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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Superintendent of Schools Randall Williams said 70 out of 247 children from the elementary school  were absent Wednesday.

Friday, March 15, 2013  A mysterious illness sickened dozens of people at a conference in Jefferson City.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  When health inspectors aren't watching, how can you avoid dirty dining at a restaurant that doesn't make the grade?

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Federal food program that screens produce for contamination spared until end of 2012

Thursday, November 03, 2011  Update: The number of suspected E. coli cases in St. Louis is up to 51.

Monday, November 22, 2010  A University of Missouri researcher hopes a new lab test will more quickly identify a food-poisoning bacteria often found in poultry and eggs.