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03/2023

How Does Red Tide Impact Beachgoers? (southfloridareporter.com) Mar 18, 2023

Pfizer recalls millions of migraine prescription drug packs due to a risk of child poisoning (NBC News) Mar 17, 2023

Preventing poisoning for your pets (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Mar 16, 2023

Poison warning: 1 call every 42 minutes about child eating laundry pod (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Mar 16, 2023

New study on child poisoning deaths (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Mar 15, 2023

Doctors warn of TikTok drinking trend after 28 ambulance calls near college (Bay News 9) Mar 10, 2023

Red tide has overtaken much of Florida’s southwest coast. See the hot spots. (USA Today) Mar 9, 2023

Deadly drug xylazine found in Martin County (WPTV - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Mar 8, 2023

Deadly new drug ‘tranq’ hits Martin County, leaves large open wounds on body: MCSO (WPEC - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Mar 8, 2023

Opioids Are Leading Cause of Child Poisoning Deaths, Study Finds (New York Times) Mar 8, 2023

Tranq has become a bigger part of Philly’s street fentanyl supply. The wounds left behind are killing people (CNN) Mar 8, 2023

Fish kills, breathing problems and burning eyes: How red tide is impacting Pinellas beaches (Tampa Bay Times) Mar 8, 2023

Opioids Were the Most Common Cause of Fatal Poisoning of Young Children, a Study Finds (WJTV - TV - Miami, FL) Mar 8, 2023

Jacksonville baby dies of fentanyl poisoning, second suspect in custody (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Mar 7, 2023

Dozens of UMass students in hospital over dangerous ‘borg’ TikTok booze trend (New York Post) Mar 7, 2023

FDA: Two more eyedrop brands recalled due to risks (AP) Mar 7, 2023

What is a ‘borg’? College drinking TikTok trend is ‘very concerning,’ can lead to alcohol poisoning (Boston Herald) Mar 6, 2023

Tracking red tide along the beaches of Southwest Florida (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Mar 6, 2023

What to know about the ‘red tide’ hitting Florida beaches (NPR) Mar 6, 2023

Family sues Airbnb after toddler dies of fentanyl overdose in rental (FOX Business) Mar 5, 2023

Nearly 30 college students taken to hospital amid binge-drinking trend known as ‘borg’ at UMass (Daily Hampshire Gazette) Mar 4, 2023

Manatee distressed from red tide rescued in Lee County (WWSB - TV - Sarasota, FL) Mar 4, 2023

FDA cracks down on animal tranquilizer as overdose deaths and amputations soar (FOX News) Mar 3, 2023

Video shows hundreds of dead fish scattered along Florida beach (foxweather.com) Mar 3, 2023

Harmful algae found at Blue Cypress Lake; Visitors warned not to touch water (TC Palm) Mar 3, 2023

Fentanyl-related deaths among children under 1 have quadrupled in just 2 years (KING - TV) Mar 2, 2023

Naloxone nasal spray may soon be in your pharmacy. Our medical analyst explains what it is and who can use it (CNN) Mar 2, 2023

Oysters recalled after salmonella outbreak sickens people in three southeastern states (USA Today) Mar 2, 2023

Recall alert: Lidl cocktail shrimp recalled over listeria concerns (KIRO - TV) Mar 2, 2023

Illinois’ Matthew Mayer Back at Practice After ‘Caffeine Poisoning’ (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Mar 1, 2023

Red tide is getting worse along the Gulf beaches (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Mar 1, 2023

Raising awareness for poison control helpline (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Mar 1, 2023

Red tide in Florida: 9 things you should know about the microscopic algae with big impact (Herald-Tribune) Mar 1, 2023

Red tide impacting Florida beaches: 6 things you need to know about toxic algae (The Palm Beach Post) Mar 1, 2023

8 Salmonella cases linked to wild oysters from Florida; Health warning issued (WTSP - TV - Tampa, FL) Mar 1, 2023

02/2023

Florida Department of Health detects Salmonella outbreak from raw oysters (WEAR - TV - Pensacola, FL) Feb 28, 2023

‘You’re not protecting our children’: Rochester Hills mom testifies about 2 sons’ fentanyl deaths (Detroit News) Feb 28, 2023

FDA restricts imports of ‘tranq’ drug xylazine (The Hill) Feb 28, 2023

Shrimp recall: Geisha seafood recalled from Walmart, Safeway, more for spoilage concerns (USA Today) Feb 28, 2023

Fentanyl deaths in young children on the rise from accidental poisoning (NBC News) Feb 28, 2023

Eye ointment recalled after earlier EzriCare eyedrops recall linked to infection outbreak, death (USA Today) Feb 27, 2023

What is ‘tranq’? Medicine used by veterinarians blamed in deaths, overdoses across US (Miami Herald) Feb 27, 2023

Do These 5 Things to Protect Your Kids From Ingesting Marijuana Edibles (newswise.com) Feb 27, 2023

Red tide floods SWFL coasts with dead fish, breathing issues (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Feb 27, 2023

More than 4.5 million fentanyl pills, 3,000 pounds of methamphetamine seized in Arizona investigation, DEA says (CNN) Feb 26, 2023

Heroin, fentanyl found in THC, CBD edibles in Montgomery County (CBS News) Feb 25, 2023

Moms Band Together to Fight Fentanyl (U.S. News and World Report) Feb 25, 2023

Florida health officials warn of toxic algae in Lake Washington (Florida Today) Feb 25, 2023

New ‘Frankenstein’ opioids more dangerous than fentanyl alarming state leaders across US as drug crisis rages (FOX News) Feb 25, 2023

Red Tide continues hitting SWFL (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Feb 25, 2023

Recall of insulated bottles issued for potential lead problem in bottom compartment (FOX Business) Feb 24, 2023

DOH issues toxic algae health alert for St. Lucie Canal in Martin County (TC Palm) Feb 24, 2023

DPS: Cannabis edibles disguised as popular candy brands pose risk to kids (KHOU-TV) Feb 24, 2023

Dead fish washing up on Collier County beaches due to high levels of red tide (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Feb 24, 2023

‘Stoned and wobbly:’ Metro Atlanta vets seeing more dogs ingesting THC (WSB - TV) Feb 23, 2023

Poison control experts share 7 common mistakes people make that lead to dangerous exposures (NBC News) Feb 23, 2023

FDA expands recall of potentially contaminated eye products amid outbreak (CBS News) Feb 22, 2023

Red Tide continues to linger, but how much longer? (WFTX - TV) Feb 22, 2023

Why are dead fish in the water? What’s in your throat? How red tide hits Florida beaches (Miami Herald) Feb 22, 2023

5 things to know about Narcan as Florida schools consider stocking opioid overdose spray (The Daytona Beach News-Journal) Feb 22, 2023

Red tide alert issued for areas of coastal Lee County (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Feb 21, 2023

Fentanyl-positive patients usually had additional drugs in their systems (Axios) Feb 21, 2023

Black Snake with Red Belly in Florida: What is it and is it Poisonous? (a-z animals.com) Feb 21, 2023

What you need to know about xylazine, aka ‘tranq,’ a dangerous new drug making in-roads in major American cities (Insider) Feb 20, 2023

145,000 cans of Enfamil ProSobee infant formula recalled over bacterial risk (CNN) Feb 20, 2023

Dangers and warnings spotlighted in look at hemp products and edibles (WDBJ) Feb 20, 2023

Kitchen dangers: are you being slowly poisoned by your spice rack? (The Guardian) Feb 20, 2023

Dog recovering after poisoned by Sago Palm (Villages-News) Feb 20, 2023

People are dying from fake weed, just as the push is on in Florida to legalize recreational marijuana (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Feb 19, 2023

Why is there red tide in Florida during the winter? Here’s what experts say (Bradenton Herald) Feb 19, 2023

11-year-old NYC boy overdoses on pot gummies at Super Bowl party (New York Post) Feb 18, 2023

Toxic chemical poisoning: Have you been affected? How to know (FOX News) Feb 18, 2023

New push underway to regulate Delta 8 in Georgia (WSB - TV)   Feb 16, 2023

Red tide bloom gaining strength in some areas, expert says it may be fading overall (News-Press) Feb 16, 2023

Risk of impaired Florida drivers causes concern amid possible legalization of recreational marijuana (WESH - TV - Orlando, FL) Feb 16, 2023

Series of Chemical Accidents Sparks Flood of Conspiracy Theories (Newsweek) Feb 16, 2023

Police investigating after vape pen sends several students to the hospital (WYMT - TV) Feb 16, 2023

Delta-8 And -9 THC-O Are Controlled Substances, DEA Says (Forbes) Feb 16, 2023

Here’s What to Do If Your Dog Eats Weed (KNSD - TV) Feb 15, 2023

Former high school student arrested, accused of being supplier related to deadly Carrollton fentanyl overdoses, police say (WFAA - TV) Feb 15, 2023

Florida’s medical marijuana program has grown 71% in the past two years (thecentersquare.com) Feb 15, 2023

FDA advisors recommend over-the-counter use of lifesaving opioid overdose treatment Narcan (CNBC) Feb 15, 2023

Mom says, “My daughter Amy was 25 and she died from an overdose of something that was laced with fentanyl.” (WJHG - TV - Panama City, FL) Feb 15, 2023

Health Startups Offer Diabetes Drugs Like Ozempic for Weight Loss With Little Oversight (Wall Street Journal) Feb 15, 2023

Youth opioid overdoses on the rise as schools struggle to fight the epidemic (FOX News) Feb 15, 2023

Be safe with pesticides (Pontac Progress) Feb 15, 2023

Red Tide persisting in some SWFL waters (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Feb 14, 2023

So, should you wash your chicken or not? (Salon) Feb 14, 2023

MOVE OVER FENTANYL. HEALTH OFFICIALS FEAR DEADLY NEW OPIOID (californiacitynews.org) Feb 14, 2023

As ‘Tranq Dope’ Arrives in a Philadelphia Neighborhood, So Do Alarming Health Challenges (U.S. News and World Report) Feb 13, 2023

Nausea, Wobbling, Confusion: Dogs Are Getting Sick From Discarded Weed (New York Times) Feb 13, 2023

Choosing safe Valentine’s flowers, plants for pet parents (myjournalcourier.com) Feb 11, 2023

14-year-old fentanyl poisoning victim says 3 recent deaths haven’t stopped rampant student drug use (KTVT - TV) Feb 10, 2023

Edible cannabis exposure and toxicity increase among young children (contemporarypediatrics.com) Feb 10, 2023

I-TEAM: Potential dangers of children swallowing water beads (WRDW - TV) Feb 9, 2023

Watch out for these poisonous Florida plants, especially if you have kids and pets – Sun Sentinel (localtoday.news) Feb 9, 2023

Jacksonville’s Overdose Squad is focused on getting dealers off the streets (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Feb 8, 2023

Choosing safe Valentine’s flowers, plants for pet parents (WWSB - TV - Sarasota, FL) Feb 8, 2023

Red tide warning issued for all 16 Sarasota County beaches (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Feb 8, 2023

Survey: Florida teens lack awareness about fentanyl dangers (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Feb 8, 2023

Red tide is low in Sarasota County, but beachgoers should remain cautious (WTSP - TV - Tampa, FL) Feb 8, 2023

Red tide continues to plague Sarasota beaches (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Feb 8, 2023

Red Tide remains present in Sarasota beaches, DOH reports (WWSB - TV, Sarasota, FL) Feb 8, 2023

Over 100 Venomous Portuguese Man O’ War Wash Up on Florida Beach (Newsweek) Feb 8, 2023

DOH releases another red tide alert for toxic algae bloom along Lee County coast (New-Press - Fort Meyers, FL) Feb 8, 2023

4.9 million Fabuloso bottles are recalled over the risk of bacteria contamination (NPR) Feb 8, 2023

Red tide continues to appear on Sanibel’s Tarpon Bay (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers) Feb 7, 2023

Red tide counts high at two beaches on Sanibel (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Feb 7, 2023

What is fentanyl poisoning? These State of the Union guests lost their son to it (USA Today) Feb 7, 2023

Too many to test: Deadlier, harder to spot poison pills flood Indiana (WTHR - TV) Feb 7, 2023

What parents should know about fentanyl dangers (KDFW - TV) Feb 7, 2023

Health officials issue red tide alert for Lee County (Lehigh Acres Citizen) Feb 7, 2023

What is CBD? And what’s the deal with Delta 8? KSAT Explains (KSAT - TV) Feb 6, 2023

Health Alert: Poison control warns of dangers of ‘gas station heroin’ (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Feb 6, 2023

Listeria concerns prompt recall of more than 400 sandwiches and other snacks (NBC News) Feb 6, 2023

Why you should avoid kava and 9 other risky dietary supplements (Washington Post) Feb 6, 2023

Fentanyl continues to kill in Sarasota-Manatee as Florida deaths rise (Herald-Tribune) Feb 6, 2023

Be aware of these common toxic plants, experts say (Levy County Citizen) Feb 6, 2023

THC-infused gummies present new problem for schools (WKTV - TV) Feb 6, 2023

Death, blindness, eye drops recall: bacterial infections in Florida, Texas, other states (Miami Herald) Feb 5, 2023

Opinion: After 15 years of reporting on opioids, I know this to be true (CNN) Feb 4, 2023

Recalled eczema cream for children has twice as much lead as lead paint (WXIN - TV) Feb 2, 2023

Red tide is improving around Tampa Bay and Anna Maria Island, but hangs on near South FL (Bradenton Herald) Feb 2, 2023

Tracking the opioid crisis: Inside the DEA’s secret lab (CNN) Feb 2, 2023

Drug, blood pressure medication recalls: Full list of FDA recalls since 2012 (USA Today) Feb 2, 2023

What is benzene, and why does it keep causing beauty product recalls? (Washington Post) Feb 1, 2023

If fentanyl is so deadly, why do drug dealers use it to lace illicit drugs? (ABC News) Feb 1, 2023

‘Digital fentanyl’: TikTok is ‘addicting’ for children, should be banned in schools, Florida official says (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Feb 1, 2023

Family shares fentanyl poisoning story to help others avoid heartache (WTVG - TV) Feb 1, 2023

Ethanol Poisoning in Cats: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments (Yahoo.com) Feb 1, 2023

01/2023

2.5 million pounds of canned meat, poultry products recalled over contamination risks (WITN - TV) Jan 31, 2023

CDC warns that a brand of eyedrops may be linked to drug-resistant bacterial infections (NBC News) Jan 31, 2023

Red tide again staining Lee County waters, state health department issues advisory (News-Press) Jan 31, 2023

Here’s Why Tylenol—and Childen’s Tylenol in Particular—Is in Short Supply Right Now and What To Do if You’re Affected (Parade.com) Jan 30, 2023

Why some cannabis advocates say we should stop infusing weed into candy (Salon) Jan 30, 2023

Red tide turning up in SWFL (WFTX - TV, Fort Meyers, FL) Jan 30, 2023

Boar’s Head brand among 52,000 pounds of Italian cold cuts recalled after listeria found (Miami Herald) Jan 30, 2023

Sausage Recall—Listeria Contamination Fears Over 50,000 Pounds of Meat (Newsweek) Jan 30, 2023

Sheriff: Social Media Has Worsened Fentanyl Crisis (govtech.com) Jan 30, 2023

DEA making concerted effort to get fentanyl off the street (WFOR - TV, Miami, FL) Jan 30, 2023

Weber warns of ‘alarming 4500% rise in accidental ingestion of legalized recreational cannabis products by children’ (lakecountygazette.com) Jan 30, 2023

U.S. surpassed a record 100,000 drug overdose deaths in 2021 (CBS News) Jan 29, 2023

Vending machines with lifesaving drug grow as opioid crisis rages in US (theguardian.com) Jan 29, 2023

Citizen scientists helping track red tide on Sanibel (WINK - TV, Fort Meyers) Jan 28, 2023

Toxic slimming pill drug DNP to be declared poison (BBC) Jan 28, 2023

More gas stoves recalled for risk of carbon monoxide poisoning (WFLA - TV, Tampa, FL) Jan 27, 2023

Mixing Vinegar and Bleach Can Be Deadly. Thousands Make This Mistake Every Year (WTVJ - TV - Miami, FL) Jan 27, 2023

“Copycat” edibles make it tough to differentiate between everyday snacks and THC products (WPMI - TV - Pensacola, FL) Jan 27, 2023

I tried to clean my home — and nearly poisoned my family (New York Post) Jan 26, 2023

Popcorn, mini rice cakes recalled after a possibly ‘serious or life-threatening’ error (Miami Herald) Jan 26, 2023

This common cleaning mistake can release poisonous gas into your home in seconds (NBC News) Jan 26, 2023

New synthetic opioid complicates public health response to overdoses (Axios.com) Jan 26, 2023

When to Call Poison Control (healthnews.com) Jan 26, 2023

9,400 pounds of fentanyl seized at US border during 3-month period (New York Post) Jan 25, 2023

The dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning (York News Times) Jan 25, 2023

Snapchat Reportedly Scrutinized By Authorities Over Role In Spreading Fentanyl (Forbes.com) Jan 25, 2023

N.J.-based company recalls hot chocolate due to this undeclared allergen (lehighvalleylive.com) Jan 25, 2023

Almondy is Initiating a Recall of a Limited Quantity of Almondy Chocolate Cake with Daim 14.1oz (USA Today) Jan 25, 2023

Chocolate-Covered Cashews and Almonds Recalled Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen (Parade) Jan 24, 2023

Pretty but toxic: Watch toddlers around these houseplants (Bay News 9) Jan 24, 2023

Study shows more kids dying from fentanyl. Florida offers a toolkit to help parents (WUSF - FM, Tampa, FL) Jan 24, 2023

As Opioid Deaths Rise Among Teens, Too Few Youth Get Anti-Addiction Drug (USANews.com) Jan 24, 2023

Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is a new threat in the opioid epidemic: What we know (USA Today) Jan 24, 2023

Supplements You Shouldn’t Take With These 4 Medications (CNET) Jan 24, 2023

Red tide bloom lingers (islander.org) Jan 24, 2023

Ashley Moody Warns Parents About Illicit Fentanyl as Study Shows Children Under 14 Dying at Fast Rate (floridadaily.com) Jan 23, 2023

Florida Showdown: Who Emerges Victorious in a Rattlesnake vs. Python Battle? (A-Z-animals.com) Jan 23, 2023

Blue-green algae found in Lake Ola (The Apopka Voice) Jan 22, 2023

Red tide levels in Tampa Bay area drop in latest report (WTSP - TV - Tampa, FL) Jan 20, 2023

Easing prescription rules for opioid treatment meds did not increase overdose deaths, study finds (CBS News) Jan 20, 2023

Their children died of fentanyl poisoning. Here’s what they wish more people knew (NBC News) Jan 20, 2023

Meguiar’s Recalls 140K Units Of Headlight Sealant Sold At Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, Walmart (BusinessInsider.com) Jan 20, 2023

Red tide causing reports of ‘Drunk’ birds on SWFL beaches (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jan 19, 2023

Enoki Mushrooms Recalled Nationwide Due to Listeria Contamination (Yahoo.com) Jan 19, 2023

US Ketamine Poisonings Up 81% (medscape.com) Jan 19, 2023

AG Ashley Moody warns that fentanyl vapes are latest threat to Florida youth (Floridapolitics.com) Jan 19, 2023

Recent cold fronts were good news for Tampa Bay’s red tide situation. At least for now. (Tampa Bay Times) Jan 18, 2023

Des Moines parents warn about dangers of fentanyl following their son’s death (KCCI - TV) Jan 17, 2023

I’m a food safety scientist. Here are 8 things I never do in the kitchen (Yahoo) Jan 17, 2023

Nurses from New Rochelle HS recognized for saving student with Narcan (News12) Jan 17, 2023

Got Leftover Rice Languishing in Your Fridge? Dump It. Here’s Why (CNET) Jan 17, 2023

Welcome to Zombieland: Medic reveals devastating impact of ‘tranq’ on Philly – as the animal tranquilizer floods city’s opioid supply and leaves addicts with open gaping wounds and unable to walk (dailymail.com) Jan 17, 2023

New product being tested may help people quit vaping (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 17, 2023

Fullei Fresh Issues Correction on Alfalfa Sprout Recall Because of Possible Health Risk (FDA.GOV) Jan 17, 2023

‘Most dangerous snakes’ among nearly 200 illegally trafficked in Florida, officials say (centredaily.com) Jan 13, 2023

Medium concentrations of red tide continue to be found near mouth of Tampa Bay (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Jan 13, 2023

Kids under 14 are dying of fentanyl poisoning faster than any other age group: analysis (FOX News) Jan 13, 2023

Naloxone is reaching more people than ever (CNN) Jan 13, 2023

Preventing carbon monoxide exposure in your home (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 13, 2023

Lawsuit filed against Snapchat for Thornton fentanyl death (KDVR - TV) Jan 12, 2023

Brunswick child care center closed following carbon monoxide exposure, mold issues (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 12, 2023

How to safely dispose of old medications, according to experts (Washington Post) Jan 12, 2023

Pot-related ER visits among elderly Californians explode by 1,800% since 2005 (New York Post) Jan 11, 2023

Florida lawmakers look to regulate Kratom (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 11, 2023

Health officials urge caution as some Kentucky gas stations sell potentially harmful pills (Spectrum News 1) Jan 11, 2023

Surging opioid overdoses prompt more Americans to carry Narcan spray (axios.com) Jan 11, 2023

Red tide is on the move in Florida. What to know about the toxic bloom along the coast (Miami Herald) Jan 10, 2023

Cary mom calls for safer labels after son is accidentally poisoned (WRAL - TV) Jan 9, 2023

Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ flooding opioid market: What you need to know (KSAZ - TV) Jan 9, 2023

‘Gas station heroin’ is being sold legally as a dietary supplement. Here’s what you should know (dessert.com) Jan 9, 2023

What to know about xylazine, the sedative contaminating Philadelphia’s opioid supply (Philadelphia Inquirer) Jan 9, 2023

Red tide status in Sarasota, Manatee counties (Observer) Jan 8, 2023

A new study found kids consuming cannabis at astronomical rates — because the packaging looks so yummy (Insider.com) Jan 8, 2023

Bless you: Red tide can make dolphins ‘cough’ and ‘sneeze’ (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Jan 8, 2023

Tranq Dope: Animal Sedative Mixed With Fentanyl Brings Fresh Horror to U.S. Drug Zones (New York Times) Jan 7, 2023

FLORIDA HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM ALERT FOR LAKE MARIAN (positivelyOcala) Jan 7, 2023

Doctors warn of cold, flu medicine overdoses in children (News Nation) Jan 6, 2023

Red tide bloom worsens at Anna Maria Island beaches with ‘intense’ irritation, dead fish (Bradenton Herald) Jan 6, 2023

Suspect straps nearly 20,000 fentanyl pills to legs at Arizona-Mexico border (azfamily.com) Jan 5, 2023

Arizona poison centers urge caution with generic children’s fever, pain relievers (queenscreeksuntimes.com) Jan 5, 2023

“It’s Really Like Poison,” Former Drug Enforcement Agent Says of Fentanyl (thedailysignal.com) Jan 5, 2023

15 busted in Jacksonville drug sting (WJCT - FM - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 4, 2023

Health alert issued for Georges Lake (Palatka Daily News) Jan 4, 2023

Consumer Reports: Cook but don’t touch — how to avoid food poisoning (WLOS - TV) Jan 3, 2023

Is red tide still an issue in the Tampa Bay area? Here’s what to know this week (Tampa Bay Times) Jan 3, 2023

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home (Bay News 9) Jan 3, 2023

Number of young children who accidentally ate cannabis edibles jumped 1,375% in five years, study finds (CNN) Jan 3, 2023

Unprecedented NY flood of fentanyl causing ‘heartbreaking’ loss (New York Post) Jan 2, 2023

2022’s most memorable recalls: Are they still in your home? (Fox News) Jan 1, 2023