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Whatcom County Warns on Unpasteurized Cider Safety

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Fresh-pressed apple cider that has NOT been pasteurized can carry harmful bacteria that can make people sick, according to Whatcom County Public Health.

Whatcom County residents and businesses can now safely dispose of old or leftover household paint for free at an upcoming Paint Collection & Recycling Event.

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Whatcom County Warns on Unpasteurized Cider Safety“Fresh-pressed apple cider is a favorite fall tradition in Whatcom County. Apple cider that has NOT been pasteurized can carry harmful bacteria that can make people sick. We recommend the following safety steps to keep your cider-making safe and fun.”
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Public Health advises against consuming unpasteurized apple cider due to risk of harmful bacteria.“Fresh-pressed apple cider is a favorite fall tradition in Whatcom County. Apple cider that has NOT been pasteurized can carry harmful bacteria that can make people sick. We recommend the following safety steps to keep your cider-making safe and fun.”
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Fresh-pressed apple cider that has NOT been pasteurized can carry harmful bacteria that can make people sick, according to Whatcom County Public Health.“Fresh-pressed apple cider is a favorite fall tradition in Whatcom County. Apple cider that has NOT been pasteurized can carry harmful bacteria that can make people sick. We recommend the following safety steps to keep your cider-making safe and fun.”
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Whatcom County residents and businesses can now safely dispose of old or leftover household paint for free at an upcoming Paint Collection & Recycling Event.“Whatcom County residents and businesses can now safely dispose of old or leftover household paint for free at our upcoming Paint Collection & Recycling Event.”

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Pressing Apple Cider This Fall? Follow These Safety Tips. — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:12:25 -0800
Fresh-pressed apple cider is a favorite fall tradition in Whatcom County. Apple cider that has NOT been pasteurized can carry harmful bacteria that can make people sick. We recommend the following safety steps to keep your cider-making safe and fun.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5706

Free Recycling Event in Bellingham for Safe Household Paint Disposal — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:44:00 -0800
Whatcom County residents and businesses can now safely dispose of old or leftover household paint for free at our upcoming Paint Collection & Recycling Event.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5701

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An Air Quality Alert and Heat Advisory are in effect for Whatcom County. Wildfire smoke from Canada may reach unhealthy levels this week, and temperatures are expected to reach near 90 degrees in parts of the county Wednesday and Thursday.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5640

Three Whatcom Cases Linked to Evergreen Fresh Broccoli Sprouts Salmonella Outbreak — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:51:36 -0800
We are working with state health officials investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Bovismorbificans linked to broccoli sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC of Idaho.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5684

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The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed on Wednesday, September 16 for a planned closure.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5673