bacteria

Whether you're doing Mardi Gras in the big city or keeping it local in your small town, parade food is a must.

Two people in Florida have reportedly died from eating raw oysters linked to Louisiana.

The presence of bacteria in unsafe amounts has closed all but two of Louisiana's twenty-four coastal recreational beaches for swimmers.

Louisiana beach and fishing safety information is now as close as your pocket thanks to a new app from Louisiana's Department of Environmental Quality.

If you're planning a beach trip make sure you know which beaches are the safest options for you and your family.

Some of South Louisiana's favorite beach spots are included in this advisory for high levels of bacteria.

Authorities don't think it was on purpose but how it got there could change the way you celebrate the July Fourth holiday.

Germophobes beware! You might want to think twice before using that hotel blow dryer on your hair.

Many Louisiana beaches have been placed under advisories for increased levels of bacteria in the water.

In Louisiana it's not the sharks we should be worried about. Our deadly threat is much smaller and much creepier.

There it was in moderately plain English, bacteria thrive in sun tea. I wonder how many people I have killed over my lifetime?

A major supplier of bottle water announces a voluntary recall because of possible contamination. Here's what you need to know to see if your water is safe.

Some popular Louisiana beaches have advisories that you need to know about before you hit the water.