bacteria

We know Louisiana has a fascination with food but is that why our dog's feet smell like Fritos corn chips? Or are they stepping in something unique to Louisiana?

Most of Louisiana's swimmable beaches have advisories posted for high levels of bacteria. The Louisiana Department of Health has published a map.

If your Louisiana Labor Day weekend plans include a trip to the beach, here's what you'll want to know before you get there.

Several Louisiana beaches have advisories posted for swimmers this weekend. Here's the list of which ones do and which ones do not.

Some very popular beach locations in Louisiana have advisories posted for those who are wanting to swim. Here's what beaches are good and which ones you need to think about.

Warning flags will be flying at many of the beaches Louisiana vacationers love to visit over the Father's Day weekend.

Several beaches in Louisiana have posted advisories for swimmers ahead of the Father's Day Weekend.

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.