public health

Recall of spinach and salad leaves due to listeria concerns

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Recall of spinach and salad leaves due to listeria concerns

A number of spinach and mixed leaves products are being recalled by McCormack Family Farms due to...

Farmers need to be 'sun smart' to reduce skin cancer risk

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Farmers need to be 'sun smart' to reduce skin cancer risk

With the sunny weather forecast, the National Cancer Control Programme and Healthy Ireland are reminding people about skin cancer risks.

Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to farm setting in mid-west

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over 3 years ago

Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to farm setting in mid-west

The Department of Public Health Mid-West has revealed that there has been a cryptosporidium...

Well-owners urged to check water for contamination

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over 3 years ago

Well-owners urged to check water for contamination

The Department of Public Health Mid-West is urging people to test and treat their private well water for possible contamination.