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July 19, 2026

Taco Bell Lettuce Linked to Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak

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Federal health officials have identified shredded iceberg lettuce served at certain Taco Bell restaurants as the source of a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can cause prolonged watery diarrhea.

July 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Restaurants Earn High Marks in July Health Inspections

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released food service inspection scores for the first half of July, with local restaurants earning strong marks overall.

July 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Health Officials Urge Residents to Wash All Produce, Including Items Labeled “Prewashed”

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The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging residents to take additional precautions when handling fresh fruits and vegetables following updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Health Officials Urge Precautions Against Cyclosporiasis

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The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging residents to take extra precautions when purchasing, preparing and eating fresh fruits and vegetables to help prevent cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora.

July 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Publix Recalls Frozen Blueberries Sold in Georgia After E. coli Illnesses Reported

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Publix customers in Georgia are being urged to check their freezers after the grocery chain recalled a specific lot of frozen blueberries linked to 12 confirmed cases of E. coli illness.

July 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Health Inspection Scores Released For Late June

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released food service inspection scores for the last half of June 2026, with several local establishments receiving perfect scores.

Perfect scores of 100 were reported for Dirt Pour Coffee & Smoothie Bar, Menlo Restaurant, Jim’s Restaurant, Hwy 27 Nutrition, Rosita’s and Amaze and Graze.

Other recent scores included McDonald’s in Summerville with a 91, Hays CI in Trion with a 91, El Pueblito Mexican Grill with an 87 and Hays Staff Dining with an 82.

The inspections were conducted between June 16 and June 30.

Anyone with concerns about a food service establishment or tourist accommodation operating in Chattooga County may file a complaint by calling the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department at 706-857-3377.

July 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

UGA Extension Offers Food Safety Tips for Fourth of July Cookouts

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As families across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia fire up their grills for Independence Day celebrations, the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is reminding everyone that food safety should be just as important as the menu.

July 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

CDC Investigating Multi-State Parasite Outbreak Linked to Severe Diarrhea

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Health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of a foodborne parasite that has sickened at least 145 people across the United States, including cases in Georgia.

July 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Department Of Public Health Urges Safe And Healthy Fourth Of July Weekend

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The Georgia Department of Public Health is reminding Georgians and visitors to stay safe and healthy while celebrating the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

June 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Health Inspections: Restaurants, Pool Receive High Scores In Late May

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released its latest inspection scores for food service establishments and public swimming facilities for the second half of May 2026.