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Thursday, March 29, 2007

The evils of Easter chicks?

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Salmonella's not just for food poisoning anymore. According to an AP report, "Easter is right around the corner and so is the threat of salmonella carried by baby chicks often given to children as springtime gifts, health officials warned Thursday.

"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 81 people in 22 states fell ill last spring after contracting salmonella from chicks."

In other news, the CDC warns that pony rides can lead to injury and early belief in the Tooth Fairy has been known to cause disillusionment among preteens.

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