious Risks Of Burns And Other Injuries

If you bought an Easy-Bake Oven in May of 2006 or thereafter you need to be aware of a very serious recall that has just been issued. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has just alerted the public to a recall of more than a million Easy-Bake-Ovens due to very serious hazards it presents such as

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 19 Jul 2007

Easy Bake Ovens Recalled Due To Serious Risks Of Burns And Other Injuries

Fatal Accident Leaves 4 Dead On Georgia's Highway 316

In a tragic end to the fourth of July weekend, four Georgians were killed on Sunday after their vehicle collided with a tractor trailer and a tour bus. The fatal car crash took place on Georgia’s Highway 316 and Highway 29 in Lawrenceville. Emergency personnel arrived to the site of the car accident

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 8 Jul 2007

Fatal Accident Leaves 4 Dead On Georgia's Highway 316

Atlanta Area Child Affected By Veggie Booty Salmonella Recall

In a follow up to the previously discussed Veggie Booty Salmonella Recall, recent reports note that an Atlanta area child has been affected by the popular salmonella contaminated snack food. According to the AJC:State health officials declined to identify the youngster, whose infection was detected

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 8 Jul 2007

Atlanta Area Child Affected By Veggie Booty Salmonella Recall

Veggie Booty Snack Food Linked To Salmonella Contamination

According to the FDA and Robert’s American Gourmet Food, Inc., a popular snack food called Veggie Booty may be linked to incidents of salmonella contamination. The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control have been made aware of more than 52 cases of salmonella contamination in consumers who ingested

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 29 Jun 2007

Veggie Booty Snack Food Linked To Salmonella Contamination

Pit Bull Viciously Attacks Roswell Woman

If you have watched the news in Georgia for more than a few days, it will probably come as no surprise to you that dog bites and dog attacks are on a dramatic rise in our great state. The most recent illustration of this rise is shown in a pit bull attack on a Roswell woman that occurred earlier tod

By M. Brandon Smith

/ 22 Jun 2007

Pit Bull Viciously Attacks Roswell Woman