Show Millard Countv Chronicle Watch out for picnic food bugs The ame warmth that make summer picnics so inviting is also an open invitation for food home illnesses isks that are present whether eating at a park in your home or at a restaurant says Dr Charlotte Brennand Utah State University Extension food safety spe- cialist Her advice: enjoy but be vigilant The Centers for Disease Control tributes 77 percent of food home illness cases to food service establishments 20 percent of cases to homes (although many me: most likely go unreported) and 3 percent of cases to plants In short many nasty food bugs are out there and if you have ever cane down with a sudden and severe case of diarrhea it's a safe bet you have had an unwelcome rendezvous with one of them In the United States alone it is estimated that 69 million to 275 million people suffer from food home diarrhea disease annually Medical care and lost productivity costs are estimated at S5 billion and $ 17 billion annually according to a food safety guide from the Extension Service and the US Department of Agriculture Salmonella Shigella Clostridium perfringens aureus Staphylococcus and viruses are the five main bugs to watch out for Salmonella is the grand daddy of them all with some 2 million people infected each year in the United States - more cases reported than any other food home illness Eggs poultry red meat and milk are sources of salmonella in restaurants institutions and homes Brennand says The source of this infection is the intestinal tract of humans and animals Its onset is from hours and can last from two to seven days Symptoms clude feelings headache fever and dehydration The best prevention is to cook animal foods thoroughly prevent cross contamination and cool foods quickly she says Shigellosis comes from the intestinal tract of humans and primates Its onset is from one to seven days and can last from three to 14 months This food home disease is a major problem in day care centers It is especially difficult to control because as few as 10 to 100 organisms can cause the disease It can be transferred person to person or by contaminated objects she says Symptoms according to Brennand include fever abdominal pain and pus or blood in stools Common foods volved include salads sea foods dairy all products poultry potato salad handled by infected workers The best - Poison prevention checklist A prevention b good sanitation Minimize contact of hands with food and keep foods below 40 degrees Clostridium perfringens is a heat resistant organism present in soil the intestines of humans and animals and in sewage It flourishes in poorly cooled leftover meat dishes and in food held on cafeteria steam tables at temperatures below 120 degrees Unless food is cooled well the spores will grow during storage Brennand says The symptoms of Clostridium perfringens are typical of gastrointestinal upsets she says such as acute abdominal pain accompanied by a fever Its onset is from eight to 24 hours and lasts one to two days The best prevention is to keep foods above 140 degrees or below 40 degrees Cool food quickly in smaller portions and reheat food to at least 65 degrees Food bugs are tough to pinpoint because they strike at different times and in different ways For example the most common food home virus in the news today is Hepatitis A which has a 5 to 45 day incubation period “That is why figuring out sources is so hard" Brennand says “What - and where were you eating a month ago?" On the other hand you could eat at a favorite restaurant buffet or at a park picnic and find yourself suffering within an hour from diarrhea nausea vomiting and CTamping a result of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus It is found in the nose throat skin and hair of more than half of all healthy individuals Infected wounds pimples and boils are prolific sources of S aureus she says While symptoms for S aureus include nausea vomiting diarrhea and cramps they are usually absent of a fever When it strikes it hits fast usually in one to eight hours and can last up to two days Common foods involved with this toxin include ham processed meat tuna poultry red meat sandwich fillings cream fillings potato and meat salads dairy products imitation dairy products and raw milk Brennand says one unique thing about food home viruses compared to bacteria is that humans carry them — not chickens cows pigs or other farm animals Generally foods that cause viral problems are those that are handled after cooking or are handled and never heated like salads To prevent the spread of most bacterium Brennand says wash hands thoroughly and frequently keep foods hot (greater than 140 degrees) or cold (less than 40 degrees) Cool leftovers quickly Got a news tip? Call Derin or 0 Partnership For Safety NHTSA's Auto Safety Hotline The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) an agency within the Department of Transportation works to prevent deaths and injuries from motor vehicle crashes One of the many ways NHTSA accomplishes thb goal b by investigating alleged safety defects in motor vehicles and equipment and ordering recalls when necessary Complaints from the public are vital to NHTSA because they are often the first step in the investigation process The agency operates a Auto Safety Hotline as a convenience for consumers who want information or to report a safety problem A complaint received by the Hotline may lead to an investigation and recall If a recall occurs the manufacturer must fix the defect at no cost to the owner “The goal of the Hotline" explained William A Boehly Associate Adminis"is to bring trator for Enforcement consumers into a partnership with NHTSA to improve motor vehicle safety by removing unsafe motor vehicles and related equipment from the road as quickly as possible" Boehly said that the Hotline received nearly 440000 calls or 200 a day last year Consumers who call this - also can number (800) receive a variety of information to make their motor vehicle travel safer A parent can obtain information about child safety seats A prospective car buyer can Fraud Hotline TheTax Commission has instituted a "Fraud Hotline” seeking the public’s help in identifying those who defraud the government and drive up taxes for honest citizens The new hotline number is listed in the US West white pages directory under the State of State Tax Commission listing and ready is generating a steady stream of calls “The Tax Commission wants to hear from the public" agency spokesperson Janice J Perry said "We want to hear about those who skirt the tax and motor vehicle laws” Callers may choose to remain anonymous but if they give their names their privacy will be protected Perry said "We would prefer to have a name and call back number in case we have questions but it b not required" The Tax Commission not only collects taxes but also registers automobiles boats and other vehicles regulates the automobile industry and investigates commercial auto theft Among the activities the Tax Commission would compare the crash test results of new cars and light trucks Recall information on a particular car or light truck b available by make model and year or type of equipment involved If requested a free copy of the information will be mailed within 24 hours Hotline representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm (EST) and an automatic telephone answering service b in operation at other hours A Spanish speaking operator is available and there is a TTY line for the hearing impaired After reporting a safety problem a caller is sent a questionnaire to help NHTSA’s technical staff further evaluate the complaint There is no minimum number of reports that must be received before NHTSA will open an investigation In fact some vehicles have been recalled as a result of a single report Engineers look for a trend that suggests a defect in the particular model vehicle or item of equipment If NHTSA’s deanalysb identifies a fect the manufacturer is asked to conduct a recall and most do so voluntarily In fact the agency has been forced to order only seven recalls in its history The next time you suspect a safety problem with a car truck motorcycle or child safety seat report it to the Auto Safety Hotline and do your part to prove motor vehicle safety like to be reported are: Tax protesters and others who fail to file individual income tax returns People who buy and sell cars as a business without a dealer's license Employers who pay cash "under the table” and do not withhold taxes from wages Businesses that deal in cash only and do not obtain proper sales tax and business licenses Stolen car theft rings and "chop shops" in which stolen vehicles are dismantled and sold People who “roll odometers" on motor vehicles so they appear to have lower mileage to prospective buyers Tax Commission employees who act illegally or unethically Perry said in most cases the Tax Commission will not be able to let callers know the outcome of their complaints “Utah has very strict laws garding privacy of tax information” she said The Fraud Hotline will be staffed weekdays from 8 a m to 5 pm or callers may leave messages on the Progress August 24 1995 Page Good feedyard feedback can go a long way to help commercial ranchers and purebred breeders be better managers Making cattle more marketable by providing accurate evaluative information is the focus of a new Utah State Net return After slaughter he said ranchers will be given the following evaluative information: Dressing percentage Carcass weight Ribeyc area Adjusted fat thickness Percent kidney pelvic and heart fat USDA yield grade USDA quality grade Those wanting to nominate cattle Cattle will arrive must do so by Nov at the feedlot Nov 20 Consignors may nominate a minimum of five head at $ 0 per head This is a entry fee Individual steers must weigh pounds upon delivery to Interstate Feed Lot where they will be fed he said At the end of the feeding period feedyard performance data carcass formation and theoretical analyses will be given on each consignment Stenquist said There will be a demonstration day at the end of the feeding period so producers can see their cattle live and see the carcasses of the cattle in the program he said The cattle will be sold on a carcass basis Premiums and discounts for quality grades yield grades and carcass weights will be established before slaughter All proceeds arc mailed rectly to the consignor after expenses are deducted For more information or to request nomination forms contact your county USU Extension agent or Stenquist at Utah Stale University ADVS Dept Logan UT ‘proUniversity gram called “Will They Work” Craig Burrell USU Extension area livestock specialist in Utah County said the program answers basic questions such as how good are your calves? Do they gain efficiently in the feed lot? Do they produce the kind of carcass that the packer wants? Will they work in today’s beef industry? “This program can answer these questions for you” he said “This is not a contest It is an education program and the data on your cattle will be kept confidential” The “Will They Work” program is also sponsored by the Utah Cattlemen’s Association Interstate Feed Yard in Malta Idaho and EA Miller Packing Co in Hyrum Utah The program gives feedback to ranchers on how their cattle perform in the feedlot and the type of carcasses they produce said Norris Slenquist USU Extension livestock specialist “Evaluation of this information will allow producers to decide whether they are on target” he said Once steers are placed on feed Stenquist said the following data is gathered: Average daily gain Feed efficiency Total cost of gain ihi :nr7TyY-- he dar 3 wsEwsm ( IMal a tc AM l These medical specialists at Delta Community are available Medical Center and pot of gold is xvorth nO more than the values you uhd discover every reading ad of the ads in this paper every unek ADVERTISING PAYS -- YOU! uteefiSy 8 The Utah Safety Council reminds parents that many of the 5200 deaths that resulted from solid or liquid poisoning in 1992 could have been prevented The following guidelines will help keep you and your children safe from these dangers: Clean out the medicine cabinet Throw away unlabcled or outdated Flush liquids down the medications toilet and thoroughly rinse the bottle before discarding Have a “child proof section that locks Even if your medicine cabinet is tots are curious and avid climbers lids tightly Keep medication closed A cap is meaningless if not properly fastened after each use Never take medication in front of a child or refer to pills as candy Never take a medication prescribed for another person Even if your symptoms are similar there might be side effects and warnings which you do not know about Get clear direction on how medication should be taken Do not keep different pills in the same container Be wary of visitors People who visit may cany medications Coat pockets or purses are the perfect hunting grounds for an inquisitive child Check under the sink and on low cabinet shelves Look for stored products that could be hazardous when accessible to young children Cleaning compounds and foods must never be stored cm the same shelf Keep all substances in their original containers Handle pesticides with respect They vary in degree of toxicity Don t use pesticides near people or pets or on windy days and follow instructions the Keep all plant parts out of mouth Few plants present a serious danger but some can cause stomach BUCKS SAVE SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES For a limited time only! fJrV UiL ? 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