Although overshadowed by swine flu concerns, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning yesterday that another raw alfalfa sprouts salmonella contamination was indeed detected. Consumers are urged to cease consumption of raw alfalfa sprouts, as well as any products that contain them.

Not sure if our local news ever gets reported outside of our area, but there have been confirmed cases of swine flu in San Antonio. Here are the details on the bigger new stories related to the swine flu:

• The Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD has shut down all schools in the district and two district facilities, and canceled all activities.
• The mayor of Cibolo issued a statement closing all city parks and asked local churches to postpone activities.
• As a precautionary measure, Gov. Perry has ordered 850,000 more courses of antiviral medication be placed in Texas.

So... We are going to try to avoid public places.   Unfortunately, yesterday was the final day of Fiesta -- so for the last eleven days, there have been 3.5 million people attending over 100 events around our city (carnivals, concerts, parades, festivals, fund-raisers, exhibits, block parties, athletic events, banquets, and so on) all of which were places where a mysterious flu could easily spread. 

I'm hoping the outbreak stays limited, but it has already reached 5 states in the US.