Talk about a bad bite. With millions of international visitors to the US for the World Cup, on top of the usual domestic travelers, this summer is a busy time for travel and dining out. Which means, the risk for food poisoning also increases, as one state has unfortunately been crowned with the highest rates … Read more
An organic baby formula sold at Target has been voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer after three infants who consumed the product were infected with a deadly bacterium. According to the FDA, the makers of Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula are recalling all lots of the product out of an “abundance of caution” after three infants … Read more
A family said their vacation became a nightmare when they arrived and found out their hotel was a construction site. Scott Edward, 36, was set to go on a sunny family vacation with his wife Katie and children Freddy and Alexandra — but the trip turned traumatic, complete with food poisoning and electric shock. “No … Read more
The Boar’s Head deli meat plant at the heart of last year’s deadly food poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, company officials said. But recent inspections at Boar’s Head sites in three states documented sanitation problems similar to those that led to the listeria contamination that killed 10 people and sickened dozens. The Jarratt, Virginia, … Read more
New York-based Krasniy Oktyabr Inc. USA is recalling a fish product due to the potential risk of botulism poisoning. The company’s Aral Silver Vobla brand Aral “was found to be uneviscerated,” according to a statement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). That means the fish went to retail stores whole, without being gutted. The … Read more
They may look like tiny pillows, but they pack a toxic punch. Cigarette smoking has plummeted dramatically since 1965, but in recent years, nicotine use is on the uptick thanks to vapes and nicotine pouches like Zyns, which offer a more discreet way of delivering a nicotine fix than e-cigs. But a shocking new study … Read more
Parents: You might want to check your medicine cabinet. A New York-based pharmaceutical company is voluntarily recalling several batches of a popular children’s cough syrup over fears they may be contaminated with harmful bacteria. The Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to “stop using it immediately” if they have any of the affected lots … Read more
Carbon monoxide gas, which is invisible and odorless, can be fatal. It can kill people in their homes as they sleep, seeping undetected from generators. It can accumulate within the walls of closed garages, wafting from cars left running by residents seeking warmth or power in a storm. On Thursday, another fatality by unintentional carbon … Read more
Back away from the medicine cabinet. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced a recall of more than 2,300 bottles of a popular allergy medication due to a serious child poisoning risk. Consumers who purchased the affected product can contact Arsell for a full refund. ColleenMichaels – stock.adobe.com The problem isn’t with the … Read more
Dayle Haddon, the Canadian supermodel who rose to fame for her work representing various cosmetic and magazine companies, died Friday from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. She was 76. Haddon was found dead in a second-floor bedroom of a detached in-law suite at a home on the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road in Solebury Township, … Read more
Black plastic cookware has become a staple in many kitchens — but it might be harmful. A new study found that some of the items contain high levels of cancer-causing, hormone-disrupting flame retardants, according to a press release. The peer-reviewed study by researchers at Toxic-Free Future and the Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment at … Read more
Doctors have revealed a common treatment to slow the effects of methanol poisoning. It comes after six people died following a mass methanol poisoning in Laos, including Melbourne teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles. Methanol – which is a chemical building block for hundreds of everyday products, including plastics, paints, car parts and construction materials – … Read more
Nothing beets the farmers market — unless you get sick from shopping there. 48 million people fall ill from foodborne diseases each year in the US, sending 128,000 to the hospital and killing 3,000, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Because bacteria can thrive in warm, moist environments, food poisoning is … Read more
Consider this your burn notice. One-third of adults will experience at least one sunburn this year, statistics show, with white adults younger than 30 getting burned most often. More than 33,000 of these sunburns will require a trip to the emergency room — plus, getting sunburned increases your risk of skin cancer. Now, health experts … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 30 years but have never really been happy with each other. For years I have had painful skin infections on my face, which have required trips to multiple dermatologists. They have done biopsies, and they still can’t pinpoint the cause of my skin problems. Recently, … Read more
A mom said food poisoning led doctors to discover a brain tumor — and she feels “lucky” it happened. Theresa Hardwick, 58, was on vacation in Saint Brieuc, Brittany, France, in July of 2019 when she started feeling very ill from mussels she had eaten. “There were no warning signs before I was sick with … Read more
The US Attorney General wants consumers off the sauce. AG Josh Stein issued a warning to customers over recalled WanaBana, Schnucks and Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches after they were linked to 400 childhood lead poisoning cases. “If you’ve purchased these recalled products and may still have them in your homes, do not feed them … Read more
It’s hard not to chuckle as Joey Chestnut delivers the line, knowing full well what he’s doing. “I’m still hungry for more,” the legendary competitive eater said, smirking himself. Joey Chestnut, hungry for more. That’s good stuff. But it encapsulates what Chestnut has devoted so much of his life to, and what he intends to … Read more
Easy Bake Illness. Stephanie Murphy, who runs @steph_murphy on TikTok, alleged an Easy Bake Oven nearly poisoned her family after using the device for the first time. “My husband, eight-year-old daughter and myself all got admitted to the ER on Saturday because of an Easy Bake Oven,” she captioned the viral video with over 7.6 million views. “Difficulty … Read more
A woman who nearly died from carbon monoxide poisoning is lucky to be alive after the SOS feature on her Apple Watch dialed emergency services. Natalie Nasatka of Delaware said her “survival instincts kicked in” when she randomly woke up feeling weak, dizzy, and short of breath around 8 a.m. on Dec 29. Feeling more off … Read more