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03/2025

Reporter’s notebook: 8 theories why fentanyl deaths are plummeting (NPR) Mar 24, 2025

What if someone who isn’t overdosing is given Narcan? Your Narcan questions answered (The Monroe News) Mar 22, 2025

Benadryl recalled over child poisoning risk. What to know (NBC News) Mar 21, 2025

Experts urge caution: Deadly dangers lurking in everyday household items (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Mar 20, 2025

Evidence of fentanyl cut with tranquilizer xylazine found near U.S.-Mexico border (UPI) Mar 20, 2025

National Poison Prevention Week highlights dangerous items that could already be in your own home (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Mar 20, 2025

At Least 2,300 Benadryl Bottles Recalled for ‘Child Poisoning’ Risk (People) Mar 20, 2025

Popular laundry detergent recalled over bacteria concern (WJW - TV) Mar 20, 2025

Study reveals caffeinated energy drink risks (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Mar 19, 2025

Caffeine powders caused a massive surge in poison control center calls, analysis shows (Family Safety & Health) Mar 19, 2025

An industrial chemical is creeping into Philly’s fentanyl supply (Axios) Mar 19, 2025

Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals recalled after complaints of wood-like material (CBS News) Mar 19, 2025

Lean Cuisine, Stouffer’s frozen meals voluntarily recalled due to possible contaminant (ABC News) Mar 18, 2025

Frozen mac and cheese bites sold at Whole Foods recalled over ‘undeclared eggs and meat ingredients’ (ABC News) Mar 18, 2025

Tracy Morgan’s illness at Knicks game revealed as food poisoning (FOX News) Mar 18, 2025

OTC meds, human food top list of pet toxins in 2024 (Veterinary Practice News) Mar 18, 2025

FDA Announces Recall of Almost 200,000 Cans of Green Beans Due to Potential Foreign Object Contamination (Allrecipes.com) Mar 18, 2025

Mother finds justice and seeks awareness after son’s fentanyl poisoning death (KTTV - TV) Mar 17, 2025

More than 75K bottles of International Delight coffee creamer voluntarily recalled (ABC News) Mar 17, 2025

FDA Warns of Rising Injuries From Misuse of Laughing Gas (U.S. News and World Report) Mar 17, 2025

Top 5 poison dangers for kids, teens & how to keep your family safe (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Mar 17, 2025

Man and dog die of carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generator, Phelps County coroner says (KSDK - TV) Mar 17, 2025

Beach advisories cancelled as red tide from Tampa Bay to Key West fades (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Mar 16, 2025

Prevention is the Strongest Antidote for Poisoning (Newsgram.com) Mar 16, 2025

Trader Joe’s recalls 61.5K products over ‘laceration hazard’ (New York Post) Mar 15, 2025

Red Tide Status Update: 3/14/25 (The Bradenton Times) Mar 15, 2025

FDA reportedly raids manufacturer of poppers, an increasingly popular party drug (NBC News) Mar 14, 2025

Health alert issued for blue-green algae in Orange County’s Lake Killarney (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Mar 14, 2025

FBI issues safety warning about counterfeit versions of weight loss drug semaglutide (ABC News) Mar 14, 2025

Snake bite study says these 2 things can help keep you safe (USA Today) Mar 14, 2025

Photos: Venomous snakes native to the Southeastern US (USA Today) Mar 14, 2025

FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canisters (WNKY - TV) Mar 14, 2025

Parents charged with child neglect after daughter taken to hospital in critical condition for fentanyl overdose (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Mar 13, 2025

Ask Dr. Nandi: Is Melatonin safe for kids? Tips to help them sleep after the time change (WXYZ - TV) Mar 13, 2025

FDA updates risk of recalled tuna at Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe’s – here’s what you need to know (New York Post) Mar 13, 2025

Is there red tide in Florida’s waters? Map and what locals and spring breakers should know (Herald-Tribune) Mar 13, 2025

Ohio company recalling 15,000 cases of crackers sold at Walmart, Giant Eagle. See the list (cantonrep.com) Mar 13, 2025

Coffee Creamer Recall: More Than 75,000 Bottles Pulled From Shelves Across the US (Health.com) Mar 13, 2025

1 dead, 4 hospitalized from possible carbon monoxide exposure, Surry County emergency officials say (WXII - TV) Mar 12, 2025

FDA upgrades risk of recalled tuna that could PARALYZE you (Daily Mail) Mar 12, 2025

THC-infused candy sparks daycare panic; center discusses averting disaster (KTVI - TV) Mar 11, 2025

News Flash: Increased Numbers of Children Poisoned by Fentanyl (Psychology Today) Mar 11, 2025

Are Foodborne Illnesses and Deaths in the U.S. Worsening? New Data on Recalls Explain (scientificamerican.com) Mar 11, 2025

Health alert issued for blue-green algae in 2 Orange County lakes (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Mar 10, 2025

Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery (npr.org) Mar 10, 2025

Red tide detected off Florida’s coast, but don’t go changing Spring Break travel plans (foxweather.com) Mar 9, 2025

Major increase in nonfatal fentanyl exposure among U.S. children over the past decade, study finds (CBS News) Mar 8, 2025

Red Tide Status Update: 3/7/25 (The Bradenton Times) Mar 8, 2025

Street dealers switch to opioids more potent than fentanyl (thecentersquare.com) Mar 8, 2025

Alarming Rise in Fentanyl Poisoning Among US Children Revealed (Newsweek) Mar 8, 2025

Carbon Monoxide Is the Silent Killer. Poison Control Center Experts Offer Tips on How to Protect Families. (rutgers.edu) Mar 7, 2025

Deputies Seize Enough Fentanyl to Kill Nearly 1 Million People in Drug Bust (Newsweek) Mar 6, 2025

Impacts from red tide off Florida’s Gulf Coast extend to Gainesville and beyond (The Gainesville Sun) Mar 6, 2025

6 Potential Side Effects of Melatonin You Should Know Before Taking It (verywellhealth.com) Mar 6, 2025

Florida lawmakers discuss hemp industry, looking into regulation (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Mar 5, 2025

Red Tide Status Update: 3/5/25 (The Bradenton Times) Mar 5, 2025

Deadly drug found in fentanyl threatens Chatham Co. community (WTOC - TV) Mar 5, 2025

4-year-old boy dies after possible fentanyl exposure at NYC family shelter (NBC News) Mar 5, 2025

FDA recalls common Chinese food ingredient after undeclared sulfites found in Florida inspection (FOX News) Mar 5, 2025

Parents are blaming Snapchat for their teens’ fentanyl deaths. Will an L.A. lawsuit shape the future of social media? (Los Angles Times) Mar 5, 2025

Nearly 200 kids in NY went to ERs after exposure to cannabis last year, Upstate poison center says (syracuse.com) Mar 4, 2025

Department of Health-Orange issues blue green algae health alert for Lake Hancock (WFTV - TV) Mar 3, 2025

Poison Control seeing rise in children’s exposure to cannabis, study finds (WBTV - TV) Mar 3, 2025

7 Recent FDA Food Recalls—What’s Been Pulled From Shelves And Menus (Forbes) Mar 3, 2025

46% drop in opioid overdose deaths in Palm Beach County in 2024, medical examiner reports (Yahoo.com) Mar 3, 2025

Salad Recall Elevated To FDA’s Deadliest Category—Here’s What To Know (Forbes) Mar 3, 2025

60,000 gas boilers recalled due to poisoning hazard after two deaths reported (WKRC - TV) Mar 3, 2025

02/2025

Red Tide Status Update: 2/28/25 (The Bradenton Times) Feb 28, 2025

Going on a resort vacation? What to avoid to lower risk of food poisoning (Global News) Feb 28, 2025

Overdose deaths decrease by 46% in Palm Beach County, drug use on the rise (WPBF - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Feb 28, 2025

Full List of Food Recalls in February as Warnings Issued Nationwide (Newsweek) Feb 28, 2025

Hitting the beach this weekend? No red tide, plus sunny weather in Sarasota and Manatee (Herald Tribune) Feb 28, 2025

Keeping your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning (WBNS - TV) Feb 27, 2025

Carbon monoxide poisoning kills hundreds of Americans each year. Here’s how to stay safe. (CBS News) Feb 27, 2025

Nasal wash recalled nationwide over bacteria risk: What to know (USA Today) Feb 26, 2025

Listeria outbreak linked to recalled frozen shakes now blamed for 12 deaths (CBS News) Feb 25, 2025

US drug overdose deaths drop to lowest levels since June 2020, CDC data shows (Reuters) Feb 25, 2025

Popular Mac & Cheese Brand Has Been Recalled Nationwide—Here’s What to Know (yahoo.com) Feb 25, 2025

Where is red tide in Florida right now? What to know about algae ahead of spring break (The Palm Beach Post) Feb 25, 2025

Avoid These Easter Toxins for Pets to Celebrate Safely (Good Housekeeping) Feb 25, 2025

DOH-Orange Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Big Sand Lake (from Dock) and Lake Formosa (Pedestrian Bridge) (orange.floridahealth.gov) Feb 25, 2025

Foundations to Freedom expands Narcan vending machine initiative in Volusia County (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Feb 24, 2025

Nutritional shakes recalled after listeria infections killed 12 and hospitalized dozens dating back to 2018 (NBC News) Feb 24, 2025

Shakes at nursing homes recalled over listeria following deaths and hospitalizations (Today.com) Feb 24, 2025

E-cigarette users ‘will be horrified to know the truth’ about vaping, says author of new study (New York Post) Feb 24, 2025

Vaping could put users at risk of dementia, heart disease and organ failure, finds first study of its kind (The Standard) Feb 24, 2025

Poison Ivy (WGCU - FM - Fort Meyers, FL) Feb 24, 2025

How to reverse an opioid overdose (The Washington Post) Feb 24, 2025

Woman Thanks Friend for Saving Her Life at 13. His Response Made Her ‘Burst Into Tears’ (People) Feb 23, 2025

Shakes Sold to Nursing Homes Recalled After Deadly Listeria Outbreak (The New York Times) Feb 23, 2025

‘May contain metal pieces’: FDA updates recall for granola bars sold nationwide (KTLA - TV) Feb 22, 2025

Red Tide Status Update: 2/21/25 (The Bradenton Times) Feb 22, 2025

‘May contain metal pieces’: FDA updates recall for granola bars sold nationwide (KTLA - TV) Feb 22, 2025

Snacks Recalled in 35 States as FDA Issues Warning (Newsweek) Feb 21, 2025

Headed to the beach? 3 things to know about a red tide pestering Sarasota and Manatee (Herald-Tribune) Feb 21, 2025

Caution urged as blue-green algae blooms present in Lake Weir (Ocala Gazette) Feb 21, 2025

Invasive Species in Florida: The 10 Worst Invaders (Yahoo.com) Feb 20, 2025

Where is red tide in Florida today? A map, what to know about water quality (Herald-Tribune) Feb 20, 2025

Fatal drug overdoses are falling — but not everywhere (Axios.com) Feb 20, 2025

DOH-Orange Cautions About Blue Green Algae at Lake Conway (Nela Ave.) (orange.floridahealth.gov) Feb 20, 2025

Trader Joe’s Recalls Organic Acai Bowls, Possibly Serving up Plastic (WOKV - FM - Jacksonville, FL) Feb 19, 2025

Dead fish wash up on Sarasota County beaches as red tide moves in (WTSP - TV - Tampa, FL) Feb 18, 2025

Alert issued for toxic algae blooms in Orange County lakes (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Feb 18, 2025

FDA updates recall for granola bars sold nationwide (NewsNation) Feb 18, 2025

Publix Products Recalled in 5 States: Full List of Items Impacted (Newsweek) Feb 18, 2025

9 Most Snake-Filled National Parks in Florida You Should Watch Out For (msn.com) Feb 18, 2025

Fort Walton Beach Police seize over 129 grams of fentanyl in major motel drug bust (WEAR - TV - Pensacola, FL) Feb 17, 2025

Dead fish washing ashore on Lido Beach as Mote Marine Laboratory confirms red tide (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Feb 17, 2025

Man Accidentally Poisons Girlfriend’s Dog After Mixing Up Pet’s Medication with Ambien (People) Feb 17, 2025

Florida Red Tide Map Shows Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast (Newsweek) Feb 17, 2025

Not All Houseplants Are Pet-Safe, but These 7 Are (cnet.com) Feb 17, 2025

‘Gas station heroin’ arises as a new threat (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Feb 16, 2025

FDA sets highest risk level for popular pancake and waffle mix recall (NBC News) Feb 16, 2025

Hundreds of dead fish line up beach shores on the Suncoast, signaling the return of Red Tide (WWSB - TV) Feb 16, 2025

Coral snake discovery on Village Green is a reminder to watch your step (Islander) Feb 15, 2025

GLP-1 medications can have adverse side effects if taken incorrectly, experts say (WBRC - TV) Feb 14, 2025

South Florida’s East coast and its unruly inhabitants: Portuguese men-of-war (WLRN - FM - Miami, FL) Feb 14, 2025

The Caffeine Products That Increased Poison Control Centers Calls by Sixfold (medscape.com) Feb 14, 2025

Marijuana, opioids top list of most used drugs by American teens, study finds (KPRC - TV) Feb 13, 2025

What is botulism? What to know about the rare, deadly illness after canned tuna recall (WMAQ - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Feb 12, 2025

Canned tuna is recalled over botulism risk: See maps of where products were sold (USA Today) Feb 12, 2025

The red tide dilemma: Where can you swim in Lee County other than the Gulf? What to know (News-Press) Feb 12, 2025

The red tide dilemma: Places to swim in Collier County other than the Gulf? What to know (Naples Daily News) Feb 12, 2025

Canned Tuna Sold at Trader Joe’s and Costco Is Recalled Over Botulism Risks (The New York Times) Feb 12, 2025

Can you tell the difference between candy and medicine? (mtdemocrat.com) Feb 12, 2025

Canned tuna sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s recalled over botulism risk (NPR) Feb 11, 2025

Turkey issues bootleg alcohol warning after more than 100 people are fatally poisoned in tourist hotspots (New York Post) Feb 11, 2025

Trader Joe’s Products Recalled: Full List of Items Impacted (Newsweek) Feb 11, 2025

State of Addiction: Tackling the growing, dangerous xylazine epidemic (WBAL - TV) Feb 11, 2025

Over 89,000 Bottles of Nasal Spray Recalled By FDA—What to Know (prevention.com) Feb 11, 2025

Puff, puff, banned: Florida cracks down on vapes targeting kids (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Feb 11, 2025

Thousands of dead fish wash ashore around Fort Myers Beach as Red Tide alert is issued (WFTX - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Feb 10, 2025

Tuna cans sold at Trader Joe’s, Walmart and other supermarkets recalled over ‘potentially fatal’ flaw (FOX Business) Feb 10, 2025

HEADS UP: Red tide is starting to impact some of our favorite beaches (WFTX - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Feb 10, 2025

2 million baked goods, including some sold at Dunkin’, recalled in January over listeria concerns (CBS News) Feb 10, 2025

CVS Products Recalled Nationwide: Full List of Items Impacted (Newsweek) Feb 10, 2025

ER doctors reveal the things you should NEVER do during a medical emergency (Daily Mail) Feb 10, 2025

2 dolphins found dead in Collier County amid red tide warnings (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Feb 10, 2025

Persistent red tide bloom off Naples to Boca Grande raises concerns (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Feb 10, 2025

Uintah County mother arrested for dosing teen daughter daily with Borax (gephardtdaily.com) Feb 10, 2025

2 Million Baked Goods Are Recalled Over Listeria Risk (The New York Times) Feb 9, 2025

More than 2M doughnut products recalled nationwide over listeria risk: FDA (New York Post) Feb 8, 2025

Addressing rising opioid deaths among seniors citizens in the Tampa Bay area (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Feb 8, 2025

FDA recalls more than 2 million baked goods over concerns of listeria contamination (USA Today) Feb 8, 2025

Number of teens abusing fentanyl skyrockets — and teen girls outpace male peers (New York Post) Feb 8, 2025

Fentanyl in the US: A visual guide (CNN) Feb 8, 2025

Super Bowl Party Food Recall: List of Warnings Issued (Newsweek) Feb 8, 2025

Red tide in ‘kill zone’ reported near some Florida beaches. What you should know (Herald-Tribune) Feb 7, 2025

Fentanyl’s financial grip on US skyrocketed to $2.7T at height of Biden admin: study (FOX News) Feb 7, 2025

DOH cautions about blue-green algae in area lakes (orangeobserver.com) Feb 7, 2025

‘There has never been a more dangerous time to take drugs’: the rising global threat of nitazenes and synthetic opioids (theconversation.com) Feb 7, 2025

Red Tide Status Update: 2/5/25 (The Bradenton Times) Feb 5, 2025

Red tide documented off of Southwest Florida beaches (News-Press) Feb 5, 2025

Study shows rise in Poison Control Center calls for child exposure to caffeine products (spectrumnews1.com) Feb 5, 2025

Vaping weed is very popular, but users should be aware it carries risks (NPR) Feb 5, 2025

Florida’s Red Tide Returns To The Gulf Coast, Prompting Health Warnings & Fish Kills (Newsbreak) Feb 5, 2025

Breaking News: Blue Green Algae Alert for Lake Apopka (The Apopka Voice) Feb 5, 2025

Gerber recalls teething sticks due to potential choking hazard (ABC News) Feb 4, 2025

Supplement Recall Update as FDA Sets Highest Risk Level (Newsweek) Feb 4, 2025

From red tide to sargassum, here’s how to check water quality in Florida waters (Florida Today) Feb 4, 2025

Red tide detected along Florida coast (WESH - TV - Orlando, FL) Feb 4, 2025

Study Shows Increase in Calls to Poison Centers for Child and Adolescent Exposures to Caffeine Energy Products, Including 633% Increase in Powdered Caffeine Exposures (newswise.com) Feb 3, 2025

Poison centers see call increase for child and adolescent exposures to caffeine energy products, according to study (medicalxpress.com) Feb 3, 2025

Blue Green Algae Lift for Blanton Lake (pasco.floridahealth.gov) Feb 3, 2025

Gerber teething sticks recalled after customers complained about choking (CBS News) Feb 2, 2025

Red tide spreads along the Southwest Florida coast from Tampa Bay to Key West (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Feb 2, 2025

Gerber Soothe ‘n’ Chew Teething Sticks recalled, discontinued due to choking hazard (USA Today) Feb 2, 2025

FDA approves opioid-free pain medication with ‘no sign of addiction’ (Fox News) Feb 2, 2025

What Snakes Live In The Florida Everglades? (iflscience.com) Feb 2, 2025

6 Most Rattlesnake Infested Areas In Florida (worldatlas.com) Feb 1, 2025

01/2025

Major Dog Food Recall Issued Due to Salmonella Contamination (Yahoo.com) Jan 31, 2025

Red tide detected in the Lower Florida Keys (WLRN) Jan 31, 2025

DOH-Orange Cautions About Blue Green Algae at Bass Lake (E Shore) and Lake Mann (McQueen Park) (orange.floridahealth.gov) Jan 31, 2025

Red tide health alerts increase across Southwest Florida as temperatures rise (WBBH-TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jan 30, 2025

The Effects of Caffeine on Kids: A Parent’s Guide (healthychildren.org) Jan 29, 2025

100-square-mile red tide bloom lurks off Southwest Florida coast (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jan 28, 2025

Putnam County deputy helped save an unresponsive child. Then they found drugs, guns inside the home (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 28, 2025

FDA upgrades recall severity of salmon sold at Florida Costcos (Bay News 9) Jan 28, 2025

Poison control calls about mushrooms increased nationwide with more use of psychedelics — but remained low, CU study finds (The Denver Post) Jan 28, 2025

Salmon sold at Costco recalled over possible listeria contamination (USA Today) Jan 27, 2025

‘Style over safety’: Viral ‘cleantok’ trend posing danger with household chemicals, experts say (WFTX - TV) Jan 27, 2025

Nationwide Blood Pressure Drug Recall As FDA Issues Fatal Warning (Newsweek) Jan 27, 2025

How ‘Sour Raspberry Gummy Bear’ — and Other Chinese Vapes — Made Fools of American Lawmakers (politico.com) Jan 26, 2025

7 hospitalized for possible carbon monoxide poisoning after vehicle left running in house’s garage, SAPD says (KSAT - TV) Jan 26, 2025

Calvin Jones, Former Super Bowl Champion, Dies at 54 of Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (People) Jan 25, 2025

Costco’s Smoked Salmon Recall Now Classified As Potentially Deadly, According To FDA (Yahoo.com) Jan 24, 2025

Heaters pose a danger of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (WVUA23.com) Jan 24, 2025

Cookies Recalled Nationwide Over ‘Life-Threatening’ Reaction Fears (Newsweek) Jan 23, 2025

Salmon Recall Update As Highest Risk Warning Issued Over Listeria Fears (Newsweek) Jan 23, 2025

Red tide warning near Turner Beach (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jan 23, 2025

Why Grapefruit Interferes with Medication, and What to Do about It (Scientific America) Jan 23, 2025

Red tide is finally fading in the waters off Sarasota, Manatee and Pinellas counties (WUSF - FM) Jan 22, 2025

Red Tide Status Update: 1/22/25 (The Bradenton Times) Jan 22, 2025

How Fentanyl Producers in Mexico Are Adapting to a Challenging Market (insightcrime.org) Jan 22, 2025

State of emergency in Florida allows early refills of prescriptions. What to know (Pensacola News Journal) Jan 21, 2025

Winter weather: How to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning (WAGA - TV) Jan 21, 2025

Publix Food Recalls: Full List of Products Impacted in Eight States (Newsweek) Jan 21, 2025

Florida bill targets growing ‘tranq’ drug crisis with tougher penalties as its use surges (Tallahassee Democrat) Jan 21, 2025

Nationwide Snack Recall Over Allergen Risk: ‘Life-Threatening’ (Newsweek) Jan 21, 2025

Florida bill targets growing ‘tranq’ drug crisis with tougher penalties as its use surges (Pensacola News Journal) Jan 21, 2025

DOH-Lee issues red tide alerts for island (captivasanibel.com) Jan 21, 2025

Red tide is easing off south Sarasota County days after heavy amounts were detected (Health News Florida) Jan 20, 2025

Hot Sauce Recall In Nine States Over Contamination Fears (Newsweek) Jan 20, 2025

Carbon monoxide poisoned this Texas family, here’s what they want everyone to do before the freeze (KPRC - TV) Jan 20, 2025

How to safely heat your house, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning (msn.com) Jan 20, 2025

Mountain Brook man sentenced in friend’s fentanyl poisoning death at Florida bachelor party (msn.com) Jan 19, 2025

Carbon monoxide poisoning believed to have killed 3 people on boat at Saguaro Lake (KPNX - TV) Jan 18, 2025

Lawmakers seek stiffer penalties for dealing ‘Tranq,’ drug found in dead Jacksonville toddler (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 17, 2025

Jacksonville mother charged with manslaughter in Fentanyl overdose death of her toddler (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 17, 2025

DOH-Orange Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Big Sand Lake—from Dock (orange.floridahealth.gov) Jan 17, 2025

An invisible killer: how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in your home this winter (WOWT - TV) Jan 16, 2025

Swallowing these risky health fad products can land you in hospital, according to an ER doc (New York Post) Jan 16, 2025

Dangers of newly banned Red Dye No. 3 (WJXT - TV  - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 16, 2025

Red tide is getting worse off the coast of southern Sarasota County (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Jan 16, 2025

SCCF: Some red tide impacts showing up on islands (Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter & Current) Jan 16, 2025

College kids, an old drug, and why it’s everywhere again (USA Today) Jan 15, 2025

Recalled ground beef and pork sold at Florida Publix might have ‘foreign material’ (Miami Herald) Jan 15, 2025

Protecting patients from Ozempic exposure (dvm360.com) Jan 15, 2025

Severe illness linked to recalled mushroom-infused edibles found in Arizona (KTVK - TV) Jan 14, 2025

Aldi Food Recalls Issued for 34 States: Full List of Products Impacted (Newsweek) Jan 14, 2025

Aldi recalls taquitos in Florida stores after metal found in frozen chicken (WPLG - TV) Jan 14, 2025

Child dies after carbon monoxide exposure in Albany Park; several hospitalized: sources (WLS - TV) Jan 13, 2025

Taquitos sold at Aldi stores are recalled due to reports of metal pieces and a dental injury (CBS News) Jan 13, 2025

Project Opioid data shows historic drop in overdose deaths across Central Florida (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Jan 13, 2025

State poison center talks risks of over-the-counter cough and cold medications for young children (KFOR - TV) Jan 13, 2025

Federal Agencies Seize More Than $7 Million Worth of Unauthorized E-Cigarettes (cspdailynews.com) Jan 13, 2025

Nationwide Mexican Food Recall Over Metal Contamination Fears (Newsweek) Jan 12, 2025

Frozen taquito products recalled due to possible contamination (WGCU - FM - Fort Meyers, FL) Jan 11, 2025

Infants in Minneapolis both in stable condition following fentanyl exposure (KTSP - TV) Jan 11, 2025

Water Quality Report: Red tide and blue-green algae at the same time; what happens if they touch? (WGCU - FM - Fort Meyers, FL) Jan 11, 2025

Red Tide Status Report: 1/10/25 (The Bradenton Times) Jan 10, 2025

CDC reports number of deaths decreasing from drug overdoses (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 10, 2025

Carbon monoxide poisoning may have sent several to hospital in Lutz: PCSO (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Jan 10, 2025

6 taken to the hospital with carbon monoxide exposure in Pasco County (WLFA - TV - Tampa, FL) Jan 10, 2025

New report shows significant drop in Florida’s opioid-related deaths (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 10, 2025

Acetaminophen Overdose Alert (Newswise) Jan 9, 2025

Strategies to Mitigate Xylazine-Involved Fentanyl Overdoses: Lessons from Tijuana, Mexico (Newswise) Jan 9, 2025

‘A promising trend’: Florida sees drop in opioid deaths (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jan 9, 2025

How unsafe heating practices can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning (spectrumnews1.com) Jan 9, 2025

Target Food Recalls Issued For 50 States: Full List of Products Impacted (Newsweek) Jan 8, 2025

Red tide advisory in effect for South Marco Beach in Collier County (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jan 8, 2025

3 found dead in Butler home from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, coroner says (KDKA - TV) Jan 7, 2025

A Jacksonville attorney was arrested for smuggling ‘paper dope’ into the jail, but what is that? (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 7, 2025

Nationwide recall impacts pet food sold at 2 Greater Cleveland stores due to bird flu concerns (WKYC - TV) Jan 7, 2025

Jacksonville criminal defense attorney accused of smuggling drugs into the Duval County Jail (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 7, 2025

WA sees spike in new chemicals in street drugs, fentanyl (Seattle Times) Jan 7, 2025

Costco Product Recalls Issued: Full List of Items Impacted (Newsweek) Jan 6, 2025

Memorial Health doctors see 93% increase in toddlers eating THC gummies in Savannah (WTOC - TV) Jan 6, 2025

Dangers of Carbon Monoxide during severe winter weather (dcnewsnow.com) Jan 6, 2025

Heading to the Naples Pier? Health officials say noxious red tide is in water (Naples Daily News) Jan 6, 2025

Costco issues recall for cold and flu medication over concerns of contamination (USA Today) Jan 6, 2025

Safety precautions to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning (WCAX - TV) Jan 6, 2025

Collier County issues red tide alert for beaches (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jan 6, 2025

Costco cold remedy recalled due to possible ‘contamination’ (New York Post) Jan 5, 2025

Concord Mom glues eye shut after mistaking nail glue for eye drops (WCCB - TV) Jan 5, 2025

Costco egg recall: These eggs with a risk of salmonella could still be in your refrigerator (USA Today) Jan 3, 2025

DOH-Lee issues red tide alert for Gasparilla Island State Park Beach (WGCU - FM - Fort Meyers, FL) Jan 3, 2025

Thousands of essential oils recalled due to risk of poisoning (NewsNation) Jan 3, 2025

Stimulant Users Are Caught in Fatal ‘Fourth Wave’ of Opioid Epidemic (kffhealthnews.org) Jan 3, 2025

CDC: Deaths From a Rare Drug 100 Times More Powerful Than Fentanyl Are On the Rise (health.com) Jan 3, 2025

Blue-green algae bloom found again at boat ramp (midfloridanewspapers.com) Jan 3, 2025

Florida Faces Fast-Spreading Threat from ‘Pink Cocaine’ As The Synthetic Drug Crisis Expands (Newsbreak) Jan 3, 2025

Going in to 2025, Florida Poison Control has reminders about snake safety (First Coast News) Jan 2, 2025

Study shows releases from Lake Okeechobee could be impacting red tide locally (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Jan 2, 2025

Red tide has been spotted near Venice beaches as New Year begins. What to know. (Herald-Tribune) Jan 2, 2025

Is there red tide on Florida beaches right now? What to know before heading out on first beach days of 2025 (The Florida Times-Union) Jan 2, 2025

Lake Okeechobee releases can make red tide outbreaks longer in Sarasota, study shows (WUSF - FM) Jan 2, 2025

Enchilada Recall Issued Nationwide as FDA Sets Risk Level (Newsweek) Jan 1, 2025

Vaping — Even Without Nicotine — Has an Immediate Negative Effect on Lungs, Research Shows (People) Jan 1, 2025

Carrot Recall Update As FDA Sets Highest Risk Level (Newsweek) Jan 1, 2025

FDA Announces Popular Eye Drop Recall Over Fungal Contamination (Yahoo life) Jan 1, 2025