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Federal health authorities are once again urging people to check their spice racks and cabinets for certain cinnamon products after testing found lead in multiple additional brands. The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it was recommending recalls of nine brands of ground cinnamon products with elevated lead levels, ranging from 2.03 to 7.01 parts per million (ppm). "These levels are significantly lower than the levels of lead associated with the WanaBana cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products recalled in the fall of 2023, which had between 2,270 ppm to 5,110 ppm lead in the cinnamon," the agency noted.Still, the FDA is advising...

More cinnamon recalled after tests find elevated levels of lead

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Dicle Belul

The recent public health alert issued by the FDA highlights the risks associated with elevated lead levels in ground cinnamon products distributed by El Servidor Corp. The lead concentrations of 20 parts per million (ppm) in these products pose a significant health risk, particularly to children, as consuming such products can result in increased lead levels in the blood. Symptoms of lead exposure include headaches, abdominal pain, vomiting, anemia, irritability, lethargy, muscle weakness, and cognitive impairments.

Elevated Lead Levels in Ground Cinnamon Products

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Connecticut State

Advance Food International, Inc. Advance Food International, Inc. of Maspeth, NY is recalling Shahzada brand Cinnamon Powder in 7oz packing, because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age/ body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time (e.g., weeks to months) permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur. This can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health problems. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, and neurocognitive effects.

Advance Food International Inc. Recalls Shahzada Brand Cinnamon Powder 7oz Because of Possible Health Risk

Following a massive WanaBana cinnamon apple sauce recall issued late last year, which caused hundreds of children to develop lead poisoning, federal health officials are warning that high levels of lead have once again been found in a ground cinnamon ingredients distributed in the United States. The U.S. Food and...

FDA Issues Lead Poisoning Risk Alert for Ground Cinnamon Sold in NY

North Carolina State

Greensboro, NC

ABC News

A 19-year-old woman has been found dead on a picnic table under a pavilion at a park in North Carolina, police say. The woman was found on Sunday evening at approximately 7:27 p.m. when officers from the Greensboro Police Department responded to the 2900 block of Haig Street after a caller expressed concern about “a person lying on a picnic table under a pavilion in the park at that location,” according to a statement from the Greensboro Police Department detailing the incident.

Woman found dead on picnic table at park pavilion

Colorado State

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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

WashingtonExaminer

There are just 11 days left for Costco customers to submit a claim to receive money from a class-action lawsuit settlement if they purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes between 2011 and 2017 in New York. The lawsuit claims that Costco falsely advertised the wipes as flushable when they actually weren’t, and the wipes damaged […]

Costco class action: Customers have 11 days to submit claim for part of $2 million settlement

Chico, CA

A California man accused of deliberately starting what has become the largest active wildfire in the country was formally charged with felony arson, court records show.

Man accused of starting largest wildfire burning in the US charged with felony arson

VERSAILLES, France -- The Palace of Versailles offers equestrian sports one of the most attractive venues of the Paris Olympics. On Sunday, riders and horses got a memorable gallop around the sumptuous-looking gardens where the team and individual eventing competition was taking place. Under a bright sun, about 40,000 fans...

Olympic riders get a memorable gallop in the sumptuous-looking Versailles Palace gardens

Rochester, NY

Two people were killed and five others were hurt in a shooting at an upstate New York park on Sunday, authorities said.

2 women killed, 5 people hurt in shooting during barbecue at park; 'cowards' at large

Clackamas County, OR

An Oregon hospital system is facing a lawsuit after more than 2,000 patients were possibly exposed to HIV and hepatitis.

Patients sue hospital system after thousands possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis

Health

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive condition that causes symptoms like frequent abdominal pain, discomfort, diarrhea, and constipation. While the exact cause of IBS remains unknown, certain factors are known to trigger symptoms. Diet is one thing that may impact IBS. While some foods might alleviate IBS symptoms, others can make symptoms worse.Here are five foods that may be the worst for IBS. As you read through the list, keep in mind not everyone has the same trigger foods. What triggers one person may not affect another. Some people with...

5 Foods That Can Trigger Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Symptoms

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti -- The next heats of the Paris Olympics surfing competition were postponed through Tuesday afternoon in Tahiti, as strong winds and sheets of rain whipped through the surfing venue, contributing to unfavorable surfing conditions. Surf forecasting website Surfline estimated that the surf will be large on Tuesday...

Paris Olympics surfing heats postponed through Tuesday in Tahiti due to unfavorable conditions

Nebraska State

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National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska from the late afternoon into the evening with a few cells lingering into the overnight hours. Storms will be capable of producing mainly damaging winds, large hail, and perhaps an isolated tornado. Check below for further details on the outlook.

Damaging Winds Excess of 75mph, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Northern Plains; Evening of July 29th

A man identified as a suspect in the 1991 murder of a 23-year-old has died by suicide, days after a DNA swab from his cheek matched evidence collected at the crime scene.

1991 murder suspect dies by suicide after submitting DNA sample

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

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Ground cinnamon recalled due to potentially elevated lead levels

Several New York distributors have recalled ground cinnamon products that were potentially contaminated with increased levels of lead. According to an announcement posted on the Food...

Ground cinnamon recalled due to potentially elevated lead levels

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