After eight years of testing dark chocolate, a new study reveals many products were contaminated with lead and cadmium — two heavy metals toxic to human health. Organic chocolates were “significantly more likely” to have higher levels of both heavy metals than conventional options, researchers at George Washington University and ConsumerLab.com reported Wednesday in Frontiers in Nutrition.

Many dark chocolate products contain heavy metals, study finds. 1 type stood out

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Love eating ice-cold oysters-on-the-half-shell in the summertime? Enjoy a large bowl of mussels cooked in garlic, wine, butter and parsley? Then you may be a bit discouraged to learn that, as per Megan Schaltegger at Delish, both oysters and mussels "contain 'disturbingly high levels of fiberglass.'" Perhaps it's a good time to curtail your consumption a bit, at least in the interim.

New study reveals that mussels, oysters and other sealife contains an excess amount of fiberglass

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A chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks is also found in an array of food products, particularly those popular with babies and children, according to findings released Wednesday by Consumer Reports.The tests by the advocacy group come decades after the chemical, called perchlorate, was first identified as a contaminant in food and water. The Environmental Working Group in 2003 found perchlorate in nearly 20% of supermarket lettuce tested. Linked to potential brain damage in fetuses and newborns and thyroid troubles in adults, perchlorate was detected in measurable levels of 67% of 196 samples of 63 grocery and 10 fast-food products,...

Rocket fuel chemical is widespread in food, Consumer Reports finds

Additional people have been ill from eating Diamond Shruumz brand edibles, with the total now exceeding 100. The FDA has posted a list of hundreds of stores and online outlets selling the products. As of Aug. 6, a total of 113 illnesses have been reported in 28 states. Forty-two people...

Patient count in an outbreak associated with edibles tops 100; two have died

Have you ever taken a moment to consider the plastic items in your close vicinity? Plastic objects are quite ubiquitous, fulfilling various roles; from the bags we fill with food supplies to the water bottles we use to maintain our hydration. However, there could be more to these everyday items...

Drinking from plastic bottles raises your blood pressure

A recent review in the journal Sustainable Microbiology discusses how the use of biocides can promote well-being—but must only be used when there are clear benefits. Biocide use should be restricted to applications where there are tangible benefits but also not unnecessarily restricted where genuine benefits can be demonstrated, the new review suggests.

Biocides are a useful tool to combat antibiotic resistance but appropriate use is vital, scientists suggest

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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Supplies of dissolved oxygen in bodies of water across the globe are dwindling rapidly, and scientists say it's one of the greatest risks to Earth's life support system. Just as atmospheric oxygen is vital for animals like ourselves, dissolved oxygen (DO) in water is essential for healthy aquatic ecosystems, whether freshwater or marine. With billions of people relying on marine and freshwater habitats for food and income, it's concerning these ecosystems' oxygen has been substantially and rapidly declining.

Earth's Water Is Rapidly Losing Oxygen, And The Danger Is Huge

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The authors suggest that those who enjoy dark chocolate should consider limiting their intake to one ounce per day to remain cautious. A recent study from George Washington University reveals that a concerning percentage of cocoa products in the U.S. exceed heavy metal guidelines, with organic products showing even higher concentrations.

Concerning Findings: High Levels of Toxic Metals Found in Popular Chocolate Brands

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

A chemical found in rocket fuel, certain plastics and airbags is also prevalent in several food and grocery items, according to Consumer Reports. Tests by the advocacy group discovered that the chemical, known as perchlorate, was detected in measurable levels of 67% of 196 samples across 63 grocery and 10 fast food products. The levels ranged from just over two parts per billion (ppb) to 79 ppb.

Chemical found in rocket fuel detected in fruits, dairy and meat: Consumer Reports


Tiny fragments of microplastics are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, significantly through our food and drink.
Scientists have recently found a simple and effective means of removing them from water.



					
			

A team from Guangzhou Medical University and Jinan University in China ran tests on both soft water and hard tap water (which is richer in minerals), adding in nanoplastics and microplastics (NMPs) before boiling the liquid and then filtering out any precipitates.
In some cases, up to 90 percent of the NMPs were removed by the boiling and filtering process, though the effectiveness varied based on the type...

There's a Surprisingly Easy Way to Remove Microplastics From Your Drinking Water

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New research has found that many cocoa products — and organic dark chocolate, in particular — contain heavy metals at levels that exceed the maximum allowable dose. Just how dangerous is this to consumer health?

Organic chocolate is contaminated with toxic metals: How dangerous is it?

In a world continually grappling ⁣with the health repercussions of modern living,⁤ a groundbreaking study has emerged that‍ challenges our preconceived notions⁤ of safety​ in the agricultural ​landscape. This new research draws⁣ a startling parallel between‍ the risks associated with pesticide​ exposure and those of tobacco smoking—an association that raises⁢ significant questions about the food ⁢we consume and the environmental practices we‍ uphold. As farmers⁤ rely on these chemical ⁤agents to safeguard crops and ensure abundant harvests, the potential health impacts are often overlooked. This⁤ article delves⁤ into the findings of this pivotal study, uncovering the connections between pesticides ⁤and⁤ cancer risks, and ⁣inviting a ⁤broader conversation about our dietary choices and agricultural policies in the face of emerging scientific evidence. How do these ‌revelations reshape ‍our understanding of risk, and what implications do they hold for ​public health and policy moving ​forward?

Study Reveals Pesticides’ Cancer Risk Rivals That of Smoking

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State officials in New York have issued a warning about unpasteurized, raw milk from Hu-Hill Farm in Fort Plain. The milk has tested positive for campylobacter bacteria and could cause serious infections if consumed. Young children and the elderly are at heightened risk for serious illness. The state Department of...

State tests show bacteria in raw milk; consumers urged to throw out products

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Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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Tallahassee, FL

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The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

As studies on the effects of microplastics on the human body continue, ever-concerning information comes to light. Research from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom has added to the list of issues. What's happening?. Scientists have determined that people, especially infants, are at greater risk of noncommunicable diseases...

Researchers make concerning discovery about increasingly common factor putting infants at risk: 'We must tackle this pollution at its source'

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

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Study ranks Salmonella and Cronobacter as top baby formula hazards

Risk ranking has identified Salmonella, Cronobacter, and E. coli as the main microbial hazards in infant formula. Eight risk ranking steps and seven criteria were used...

Study ranks Salmonella and Cronobacter as top baby formula hazards

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