Tuesday, January 31, 2012

What's in The News Today

Legionnaires disease found at the Luxor hotel in Las Vegas. A month after a guest had died samples of the water were collected at the Luxor hotel and it was positive for Legionnaires disease. The guest  was diagnosed with Legionella bacteria, which is form of pneumonia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Surveillance program reported three other cases who were guest at the Luxor hotel within the last year were also reported to have been diagnosed with Legionella bacteria.

Garcia, O. ( January 30, 2012). Legionnaires' Disease Bacteria Found In Luxor Las Vegas Water Samples. HuffPost. Retrieved January 31, 2012, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/30/legionnaires-disease-luxor-las-vegas-pneumonia_n_1242539.html


Warning for Brazilian Blowouts. The chemicals that are used to do the blow out have formaldehyde gas, which is known to be a possible carcinogen. The company has agreed to alert consumers after a lawsuit in California was settled. Consumers wear gas mask when having the chemical applied to their hair. Formaldehyde is only one of the many carcinogens added to the list and has shown positive for nasal cancer in rats. It can also cause blurred vision, headaches, dizziness, cough and sore throat. Many actresses like Nicole Richie and Jennifer Aniston have sworn by the Brazilian blowout. The blowout is costly and starts at $350.00.

Judkis, J. (January 31, 2012). Brazilian Blowout: Formaldehyde risks for stylist. The Washington Post. Lifestyle. Retrieved January 31, 2012, from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/arts-post/post/brazilian-blowout-formaldehyde-risks-for-stylists/2012/01/31/gIQA1gbxeQ_blog.html

McDonald's agreed to stop using pink slime a food additive. This is a food additive that is in their burgers. Pink Slime is a meat filler that has been treated with ammonium hydroxide to kill bacteria. The filler has been under fire when chef Jamie Oliver campaigned against it on his show.

Fox Toledo. com. (January 31, 2012). McDonald's stops using 'pink slime' for burgers. Retrieved January 31, 2012, from  http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpps/news/offbeat/mcdonalds-stops-using-pink-slime-for-burgers-ob12-jgr_4058719

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