Columbus, OH

Candy sold at Walmart, Target, Dollar General and other stores across the U.S. has been recalled due to the risk of salmonella poisoning. "Palmer Candy Company, Sioux City, Iowa, is recalling its ‘White Coated Confectionary Items,’ because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems," said the FDA in a May 6 announcement on its website.

Candy sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General stores recalled due to salmonella threat

Georgia State

Before picking up your cold cuts from the deli, take caution. According to an ongoing investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an active nationwide outbreak of listeria has been linked to sliced deli meats. The CDC states that "products sold at the deli, especially those sliced...

Deli Meats Sold Nationwide Linked to Listeria Outbreak—Here’s What You Need to Know

Two cucumber growers were identified as sources of the outbreak through epidemiological data from the CDC and FDA.

Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak in 31 states

Wisconsin State

California State

Fox Business

The Food and Drug Administration recently classified a recall of rice as a "Class II" recall. The rice is believed to be contaminated by objects of "rodent origin."

Rice sold in 7 states recalled due to possible contamination of 'rodent origin'

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

New Jersey State

Illinois State

The Shade Room

Two people are dead, and at least 28 people have been hospitalized following a multistate listeria outbreak. RELATED: Uh-Oh! FDA Announces Nationwide Recall Of Over 60 Ice Cream Products More Details On The Deaths & Hospitalizations Related To The Outbreak According to CNN, the CDC announced the outbreak in an investigation notice published on Friday, July [...]
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2 Dead & At Least 28 People Are Hospitalized Following Multistate Listeria Outbreak, CDC Reports

The Hill

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert in response to an ongoing mpox outbreak in Central African involving a strain of the virus that causes more severe infections. The CDC said Wednesday it was issuing a health alert to provide “additional information” about the...

CDC warns of more severe mpox strain spreading in Central Africa

Scripps News

At least two people have died and 28 were hospitalized in an outbreak of listeria food poisoning linked to meat sliced at grocery store deli counters across a dozen states.

2 dead, dozens hospitalized from listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli counter meat

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Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following symptoms as a result of consuming these products

Recalled Meat Sold In California Spurs Ongoing Hospitalizations, Deaths

Port Richey, FL

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Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

LiveScience

These bacteria have evolved the ability to resist treatment with antibiotics, leaving doctors scrambling to help patients who are infected.

10 of the deadliest superbugs that scientists are worried about

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

KHYL V101.1

This is the absolute safest city to live in California!

California Destination Named 'Safest' Place To Live In The Entire State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

New York Post

An elderly Missouri couple has filed the first lawsuit related to the recent listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head meats sliced at deli counters, which sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths.

Patrick and Sue Fleming are seeking upward of $25,000 for injuries and damages from Boar’s Head and Schnucks Markets for medical expenses, “loss of enjoyment of life” and “damage to the marital relationship,” according to the complaint filed in St. Louis circuit court. 

“Plaintiff Patrick Fleming has lost the love, services, consortium, comfort, instruction, guidance, counsel, and support of his spouse, which he would have received in...

Elderly couple files first lawsuit in Boar’s Head multistate listeria outbreak over ‘damage to the marital relationship’

Wide Open Country

The ongoing Boar's Head listeria outbreak affecting deli meats and vegetables has taken another life. According to the CDC's official website, there's been 9 new reported illnesses, 10 new hospitalizations, and the one additional death. Per the New York Post, the latest fatality occurred in Virginia. The two deaths prior took place in Illinois and New Jersey, respectively.

Third Person Dies After Boar's Head Listeria Outbreak

Douglas, GA

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Over the past couple of months, vegetables, deli meats, almond milk and more have been recalled for the same foodborne contaminant: Listeria monocytogenes. While a fairly common bacteria, the spike in its prominence is cause for concern, and you may not be familiar with the signs of infection—and ways to prevent it from spreading in your household.

Listeria Is Everywhere Right Now—What Is It and How Do You Know If You Have It?

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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First West Nile Virus Deaths of 2024 Reported in Santa Clara County

The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department has confirmed the first two human cases of West Nile virus in Santa Clara County residents for the...

First West Nile Virus Deaths of 2024 Reported in Santa Clara County

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