FOX4 1d ago
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory to doctors, as well as state and local health officials, over an outbreak of cyclosporiasis cases since May 1.Cyclospora OutbreakThe CDC and the Food and Drug Administration are still trying to identify the source of the lettuce or leafy greens that have been making people sick. They haven’t yet pinpointed a specific producer or vendor.As a precaution, some restaurants such as Taco Bell have begun pulling lettuce and leafy greens from their menus, especially in Michigan, where the concentration of cases is highest.There were 249 confirmed cases of the summertime parasite in the United States last year.So far this summer, there have been more than 10 times that number of confirmed or suspected cases. The total is approaching 7,000 across 30 states.So far, there have been fewer than 100 cases in Texas. Two handfuls are confirmed in Dallas County, and even fewer than that have been reported in Tarrant County."This par
FOX4 5h ago
Data from a new study shows the Dallas Zoo generates billions for the city.The announcement comes as Dallas leaders are considering trimming the zoo’s budget.The Dallas Zoo is making a case for why the city should continue investing in it.An independent economic impact study by Tourism Economics found that the Dallas Zoo delivers an $18 return on every $1 the city invests.It also showed that over the next 12 years, the zoo will generate $3.2 billion in total economic impact for the city and will contribute nearly $150 million in state and local tax revenue.The zoo provides nearly 1,800 jobs annually and will welcome about 1 million guests a year.That study also showed 77% of the zoo’s visitors are from outside Dallas, and many of them also spend money on hotel rooms, restaurants and shops in the city.The zoo’s supporters pointed out that it is an anchor for the southern Dallas and Oak Cliff communities. Investments are being made in the areas adjacent to the zoo, so it only makes sense
DM 1d ago
This March, two restaurants specializing in mutabbaq opened within days of each other in Richardson. While restaurants devoted to the folded flatbread are rarely found elsewhere in the U.S., both Mutabak Karak (which originated in Canada) and Salam Juice & Mutbaq opened within half a mile of each other in North Texas. Much as Yemeni coffee shops … Continued The post Mutabbaq, Yemeni Flatbread Wraps, Are the Newest Stars of Richardson’s Global Feast appeared first on D Magazine.
