Salmonella

There's a new alert that involves many cucumbers that have been shipped into Missouri from Mexico due to a potentially fatal contamination.

We've seen many recalls already this year that were done out of caution, but no sicknesses happened as a direct result. Sadly, that's not the case with the cucumber outbreak as it's now been confirmed that individuals in Missouri and Illinois have been hospitalized as a result of contaminated cucumbers.

Due to one single contaminated ingredient, there is an urgent recall of a massive amount of candies and snacks that were widely available in Missouri that could cause a very serious sickness.

It's time to check your pantry and fridge and Hy-Vee has issued a voluntary recall on four products due to a potential salmonella risk.

It's time to check your spices and herbs as one was only available in Missouri and Illinois is under an urgent recall due to a potentially fatal infection risk.

My family keeps these snacks around the house in case of a sudden craving and I know many others that do, too. I've just learned that both Missouri and Illinois need to check the pantries because both states are now a part of a massive recall of this popular snack.

If you have a tiny pet turtle, you might be in danger. There is seriously a salmonella outbreak in Missouri and 10 other states that is linked to this small creature.

Martha Stewart has been making us sick for years with her constant reminders of what inferior domestic goddesses we are. So maybe it was karma in action when the DIY guru got pretty sick herself this Thanksgiving -- with a nasty case of salmonella.