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11/2024

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. What is it and why was it in drinks? (ABC News) Nov 22, 2024

FDA: More Carrot Products Recalled in Deadly E. Coli Outbreak—What Else to Throw Away (health.com) Nov 21, 2024

More than 167,000 pounds of ground beef recalled for E. coli concerns. What to know. (USA Today) Nov 21, 2024

4 More E. Coli Cases Reported Amid Nationwide Recall Of Wolverine Packing Co. Ground Beef (Forbes) Nov 21, 2024

Popular anxiety drug being recalled nationwide for ‘possibly life-threatening’ error (New York Post) Nov 21, 2024

Ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination (CNN) Nov 21, 2024

Red tide is still being found at area beaches (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Nov 21, 2024

Weight loss drug overdose calls rising, poison control centers say (News Nation) Nov 21, 2024

Less-potent fentanyl pills may be playing a role in decrease of US overdose deaths, DEA says (CNN) Nov 21, 2024

Falafel Recall Sparks Deadly E. Coli Warning in 18 States (Newsweek) Nov 20, 2024

Cinnamon Roll, Danish Recall Update as FDA Sets Risk Level (Newsweek) Nov 20, 2024

Nationwide Recall of Anxiety Drug Over Life-Threatening Packaging Error (Newsweek) Nov 20, 2024

Dozens are sick in E. coli outbreak linked to carrots. Here’s what to know about symptoms and how it spreads (CNN) Nov 19, 2024

Costco Just Issued a Nationwide Recall On This Fan-Favorite Bakery Item—Here’s What You Need to Know (Parade) Nov 19, 2024

Ending Overdose: The push to get life-saving Narcan to everyone (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Nov 19, 2024

Carrot recall brands: These bagged organic carrots sold at popular grocery stores recalled for E. coli (WMAQ - TV) Nov 18, 2024

CDC investigating after certain bags of carrots cause deadly E. coli outbreak | What to know: (WESH - TV - Orlando, FL) Nov 18, 2024

A 3rd November storm, Sara, shows that a busy hurricane season isn’t over yet (New York Times) Nov 18, 2024

E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sickens people in 18 states (NPR) Nov 17, 2024

A TikTok trend taking over the platform is putting teenagers in harm’s way by using household items as inhalants. (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Nov 17, 2024

Carrot recall at Costco, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Wegmans and more linked to E. coli outbreak (NBC News) Nov 17, 2024

Carrot recall announced in connection to E. coli outbreak: See list of affected products (USA Today) Nov 17, 2024

Red tide is on the march along beaches in the Tampa Bay area (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Nov 17, 2024

Medical Minute: Rise In Pediatric Marijuana Poisoning Linked To THC-Infused Products (KWTV - TV) Nov 17, 2024

Some online vape sellers don’t comply with regulations to prevent sales to minors, study finds (Fox News) Nov 17, 2024

US overdose deaths decreased in 2023 – will Trump continue this trend? (The Guardian) Nov 16, 2024

Health officials: Avoid popular Collier lake due to blue-green algae (WGCU - FM - Naples, FL) Nov 15, 2024

Don’t give your family food poisoning this holiday season. Follow this illustrated guide (WGCU - FM - Naples, FL) Nov 15, 2024

Department of Health issues red tide health alert for Boca Grande Pass (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Nov 14, 2024

‘Historic’ drop in U.S. overdose deaths accelerates as fentanyl crisis eases (NPR) Nov 14, 2024

Department of Health warns residents of blue-green algae in Lake Avalon (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Nov 14, 2024

Instead of sodas, these vending machines offer needles and Narcan to fight overdoses (NPR) Nov 14, 2024

Lee County issues red tide alert near Boca Grande Pass (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Nov 14, 2024

DOH-Collier cautions of blue-green algae at Lake Avalon (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Nov 14, 2024

Three non-fatal overdoses in Jacksonville believed to be linked to pink cocaine (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Nov 13, 2024

Opioid overdose deaths drop for 12th straight month, now lowest since 2020 (CBS News) Nov 13, 2024

Red tide detected in multiple Sarasota County beaches, health officials say (WFTS - TV - Tampa, FL) Nov 13, 2024

Health alert is issued for red tide at beaches in Sarasota County (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Nov 13, 2024

E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald’s outbreak tied to slivered onions (KSL - TV) Nov 13, 2024

Online vape retailers ignore rules meant to protect minors, new UCSD study finds (lowellsun.com) Nov 13, 2024

Top 7 Foods Most Likely to Cause Food Poisoning Read Newsmax: Top 7 Foods Most Likely to Cause Food Poisoning (newsmax) Nov 13, 2024

Florida’s invasive species: Cuban tree frogs (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Nov 13, 2024

As holiday season gets near, experts remind the importance of food safety to avoid food poisoning (CBS News) Nov 12, 2024

Vets Are Begging You to Keep Your Dogs Away From Your THC Gummies (vice.com) Nov 12, 2024

Florida’s Invasive Species: Cane toads (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Nov 12, 2024

The fascinating, crucial work of a poison control center (medicalxpress.com) Nov 12, 2024

Many Kids’ Melatonin Supplements Don’t Contain the Doses They Claim (New York Times) Nov 12, 2024

Kids Still Find It Easy to Buy Flavored Vapes Online (U.S. News & World Report) Nov 12, 2024

Veterinarians report alarming trend: Dogs getting sick from marijuana exposure (WGNT - TV) Nov 11, 2024

Ready-to-eat meat, poultry recalled over listeria risk: See list of affected products (USA Today) Nov 11, 2024

Is It Possible To Overdose On Ozempic? What To Know About Side Effects And Risks (womenshealthmag.com) Nov 11, 2024

Poison Control Centers Are Seeing A Wave Of ‘Ozempic Overdoses.’ Doctors Share The Side Effects To Watch For (aol.com) Nov 11, 2024

Online E-Cigarette Retailers Fail to Comply with Sale Regulations (UC San Diego Today) Nov 11, 2024

Meat Recall As Warning Issued Over Potential Listeria Contamination (Newsweek) Nov 10, 2024

New research from Philly ER doctors shows the ‘excruciating’ effect of xylazine withdrawal, and how to manage it (WHYY - FM) Nov 10, 2024

FDA cinnamon recall: Don’t consume these 11 products; throw them away (silive.com) Nov 9, 2024

Avoid food poisoning at your holiday dinners (WBAY - TV) Nov 8, 2024

Red tide counts improving along SW Florida coast, still present at moderate levels in Lee (News-Press) Nov 8, 2024

Reports of children consuming cannabis grow as use becomes more widespread (MSN) Nov 8, 2024

Pink cocaine is getting more attention after Liam Payne’s death (mdlinx.com) Nov 8, 2024

Lee Health officials warn residents of red tide affecting local beaches (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Nov 7, 2024

How to protect yourself against food poisoning (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Nov 7, 2024

Red Tide Status Update (The Bradenton Times) Nov 7, 2024

Tea Recall Issued Nationwide As FDA Sets Risk Level (Newsweek) Nov 6, 2024

What parents should know about kids and caffeine amid rise in ER visits (ABC News) Nov 6, 2024

Woman Goes To Have a Drink of Water Before Bed, Discovers Terrible Mistake (Newsweek) Nov 6, 2024

Nationwide Supplement Recall After FDA Discovers ‘Hidden Drug Ingredient’ (Newsweek) Nov 6, 2024

Study Reveals Which Flavor Vapes Are Bad for Your Lungs (Newsweek) Nov 6, 2024

Teen emergency room visits for caffeine overdose spike (Axios) Nov 6, 2024

Red tide alert for Boca Grande Pass and Cayo Pelau, 2 miles south of Charlotte Harbor (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Nov 6, 2024

Invasive Burmese pythons now stalked by other snakes in Everglades (WPLG - TV - Miami, FL) Nov 5, 2024

Bread Recall Update as FDA Sets Highest Risk Level (Newsweek) Nov 5, 2024

Costco recall: Toss or return these frozen waffles (silive.com) Nov 5, 2024

Microdosing Ozempic? Why some people are playing doctor with weight-loss drugs (Los Angeles Times) Nov 5, 2024

DOH-Orange Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Bass Lake – Center (orange.floridahealth.gov) Nov 5, 2024

Statement on Fentanyl “Exposure” Laws Issued by the American College of Medical Toxicology (Globe Newswire) Nov 4, 2024

Kids and cannabis: A dangerous combination (WGEM - TV) Nov 4, 2024

Red tide and related respiratory irritation reported in Tampa Bay coastal counties (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Nov 4, 2024

Never Use These Cleaning Products Together (MSN) Nov 2, 2024

Fishing charters in Charlotte County feeling the effects of red tide (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Nov 1, 2024

Study on opioid poisoning in children points to prevention strategies (Yale News) Nov 1, 2024

10/2024

Red tide found in water samples from Southwest Florida to Pinellas County (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Oct 31, 2024

It’s Halloween! Here are safety tips for trick-or-treating (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Oct 31, 2024

Why are there so many food recalls right now? Experts share tips to stay safe (NBC News) Oct 31, 2024

Careful! Venomous snakes have been found in tornado, hurricane debris piles (TCPalm) Oct 31, 2024

Pregnant women and babies face ‘terrifying’ threat from xylazine addiction (NPR) Oct 31, 2024

Red tide found off the coast of SWFL counties (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Oct 31, 2024

Baby powder recall over possible asbestos contamination expands to 35 states (ABC News) Oct 30, 2024

DEVELOPING NOW: RED TIDE IS BACK (WFTX - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Oct 30, 2024

Frozen waffles, Costco salmon among 24 items recalled by FDA in October. Here’s a list (Austin American-Statesman) Oct 29, 2024

Martin County officials warn residents about snakes in storm debris piles (WPBF - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Oct 28, 2024

Red tide detected off Pinellas, Hillsborough, Sarasota and Manatee counties (WUSF - FM) Oct 28, 2024

Frozen waffle, quarter pounder recalls have Americans wondering: Is our food safe? (USA Today) Oct 28, 2024

How to protect trick-or-treaters from cannabis edibles, allergens, and more this Halloween (The Philadelphia Inquirer) Oct 28, 2024

Dead fish line Charlotte County beaches: is red tide to blame? (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Oct 28, 2024

Costco recalls salmon products over listeria contamination concern (CNN) Oct 25, 2024

Frozen Waffle Nationwide Recall Expanded Amid Listeria Fears (Newsweek) Oct 25, 2024

As election nears, Florida’s marijuana legalization fight finds new subject: Your kids (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Oct 25, 2024

Mixing cleaning products can create dangerous gas, cause lung issues (KVIA - TV) Oct 25, 2024

Costco recalls chicken products over listeria linked to larger recall of BrucePac meats (USA Today) Oct 25, 2024

Costco recalls popular seafood item due to listeria risk. What to know (NBC News) Oct 25, 2024

Tips for keeping your pets safe from candy, decorations and trick or treaters at Halloween (St. Augustine Record) Oct 24, 2024

FDA recalls more than 7,000 bottles of antidepressant over a possible cancerous chemical (USA Today) Oct 24, 2024

Ignore those puppy-dog eyes: These yummy Halloween treats can be deadly for your dog (Florida Today) Oct 24, 2024

DOH-Orange Cautions About Blue Green Algae at Lake Olive – S. Shore (orange.floridahealth.gov) Oct 24, 2024

Why food recalls are everywhere right now (Vox.com) Oct 23, 2024

Expert Offers Tips on How to Keep Halloween Spooky – and Safe (newswise) Oct 23, 2024

Warning over deadly ‘red tide’ set to hit Florida in wake of hurricanes (Daily Mail) Oct 23, 2024

On Your Side Digital Extra: Missouri Poison Center shares a few Halloween hazards (KYTV - TV) Oct 23, 2024

Did Helene and Milton spark Florida’s red tide? (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Oct 23, 2024

What to know about the drug xylazine and why it’s making fentanyl worse (KNXV - TV) Oct 23, 2024

Juice Drinks Recall Update as FDA Sets Risk Level (Newsweek) Oct 23, 2024

Red Tide Looms Off Florida West Coast (The Weather Channel) Oct 23, 2024

Thousands of duloxetine bottles, an antidepressant sold as Cymbalta, recalled over toxic chemical (CBS News) Oct 22, 2024

Green onions recalled in 11 states over salmonella risk: See full list of affected products (USA Today) Oct 22, 2024

Got unused or expired prescriptions in your home? Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Oct 22, 2024

What you need to know: Tusi, 2C or pink cocaine (WFTX - TV) Oct 22, 2024

More frozen waffles and pancakes recalled over possible listeria contamination (AP) Oct 22, 2024

Fatal Opioid-Meth Overdoses Have Fallen in U.S. by More Than a Third (U.S. News & World Report) Oct 22, 2024

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders (The New York Times) Oct 22, 2024

Frozen waffles sold at Walmart, Target, other retailers recalled over listeria risk (New York Post) Oct 21, 2024

Costco recalls multiple chicken products due to possible listeria contamination — Here are the brands affected (New York Post) Oct 20, 2024

Deli Foods Recalled as ReadyMeals Listeria Warning Issued (Newsweek) Oct 20, 2024

Department of Health issues blue-green algae alert for St. Johns River (WOKV - FM - Jacksonville, FL) Oct 19, 2024

Frozen waffles sold at Walmart, Target and supermarkets are recalled over listeria risk (NPR) Oct 19, 2024

Red tide is confirmed off the Pinellas Gulf coast (WUSF - FM) Oct 19, 2024

Health alert: Blue-green algae found in part of St. Johns River (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Oct 18, 2024

Ice Cream Recall Update As FDA Sets Risk Level Over Undeclared Ingredients (Newsweek) Oct 18, 2024

Satellite data shows rising threat of red tide for Florida Gulf Coast (foxweather) Oct 17, 2024

What to know about red tide after Florida’s back-to-back hurricanes (AP) Oct 17, 2024

Fentanyl deaths in the U.S. have dropped faster than expected, CDC says (NPR) Oct 17, 2024

Meat, chicken listeria recall updates: Latest list of 300+ popular products recalled (WMAQ - TV) Oct 17, 2024

Florida grocery stores among those affected by recall of almost 12 million pounds of meat (The Florida Times-Union) Oct 17, 2024

Algae outbreak blossoms off Tampa Bay (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Oct 17, 2024

Listeria recall expands to nearly 12 million pounds of meat, hits US schools (ABC News) Oct 16, 2024

Florida couple dies of possible carbon monoxide poisoning from generator after Milton, report says (msn.com) Oct 16, 2024

Millions of pounds of meat are being recalled. Here’s what to look for in your fridge (NPR) Oct 16, 2024

After Milton, satellite shows possible huge red tide bloom offshore Sarasota and Bradenton (Herald-Tribune) Oct 16, 2024

Police: 2 found dead inside Tavares home, carbon monoxide poisoning suspected (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Oct 16, 2024

CDC cautions ordering prescriptions from online-only pharmacies as National Pharmacy Week nears (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Oct 16, 2024

BrucePac meat recall includes these foods from Trader Joe’s, Kroger and more. Here’s a list. (CBS News) Oct 16, 2024

This 1 Simple Cleaning Mistake Could Be Extremely Dangerous (Yahoo) Oct 16, 2024

Experts warn of potential red tide heading toward Southwest Florida (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Oct 16, 2024

Poison Control issues warning for poisonous, wild mushrooms sprouting after Milton (WESH - TV - Orlando, FL) Oct 15, 2024

Seizures caused by children swallowing medications or illegal substances doubled over 15-year period, poison data show (medicalxpress.com) Oct 15, 2024

Massive meat recall includes hundreds of products sold at Walmart, Target, more (The Hill) Oct 14, 2024

RECALL ALERT: BISTRO 28 AND DON PANCHO Chicken meal kits (WUSA - TV) Oct 14, 2024

Entire family, including 9 children, hospitalized after eating toxic mushrooms (NBC News) Oct 14, 2024

Use of opioid overdose antidote by laypersons rose 43% from 2020 to 2022, study finds (CNN) Oct 14, 2024

Alligators and snakes lurk in Florida floodwaters after Hurricane Milton (NBC News) Oct 14, 2024

Listeria recall of chicken hits Publix, Target, Amazon, Kroger, Albertsons and others (Miami Herald) Oct 14, 2024

Nationwide Mushroom Recall Over Bacterial Contamination Fears (Newsweek) Oct 14, 2024

More Bystanders Are Using Naloxone to Save Folks From Overdose (U.S. News & World Report) Oct 14, 2024

Florida hit by tiny new threat: ‘Morphine didn’t even touch the pain’ (Daily Mail) Oct 12, 2024

Fuzzy venomous caterpillar terrorizes Floridians amid Milton storm relief efforts: ‘The pain was excruciating’ (New York Post) Oct 12, 2024

From carbon monoxide to critters: Safety advice you should follow as you clean up from Hurricane Milton (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, Fl) Oct 11, 2024

This dangerous Florida caterpillar is now in season. Make sure to avoid it (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Oct 11, 2024

Lurking in Hurricane Milton’s floodwaters: debris, bacteria and gators (USA Today) Oct 10, 2024

Wisconsin family pushes for more oversight to online access of Sodium Nitrite products after 20-year-old daughter dies (WMTV - TV) Oct 10, 2024

BrucePac recalls 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat: See list of 75 products affected (USA Today) Oct 10, 2024

Storing your laundry pods in decorative containers? Experts sound alarm on #CleanTok (WPVI - TV) Oct 10, 2024

Nearly 10 million pounds of meat recalled due to listeria concerns (CNN) Oct 10, 2024

Poison Control giving advice on staying safe during potential power outages (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Oct 9, 2024

Poisonings are one of the leading causes of death during, after hurricane (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Oct 9, 2024

Most Pediatric Opioid Exposures Occur in Young Child’s Home (healthday.com) Oct 9, 2024

Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Dangers During, After Hurricane Milton (healthday.com) Oct 9, 2024

How to handle fires, tree limbs and other hazards after Hurricane Milton (Tampa Bay Times) Oct 9, 2024

How to Avoid Food Poisoning amid Hurricane Power Outages (People) Oct 8, 2024

1 in 4 Americans who use online pharmacy exposed to harmful meds (WJXT - TV) Oct 7, 2024

Some vapes claiming to be cannabis contain ‘synthetic cannabinoid’ – study (The Guardian) Oct 6, 2024

Food poisoning dangers are real after severe weather. Here’s how to protect yourself (CNN) Oct 6, 2024

Not So Pretty in Pink (Psychology Today) Oct 5, 2024

Red tide detected in Pinellas County in the wake of Hurricane Helene (Baynews9) Oct 4, 2024

Red Tide Status Update: 10/4/24 (The Bradenton Times) Oct 4, 2024

CDC Warns of Fake Drug Dangers From Online Pharmacies (U.S. News & World Report) Oct 4, 2024

Edibles linked to 175 cases of severe illness (WJW - TV) Oct 4, 2024

As America’s Marijuana Use Grows, So Do the Harms (The New York Times) Oct 4, 2024

Unregulated Chinese Vapes Pour into U.S., Raising Health and Safety Alarms (Ocean City News Daily News Source) Oct 3, 2024

‘Fake weight loss drug nearly killed me’ (BBC) Oct 3, 2024

South Carolina poison center warns about risks of carbon monoxide poisoning during outages (WYFF - TV) Oct 2, 2024

Carbon monoxide poisoning: What to know (WLTX - TV) Oct 2, 2024

Family of 3, including child, found dead in Savannah home after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning (WJCL - TV) Oct 2, 2024

Red tide detected in Pinellas County waters as residents continue clean up from Helene (WFTS - TV - Tampa, FL) Oct 2, 2024

Fentanyl poisoning took her life and parents’ hearts (KELO - TV) Oct 2, 2024

CDC warns against potentially counterfeit meds sold by online pharmacies (UPI) Oct 2, 2024

Red tide found in Pinellas County waters as Hurricane Helene cleanup is underway (Tampa Bay Times) Oct 2, 2024

The pipeline of deadly fentanyl into the U.S. may be drying up, experts say (NPR) Oct 1, 2024

What Is Chroming? What Every Parent Needs to Know About the Dangerous Trend (health.com) Oct 1, 2024

Father turns grief over son’s fentanyl overdose into video game to help others (WNYT - TV) Oct 1, 2024

Apple cider warning: Health officials urge consumers to be careful with fall treat (USA Today) Oct 1, 2024

Border Officers Intercept ‘Poisonous’ Narcan-Resistant Drug Xylazine (Newsweek) Oct 1, 2024

Antidepressant-related pet poisoning calls surge over 80% (DVM360.com) Oct 1, 2024

Button cells: Serious health damage possible for small children if swallowed (Medicalxlpress.com) Oct 1, 2024

09/2024

UGA expert on preventing chlorine gas exposure (WUGA - FM) Sep 30, 2024

Blue-green algae health alert reissued for part of St. Johns River: Florida Department of Health (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Sep 30, 2024

Latest Thing Parents Have to Worry About: Chroming (Newser.com) Sep 30, 2024

Internet Drug Ring Tricked Buyers With Fake and Deadly Pills, U.S. Says (The New York Times) Sep 30, 2024

Mexican cartels flood US with fentanyl, causing 200+ deaths daily (NewsNation) Sep 29, 2024

Upstate hospitals see spike in generator-related carbon monoxide poisoning (WSPA - TV) Sep 29, 2024

Grandma, the Family Dog: Unexpected Sources of Opioid Tragedies for Young Kids (Healthday.com) Sep 27, 2024

Study finds opioid poisoning in children increasing alongside adult misuse (Medicalxpress.com) Sep 27, 2024

Water-absorbing beads pose increasing hazard for young children: Researchers test methods on how to shrink them (Medicalxpress.com) Sep 27, 2024

Deli Meat Recall Update as New Death Reported (Newsweek) Sep 26, 2024

Ozempic is so popular people are trying to ‘microdose’ it. Is that a bad idea? (USA Today) Sep 26, 2024

Snack Recall Sparks Warning in 10 States (Newsweek) Sep 25, 2024

Study Reveals Sources of Opioid Poisoning Among Children (Newswise) Sep 25, 2024

New class of opioids that may be more potent than fentanyl emerges globally (The Guardian) Sep 25, 2024

FDA Warns Recalled Dog Food Should Be ‘Thrown Out or Destroyed’ (Newsweek) Sep 24, 2024

The Truth About Fentanyl Is Scary Enough. Myths About It Don’t Help (Time) Sep 24, 2024

Pink Meanies, A New Species Of Jellyfish With 70-Foot Tentacles, Washing Up In Florida (Southern Living) Sep 24, 2024

5 kinds of Lactaid Milk have been recalled in Florida, North Carolina and 25 other states (Miami Herald) Sep 23, 2024

Red tide detected in Sarasota: FWC (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Sep 23, 2024

Can dogs eat apples? Why taking your pup to the orchard this fall may be risky. (USA Today) Sep 23, 2024

Health experts: No, you can’t overdose just by touching fentanyl (WDIV - TV) Sep 23, 2024

60 Minutes – Newsmakers U.S. “losing a generation” to fentanyl as agents fight Mexican cartels supplying the drug, DEA head says (CBS News) Sep 22, 2024

Are touchscreen ‘smart vapes’ targeting kids? (KTLA - TV) Sep 22, 2024

Should cocaine and MDMA users carry naloxone, the medicine that prevents fatal opioid overdoses? (The Guardian) Sep 22, 2024

How much caffeine is too much? Poison centers see spike in calls about kids, energy drinks (The Hill) Sep 21, 2024

U.S. Lactaid Milk recalled in 27 states due to trace amounts of almonds not listed on label (CBS News) Sep 21, 2024

Drug Overdose Deaths Are Dropping. The Reasons Are Not Perfectly Clear. (The New York Times) Sep 21, 2024

Red Tide Status Update: 9/20/24 (The Bradenton Times) Sep 20, 2024

What Foods Should I Have on Hand for an Emergency? And Other Disaster-Related Questions, Answered (The New York Times) Sep 20, 2024

CDC reports drop in teen e-cigarette use, but risks remain high across the U.S. (WJLA - TV) Sep 19, 2024

Drugmakers to stop making controversial fentanyl lollipops, FDA says (CBS News) Sep 19, 2024

How difficult is it for underage people to get vapes? WRAL goes undercover to find out (WRAL - TV) Sep 19, 2024

Invasive species intel: Video shows SW FL’s most unwanted critters. From hogs to frogs (News-Press) Sep 19, 2024

Baby Powder Recall as Warning Issued Nationwide (Newsweek) Sep 19, 2024

DOH-Orange Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Roberts – S. Dock (Orange.floridahealth.gov) Sep 19, 2024

Chocolate Dessert Recall Sparks Warning in 22 States (Newsweek) Sep 18, 2024

Poison Control centers see spike in calls for children drinking highly caffeinated energy drinks (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Sep 18, 2024

NPR Exclusive: U.S. overdose deaths plummet, saving thousands of lives (NPR) Sep 18, 2024

The 6 Most Venomous Snakes In Florida (MSN) Sep 18, 2024

Florida man arrested for trafficking enough fentanyl to ‘kill 51,000 people’: sheriff (WFTS - TV - Tampa, FL) Sep 17, 2024

Poison control centers report spike in calls about kids and energy drinks (ABC News) Sep 17, 2024

Ohio Woman Has 2 Liters of ‘Black and Bloody’ Vape Juice Removed from Lungs After Partner Finds Her Unconscious (People) Sep 17, 2024

Fentanyl was killing their friends – and no one was talking about it. So these teens stepped up (The Guardian) Sep 16, 2024

An industrial chemical is showing up in fentanyl in the U.S., troubling scientists (Los Angeles Times) Sep 16, 2024

7 Poisonous Frogs In Florida In 2024 (msn.com) Sep 16, 2024

Poison control centers report shocking 20% hike in calls for kids chugging energy drinks (New York Post) Sep 16, 2024

Can Drinking Alcohol Prevent Food Poisoning? (The New York Times) Sep 16, 2024

Poison Control Calls for Kids Drinking Energy Drinks Skyrocketed (Vice) Sep 15, 2024

‘Tis the season for jelly! What to know about Florida’s moon jellyfish (WTVJ - TV - Miami, FL) Sep 15, 2024

Lead found in cinnamon powders sold at Target, Costco, Walmart, more (WBTV - TV) Sep 13, 2024

Apple juice recall expanded to more brands sold at Aldi, Walgreens, Walmart and Dollar General (WTVJ - TV - Miami, FL) Sep 13, 2024

Public warned to use generators properly to prevent Carbon Monoxide poisoning (WBRC - TV) Sep 13, 2024

Spike in calls to poison control centers due to kids consuming energy drinks (ABC News - Video) Sep 13, 2024

Nationwide Recalls on Eggs, Apple Juice and More to Be Aware of Right Now (Eatingwell.com) Sep 13, 2024

Utah Poison Control Center sees 600% increase in calls from misuse of weight loss drugs (KUTV - TV) Sep 12, 2024

Social media fuels fentanyl crisis as drug dealers take to platforms to connect with minors (CBS News) Sep 12, 2024

Florida Department of Health in Seminole County issues blue green algae health alert for Lake Howell (WFTV - TV) Sep 12, 2024

Fentanyl still deadliest drug in Florida as overall deaths decline and another synthetic drug rises (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Sep 12, 2024

Walnut Recall Update as FDA Sets Second-Highest Risk Level (Newsweek) Sep 12, 2024

Schools are putting vape detectors in bathrooms — paid for by Juul (NPR) Sep 12, 2024

Red Toolbox Recalls Stanley-Branded Jr. Kids Garden Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard; Violation of Federal Ban for Lead in Paint; Sold Exclusively by Costco Wholesale (CPSC.GOV) Sep 12, 2024

7 Nontoxic Houseplants That Are Safe for Your Pet (cnet.com) Sep 12, 2024

Thinking Ozempic or Wegovy for Weight Loss? Poison Control Centers Urge Caution (healthcare.utah.edu) Sep 12, 2024

Buyers beware of fentanyl-laced vape pens (KOAT - TV) Sep 11, 2024

‘Major deficiencies’ found at Boar’s Head plant almost two years before deli meat recall, documents show (CNN) Sep 11, 2024

Apple Juice Recall Expands to 133,500 Cases Across 27 States Due to Arsenic Concerns (People) Sep 11, 2024

Is DEET Bug Spray Safe? (verywellhealth.com) Sep 11, 2024

Check if your grocery store carried recalled Boar’s Head deli meat (Newsnation) Sep 10, 2024

Study shows delta-8 THC exposure increased, especially in children (baynews9.com) Sep 10, 2024

‘Imminent Threat’ Found at Boar’s Head Plant 2 Years Before Fatal Listeria Outbreak (The New York Times) Sep 10, 2024

Benadryl Overdose: Signs & How to Take It Safely (verywell health) Sep 10, 2024

Study shows delta-8 THC exposure increased, especially in children (spectrumnews1.com) Sep 10, 2024

Apple juice sold at Walmart, Aldi, BJ’s and more recalled due to arsenic contamination (NBC News) Sep 9, 2024

25 arrested in joint fentanyl operations in Tampa and Clearwater (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Sep 9, 2024

Enough fentanyl to kill almost 60k Floridians seized during joint SAFE operation: Officials (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Sep 9, 2024

New release plans for Lake O may reduce red tide in Gulf (Gulfshorebusiness.com) Sep 9, 2024

Study finds increase in exposures to delta-8 THC among young children, teens, and adults (Medicalxpress.com) Sep 9, 2024

Hundreds of Retailers Sold the Boar’s Head Deli Meat Linked to Ongoing Listeria Outbreak—Is Yours on the List? (Real Simple) Sep 9, 2024

Florida company recalls more store brand juice — Walmart, Aldi, others — for arsenic (Miami Herald) Sep 8, 2024

Mushroom-Laced Candy Recall Highlights F.D.A.’s Limited Safety Role (New York Times) Sep 7, 2024

‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ star Keke Jabbar’s cause of death revealed (New York Post) Sep 6, 2024

Red Tide Status Update: 9/6/24 (The Bradenton Times) Sep 6, 2024

KeKe Jabbar Died From Fatal Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (TMZ) Sep 6, 2024

Synthetic opioid more deadly than fentanyl becomes public health threat in South Florida (WLRN - FM) Sep 6, 2024

Say hi to moon jellyfish. They’re just 1 species of ‘jellies’ of Florida. Do they sting? (Tallahassee Democrat) Sep 6, 2024

Apple juice sold at Walmart, Aldi, Walgreens, BJ’s, more recalled over arsenic levels (USA Today) Sep 5, 2024

Good news on teen vaping? Rates have dropped, but another product worries tobacco watchdogs (USA Today) Sep 5, 2024

Warning over drugs that can kill in tiny doses (BBC) Sep 5, 2024

Nationwide Nut Recall Update as FDA Sets Risk Level (Newsweek) Sep 5, 2024

Teenage E-Cigarette Use Drops to a 10-Year Low (The New York Times) Sep 5, 2024

Study: Adverse delta-8 THC incidents higher in states without legal cannabis (greenmarketreport.com) Sep 5, 2024

Mid-South doctors warn of vapes being disguised as school supplies (WHBQ - TV) Sep 4, 2024

New synthetic drug found in Florida up to 20 times stronger than Fentanyl, UF expert says (WCJB - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Sep 4, 2024

Nationwide campaign on the dangers of fentanyl reaches Tampa with new billboard (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Sep 4, 2024

Recall alert: 3 tons of beef, bacon jerky recalled (WOKV - FM - Jacksonville, FL) Sep 4, 2024

What to know about delta-8 and other common vape shop drugs (ABC News) Sep 3, 2024

Lead, listeria, undeclared allergens among reasons for FDA recalls in August. See the list (TC Palm) Sep 3, 2024

Fentanyl responsible for 81% of overdose-related deaths in Americans under 24 (thenationalnews.com) Sep 3, 2024

The 15 Dumbest Trends to Ever Go Viral on Social Media (ebaumsworld.com) Sep 3, 2024

FROG TAKEOVER: Why development may be helping the Cuban tree frog overrun Florida (WPTV - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Sep 2, 2024

A class of kindergartners accidentally drank tequila during snack time at a school (MSN) Sep 2, 2024

Expect more illnesses in listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head deli meat, food safety attorney says (USA Today) Sep 2, 2024

These food recalls should alarm all American consumers and have been linked to serious disease, death (FOX Business) Sep 1, 2024

08/2024

Why carbon monoxide poisoning is on the rise as extreme weather causes more power outages (PBS) Aug 31, 2024

What’s in Your Fridge? Here Are Details About the Deli Meat Listeria Recall (New York Times) Aug 31, 2024

Pollution from antidepressant production is altering fish behavior and reproductive traits, scientists say (ABC News) Aug 30, 2024

DOH-Duval Issues Blue-Green Algae Alert (Duval.floridahealth.gov) Aug 30, 2024

Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show (ABC News) Aug 29, 2024

Map Reveals US States With the Highest Rates of Deaths by Poisoning (Newsweek) Aug 29, 2024

9 deaths, 57 hospitalizations reported from listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meat recall (ABC News) Aug 29, 2024

Inspectors found mold, insects at Boar’s Head plant linked to listeria outbreak. What we know (Tallahassee Democrat) Aug 29, 2024

9 people have died in connection to the listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head products (NPR) Aug 29, 2024

Diamond Shruumz continue to present health risks (columbiabasinherald.com) Aug 29, 2024

Bugs, mold and mildew found in Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly listeria outbreak (CBS News) Aug 29, 2024

Florida resident dies from listeria as cases linked to Boar’s Head recall spread (Tampa Bay Times) Aug 29, 2024

Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry (cdc.gov) Aug 29, 2024

Check your fridge: CDC warns against eating recalled deli meat as deadly listeria outbreak expands (CNN) Aug 28, 2024

Death Toll Is Now 9 in Listeria Outbreak Tied to Boar’s Head Deli Meat, CDC Says (U.S. News and World Report) Aug 28, 2024

Full List of Food Recalls in August as Over a Dozen Warnings Issued (Newsweek) Aug 28, 2024

New street drug medetomidine complicating how overdoses are treated (NBC News) Aug 28, 2024

Dog Eats Edibles With 100mg of THC—’Already High’ When They Reach Vet (Newsweek) Aug 27, 2024

Experts advocate for Narcan access to combat opioid crisis in Northwest Florida (WEAR - TV - Pensacola, FL) Aug 27, 2024

Is DEET Bug Spray Harmful? (New York Times) Aug 27, 2024

Most Americans Unprepared to Handle Opioid Overdoses (physiciansweekly.com) Aug 27, 2024

Steak Recall Sparks Warning in 7 States (Newsweek) Aug 26, 2024

Walmart issues recall of apple juice sold in 25 states over elevated arsenic levels (NBC News) Aug 26, 2024

Fighting the Fentanyl Overdose Epidemic (countynewscenter.com) Aug 26, 2024

Heading to Florida beach for Labor Day weekend? Check water quality in Jacksonville, Duval County (The Florida Times Union) Aug 26, 2024

Walmart Recalls Almost 10,000 Cases Of Arsenic-Tainted Apple Juice—Here’s What To Know (Forbes) Aug 26, 2024

‘One pill can kill.’ Brevard moms band together over Florida fentanyl deaths (Florida Today) Aug 26, 2024

Walmart apple juice sold in 25 states recalled over arsenic levels (Axios) Aug 26, 2024

Walmart recalls apple juice sold in 25 states due to elevated arsenic levels (AP) Aug 25, 2024

Carbon monoxide poisoning at Broward school prompts more testing (WPLG - TV - Miami, FL) Aug 25, 2024

UAB pharmacy expert warns of kids getting hands on pills (msn.com) Aug 24, 2024

Snack Recall as Warning Issued Nationwide (Newsweek) Aug 23, 2024

Florida DOH Polk County Issue Blue-Green Algae Alert For Lake Van In Auburndale (MSN.com) Aug 23, 2024

‘I’m a Gastroenterologist, and This Is the #1 Early Food Poisoning Sign Most People Miss’ (People) Aug 23, 2024

Developing Story: Blue-green algae found in Lake Ola (theapopkavoice.com) Aug 22, 2024

Chocolate Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning (Newsweek) Aug 22, 2024

Jolly Rancher Popsicles Recalled Nationwide,137,000 Cases Pose Risk (Newsweek) Aug 22, 2024

Local woman holding opioid awareness walk after her brother overdosed, working to raise awareness (WOKV - FM - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 22, 2024

Local woman holding opioid awareness walk after her brother overdosed, working to raise awareness (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 22, 2024

Supplement Recall As Warning of ‘Life-Threatening’ Interaction Issued (Newsweek) Aug 22, 2024

Health department urges caution after blue-green algae found in Lake Ashby (The Daytona Beach News-Journal) Aug 22, 2024

Some Wild Plants Are Edible, Others Toxic Lookalikes (Newsmax) Aug 22, 2024

Jolly Rancher Popsicles Recalled Nationwide,137,000 Cases Pose Risk (Newsweek) Aug 22, 2024

Can I buy Ozempic online? What to know about off-brand weight loss drugs (USA Today) Aug 22, 2024

Doctors warn about water bead dangers (KARE - TV) Aug 21, 2024

Edible or not? Alicia Silverstone’s misstep shows how toxic lookalikes can fool you (ABC News) Aug 21, 2024

Mushroom edibles are making people sick. Scientists still don’t know why (WJCT - FM - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 21, 2024

Blue-green algae detected in New Smyrna Beach’s Lake Ashby (MyNews.com) Aug 21, 2024

Alicia Silverstone is ‘alive and well’ after eating possibly poisonous fruit (USA Today) Aug 20, 2024

Naloxone Might Help Revive People After Opioid-Linked Cardiac Arrest (U.S. News and World Report) Aug 20, 2024

Perdue recalls more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders due to possible metal wire in them (CBS News) Aug 19, 2024

Ending Overdose: How making Narcan easily available is saving lives (WJXT - TV, Jacksonville, FL) Aug 19, 2024

Fish Recall As FDA Sets Highest Risk Level (Newsweek) Aug 18, 2024

Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire in some packages (AP) Aug 18, 2024

Perdue Farms recalls over 167,000 pounds of chicken products due to potential metal contamination (ABC News) Aug 18, 2024

Jacksonville leaders and community split over marijuana legalization ahead of the November election (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 18, 2024

DEA’s Anne Milgram compares ketamine abuse with beginning of opioid epidemic (CBS News) Aug 18, 2024

‘Gas-station heroin’ targeted in crackdowns by states and cities (NBC News) Aug 17, 2024

Citrus officials conduct largest fentanyl seizure in county history, enough to kill 3M people (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Aug 17, 2024

Department of Health reissues blue-green algae alert for part of St. Johns River (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 16, 2024

Florida duo arrested for having enough fentanyl to kill nearly 20,000 people: deputies (WOFL - TV - Orlando, FL) Aug 16, 2024

Recalled cucumbers in salmonella outbreak sickened 449 people in 31 states, CDC reports (USA Today) Aug 15, 2024

Recalled cucumbers linked to at least 449 illnesses have been pulled from stores, CDC says (NBC News) Aug 15, 2024

Recalled cucumbers in salmonella outbreak behind 449 illnesses, CDC says (CBS News) Aug 15, 2024

Xylazine: The Emerging Threat in the U.S. Drug Supply and Policy Responses (publichealth.jhu.edu) Aug 14, 2024

Costco recall: Throw out these prepackaged salads ASAP, now classified as the ‘highest risk’ by the FDA (nj.com) Aug 13, 2024

Recall of candy, snacks sold at Target, Walmart upgraded over salmonella risk (USA Today) Aug 13, 2024

He was in recovery and in college. Then he died of an overdose (NPR) Aug 13, 2024

Hot Summer Threatens Efficacy of Mail-Order Medications (New York Times) Aug 13, 2024

16,000 cans of Perrigo baby formula recalled in Florida and other states (Health News Florida) Aug 12, 2024

Urgent recall of fish products distributed to East Coast stores amid fears it could cause killer disease (Daily Mail) Aug 12, 2024

Florida’s Python Challenge is underway. What happens if the invasive snake bites a hunter (Naples Daily News) Aug 12, 2024

Candy and Snacks Sold at Target and Walmart Are Being Recalled Across Multiple States – Here’s What You Need to Know (Parade) Aug 12, 2024

Cane toad season is in full swing. Here’s how to protect your pets. (Tampa Bay Times) Aug 12, 2024

Candy sold at Walmart, Target in 17 states recalled for salmonella (News Nation) Aug 11, 2024

Young people are dying of opioid overdoses. Are students and campuses prepared? (NPR) Aug 11, 2024

Baby formula got recalled from CVS in Florida and 11 other states as well as H-E-B stores (Miami Herald) Aug 11, 2024

Candy sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General stores recalled due to salmonella threat (FOX Business) Aug 10, 2024

Diamond Shruumz recall: FDA reports new hospitalizations, finds illegal substances (USA Today) Aug 9, 2024

Sandwich Recall Update Issued by FDA for 16 States (Newsweek) Aug 9, 2024

More cases, additional death reported in nationwide Boar’s Head deli meat listeria outbreak (USA Today) Aug 8, 2024

Deli Meat Recall as New Death, Hospitalizations Reported (Newsweek) Aug 8, 2024

Third death reported in multistate listeria outbreak linked with recalled Boar’s Head deli products (CNN) Aug 8, 2024

Harmful algae detected in Caloosahatchee River (Florida Weekly Bonita Springs Edition) Aug 8, 2024

How Tampa Bay is fighting the opioid crisis with free Narcan (Tampa Bay Times) Aug 8, 2024

America’s Poison Centers: 69% rise in weight-loss drug overdose calls this year (Scripps News) Aug 7, 2024

Recalled Diamond Shruumz edibles now linked to 113 illnesses, 2 deaths (CBS News) Aug 7, 2024

What hidden hazards are lurking in standing floodwater left after Debby? (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 7, 2024

Water Quality Report: Hurricanes, polluted waters, red tides. Sound familiar? (WGCU - FM - Fort Meyers, FL) Aug 7, 2024

Fake Obesity Drugs Are Genuinely Dangerous (Bloomberg) Aug 6, 2024

Overdose Deaths Are Finally Starting to Decline. Here’s Why. (scientificamerican.com) Aug 6, 2024

More People Are Overdosing on Ozempic Alternatives (New York Times) Aug 6, 2024

Generators and CO poisoning: A Cherokee County couple’s warning (WAGA - TV) Aug 5, 2024

1 dead, another hospitalized after apparent carbon monoxide poisoning inside Port St. Lucie home (WPTV - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Aug 5, 2024

Study finds increased popularity of weight loss drugs could make access to them harder (CBS News) Aug 5, 2024

Boar’s Head recall has brought listeria into the spotlight. Here’s what to know about the bacteria. (CBS News) Aug 5, 2024

Nearly half of online semaglutide sellers are illegal, drugs dangerous: Study (san.com) Aug 5, 2024

Tropical Storm Debby: How to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning during, after storms (gulflive.com) Aug 5, 2024

Do not swim in any Hurricane Debby storm surge. Why floodwaters after a storm can be dangerous (News-Press) Aug 5, 2024

“Now is the time to take action”: Carbon monoxide poisonings after Hurricane Beryl are the highest since Texas winter storm (Texastribune.org) Aug 5, 2024

Brand of Kratom Tied to One Death, Many Severe Illnesses, FDA Warns (healthday.com) Aug 5, 2024

How Much Alcohol Is Too Much for a Driver? (New York Times) Aug 5, 2024

Fighting Fentanyl: St. Lucie Co. Sheriff’s Office gets new drug detection tool (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Aug 4, 2024

Weed contaminated with fentanyl found in unlicensed Connecticut smoke shop (New York Post) Aug 4, 2024

Severe birth defects found in 30 babies may be linked to fentanyl use during pregnancy (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Aug 3, 2024

50,000 Xylazine Wound Care Kits: Opioid Crisis Trend (Erie News Now) Aug 3, 2024

CBP seizes 4 million pills at Ariz. border in largest fentanyl bust in agency history (New York Post) Aug 2, 2024

Mysterious, rare ‘Blue Button Jellyfish’ washes ashore off Florida’s Cape Canaveral coast (WOFL - TV - Orlando, FL) Aug 2, 2024

Boar’s Head deli meat recall: What you need to know (NBC News) Aug 2, 2024

FROG TAKEOVER: Why development may be helping the Cuban tree frog overrun Florida (WPTV - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Aug 2, 2024

Fentanyl misuse during pregnancy can cause severe birth defects (NBC News) Aug 2, 2024

Nationwide Recalls on Deli Meats, Vegetables and More to Be Aware of Right Now (eatingwell.com) Aug 2, 2024

Border Patrol Seizes Enough Fentanyl to Kill 250 Million People (Newsweek) Aug 1, 2024

More cinnamon recalled after tests find elevated levels of lead (CBS News) Aug 1, 2024

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