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FDA Recalls 4 Popular Sodas Due to Cancer-Causing Chemicals

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A spring 2022 survey by the American Academy of Dermatology revealed Americans are more aware of the necessity of sun protection than we were five years prior. Still, getting all ages to apply it can take some convincing. This week, the US Food and Drug Administration reports two sunscreen brands that manufacture products marketed to protect the whole family have been recalled after having been sold online and at retailers across the country.

2 Sunscreen Brands Have Recalled 20,000 Products Sold Nationwide

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Pueblo Revival Cottage, 1946, Boston

In a concerning wave of recalls, the FDA pulled 28 beverages from the market in 2024, citing the presence of undisclosed harmful chemicals, drugs, and bacteria. These recalls have raised significant health concerns and highlighted the importance of proper labeling and safety checks in the food and beverage industry. The...

FDA recalls 28 soda, juices and other beverages over harmful chemicals – Here’s the complete list

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Officials are urging customers to throw this product away or return it asap!

Popular Grocery Store Chain Recalls 'Dangerous' Product Sold In Illinois

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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The FDA announced Tuesday it is revoking the regulation authorizing the use of BVO in food, effective August 2.

Which sodas contain BVO? What to know as FDA bans brominated vegetable oil

As the patient grows, public health officials have determined chocolate bars sold under the Diamond Shruumz brand are tainted with dangerous chemicals. At least 39 people have reported serious reactions to the chocolate bars, as well as gummies and cones. Twenty-three of them have required hospitalization. A variety of serious reactions have been reported, including respiratory failure.

Two dozen now hospitalized in outbreak traced to edibles; undisclosed chemicals found in products

Minnesota State

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Consuming this product could lead to Botulism: 'a potentially fatal form of food poisoning'

Popular Drink Recalled Across Minnesota Contains Potentially 'Deadly Toxin'

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The Food and Drug Administration announced the voluntary recall of all of Snapchill L canned coffee products due to possible botulinum toxin.

Recall alert: Canned coffee recalled due to possible deadly botulinum toxin

Newark, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Drinking water helps your skin look young. We’ve all heard this colloquial wisdom—but for many, the very phase of life when you’re most invested in rejuvenating your glow happens to be the era when certain body parts (like the bladder) get more sensitive to beverage intake, and when the day often feels too fast-paced to keep running to fill that glass.

New Study: This Is the Precise Amount of Water To Drink for Juicy-Looking Skin

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The recall of over two dozen candy lines was prompted by concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella, a common cause of food poisoning. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the recall due to potential health risks associated with the affected products. These sweet treats, including caramel pretzels and cookies, were distributed nationwide to retailers like Walmart, Hy-Vee, Dollar Central, and Target, as well as other wholesalers. Salmonella can cause symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, especially affecting vulnerable individuals such as the elderly or those with weakened immune systems.

Nationwide Candy Recall: Potential Salmonella Contamination

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Check your medicine cabinet! 114 batches of Potassium Chloride capsules have been recalled by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. due to failed dissolution, which can cause high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), the FDA reported recently.
The recalled produ...

Potassium Chloride Capsules Are Being Recalled Nationwide Due To 'Potential Life-Threatening Adverse Events'

Adel, GA

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Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Interesting Engineering

An urgent call for more safe drop-off points for batteries has been issued by the waste and recycling sector.

10,000 fires a year: Highly flammable lithium-ion batteries raise concerns

California State

The California Department of Cannabis Control has recalled some West Coast Cure cannabis products, citing the presence of chlorfenapyr, a Category I pesticide. The impacted products are WCC CUREpen Vape Cartridge and WCC LIVE RESIN Vape Cartridge, sold after September 28, as well as three WCC CUREpen PREMIUM THC OIL Vape Cartridge products - Lemon Cooler, Birthday Cake, and Watermelon Sorbet, sold after September 8.

Cannabis Products Recalled In California Over Presence Of Pesticide

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

As gardeners, we strive to provide the best care for our beloved plants. However, not all water is created equal! Tap water, while convenient, often contains chemicals and minerals that can harm certain sensitive plants. Understanding which plants are particularly vulnerable to tap water and what alternatives to use can make a significant difference in their health and growth.

12 Sensitive Plants You Should Never Water With Tap Water

Category: Johnson & Johnson Class Action Lawsuit and Settlement News. Who: Three California consumers sued Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue Inc. Why: The plaintiffs claim the companies knowingly sold Band-Aid products that contain harmful chemicals without informing consumers. Where: The Band-Aid PFAS class action lawsuit was filed in a California...

Another class action claims Band-Aid products contain PFAS

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Louisiana chemical facility fined, must carry out $150K in upgrades after 2023 fire

An explosion and fire last year at a St. Rose petroleum, chemical and renewables tank farm on the Mississippi River started when contract workers were welding...

Louisiana chemical facility fined, must carry out $150K in upgrades after 2023 fire

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