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Produce safety and your health: Wash first, cut later

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Apples and cantaloupe, lettuce and zucchini – fruits and vegetables from A to Z have all been recalled in recent years for contamination. We’re not talking simply about dirt. We’re talking about pathogens that could make you sick and even be deadly. But awareness and careful food preparation can help protect your family’s health. The post Produce safety and your health: Wash first, cut later appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Make emergency evacuation plan for your horse

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Having a disaster plan is critical to keeping your animal companions safe. And horses require extra consideration because of their size and specific transportation needs. The post Make emergency evacuation plan for your horse appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Reduce legionella bacteria after COVID-19 shutdown

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The August edition of ClubSolutions Magazine, a publication for health club operators, features an article by Jayson Scott, national program director for Cincinnati’s fitness, sports and recreation program. He offers a reminder that Legionella bacteria, known to cause Legionnaires’ disease, can be present in water systems shut down due to COVID-19. His article provides tips for dealing with the risk. The post Reduce legionella bacteria after COVID-19 shutdown appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Strategies for reopening your fitness club

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The June edition of ClubSolutions Magazine, a publication for health club operators, features an article by Jayson Scott, national program director for Cincinnati’s fitness, sports and recreation program. He offers tips for health and fitness facilities as they reopen after shutdowns to slow the spread of coronavirus. The post Strategies for reopening your fitness club appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Protect your privacy on the ‘internet of things’

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A man stops at the grocery store after work for a frozen pizza. As he gets back in his car, he uses his phone to tell his oven to start preheating. The man sits down to eat and realizes he is out of napkins. He tells his smart speaker to order some and grabs a paper towel instead. This man is using a collection of connected devices seemingly to make his life more convenient. This concept is called the “internet of things.” The post Protect your privacy on the ‘internet of things’ appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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