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10/2024

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

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

07/2024

Map shows 13 states with listeria cases linked to Boar’s Head recall (USA Today) Jul 31, 2024

Health Dept. warns Madison Co. neighbors about blue-green algae at Cherry Lake (WTXL.com) Jul 31, 2024

Diamond Shruumz edibles linked to seizures, nausea. Here’s where they were sold in Florida (The Palm Beach Post) Jul 31, 2024

Boar’s Head to recall additional 7 million pounds of deli meat after deadly listeria outbreak (New York Post) Jul 31, 2024

Former Clay Fire captain shares personal story to help end addiction stigma (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 31, 2024

Boar’s Head Recall Tied to Listeria Expands to 7 Million More Pounds of Deli Meat (U.S. News and World Report) Jul 31, 2024

Blue-Green Algae Warning Issued By Florida-DOH For Peace River In Hardee County (Tampa Free Press) Jul 31, 2024

I Was Bitten By A Copperhead Snake And Here’s Everything I Learned From The Experience (onlyinyourstate.com) Jul 31, 2024

Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak (AP) Jul 30, 2024

Amazon is legally responsible for recalling dangerous products sold on its site, agency finds (CBS News) Jul 30, 2024

Boar’s Head recall expanded to include 7 million more pounds of meat products (CNN) Jul 30, 2024

Some people are overdosing on semaglutide, FDA warns | What you need to know (KABC - TV) Jul 30, 2024

FATAL OPIOID OVERDOSES LOWER U.S. LIFE EXPECTANCY BY NEARLY A YEAR (hub.jhu.edu) Jul 30, 2024

Substance use stayed at high levels in 2023, while vaping increased and smoking fell (statnews.com) Jul 30, 2024

Blue-green algae alert issued for Doctors Lake-Pace Island Dock and Camp Echockotee (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 29, 2024

Listeria in Deli Meats Update: Recalls, New Map, Hospitalization Rise (Newsweek) Jul 29, 2024

Deadly opioid carfentanil spreading across the country (FOX Business) Jul 29, 2024

Fentanyl-Caused Deaths Down 10% in Florida, 14% in Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns: A U.S. Attorney’s Perspective (flaglerlive.com) Jul 29, 2024

Terrifying opioid 100 times stronger than fentanyl, deadly animal tranquilizer discovered in NYC drug supply (New York Post) Jul 27, 2024

Boar’s Head recalls deli meat amid deadly multi-state listeria outbreak (ABC News) Jul 26, 2024

Wilton Simpson issues stop-sale order for dangerous psychedelic foods aimed at kids (flvoicenews.com) Jul 26, 2024

Boar’s Head recalls 200K pounds of deli meat over listeria contamination concerns (FOX Business) Jul 26, 2024

Health Dept. cautions against making contact with local waterway. What to know (News-Press - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 26, 2024

Photos of Boar’s Head deli meat recalled due to possible listeria contamination (Herald Tribune - Sarasota, FL) Jul 26, 2024

Boar’s Head recalls deli meats over listeria concerns (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 26, 2024

Border Agents Seize 50 Pounds Of Purple Fentanyl Designed for Kids (Newsweek) Jul 26, 2024

Meat Recalled Nationwide As Fatal Warning Issued (Newsweek) Jul 26, 2024

Florida Red Tide Update: No Presence Detected In Recent Samples (Tampa Free Press) Jul 26, 2024

DOH-Volusia Issues Blue-Green Algae Health Caution For Victoria Lake (volusia.floridahealth.gov) Jul 26, 2024

Code orange alert issued at Lee Memorial Hospital (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 25, 2024

Blue-green algae alert issued for St. Johns River near Orange Park (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 25, 2024

‘It’s very shocking’: Data shows spike in illicit fentanyl found at Florida state prisons (WCTV - TV - Tallahassee, FL) Jul 25, 2024

Blue-green algae detected in Lake Okeechobee in Palm Beach County (WPBF - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jul 25, 2024

What you should know about mercury poisoning (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 25, 2024

Blue-green algae alert issued for part of St. Johns River (WOKV - FM - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 25, 2024

We bought everything needed to make $3 million worth of fentanyl. All it took was $3,600 and a web browser (Reuters) Jul 25, 2024

FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and Consumers Not to Eat Certain Oysters from Recompense Cove, Freeport, Maine Potentially Contaminated with Campylobacter (FDA.gov) Jul 25, 2024

Recalled Diamond Shruumz edibles now linked to two possible deaths and cases in 28 states (USA Today) Jul 24, 2024

Jacksonville poison control getting calls about ‘toxic tampons’ after newly released study (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 24, 2024

Poison Center Director chimes in on cayenne pepper TikTok trend (KXRM - TV) Jul 24, 2024

Coffee Recall Update as FDA Sets Risk Level (Newsweek) Jul 24, 2024

Energy Bar Recall Issued for 13 States (Newsweek) Jul 24, 2024

Lead paint is just the beginning: Poisoning danger lurks in pantry, toys (USA Today) Jul 24, 2024

Listeria Outbreak in Deli Meats: What We Know (Newsweek) Jul 23, 2024

Pain Relief Supplement Recalled Over ‘Serious and Life-Threatening’ Risks (Newsweek) Jul 23, 2024

Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat leaves 2 dead, 28 hospitalized in 12 states: See map (USA Today) Jul 23, 2024

CDC And FDA Say At Least 69 Illnesses And One Death Linked To Edibles (South Florida Reporter) Jul 23, 2024

Cane toad poisoning emergency response kit aims at lowering pet deaths in Collier County (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 22, 2024

7 U.S. Beaches Where The Most People Have Been Stung By Jellyfish (Travel.com) Jul 21, 2024

Here’s what to do with deli meats as the CDC investigates a listeria outbreak across the U.S. (Associated Press) Jul 20, 2024

Rice sold in 7 states recalled due to possible contamination of ‘rodent origin’ (FOX Business) Jul 20, 2024

Health officials issue alert after finding blue-green algae toxins in Doctors Lake (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 19, 2024

Poison Center expert shares perspective on tampon heavy metal study (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 19, 2024

Poison control is paying attention to compounded semaglutide. Here’s why (KXTV - TV) Jul 18, 2024

Palm Beach County doctors discuss dangers of street drug more potent than fentanyl, ISO (WPBF - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jul 18, 2024

Drug 50 Times More Powerful Than Fentanyl Discovered in Florida (Newsweek) Jul 18, 2024

Toddler Taken to Hospital After Eating ‘Health’ Gummies With Illegal Secret (Newsweek) Jul 18, 2024

After 5 sickened, study finds mushroom gummies containing illegal substances (USA Today) Jul 18, 2024

Recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies contained illegal controlled substance, testing finds (CBS News) Jul 18, 2024

‘Brain health’ mushroom gummies with illegal hallucinogens have sent over 70 to ER (Fortune) Jul 18, 2024

Mushroom edibles are rising in popularity. It’s hard to say what’s in them. (NBC News) Jul 18, 2024

New drug ’50 times more potent’ than fentanyl found in West Palm Beach (WTVJ - TV - Miami, FL) Jul 18, 2024

Rice Recall as FDA Issues Health Warning For Seven States (Newsweek) Jul 18, 2024

‘This is scary’: Drug described as fentanyl on steroids discovered in West Palm Beach (WPBF - TV) Jul 18, 2024

Is Your Nonstick Pan Making You Sick? Suspected Cases Of ‘Teflon Flu’ Are Rising (AOL.com) Jul 18, 2024

New drug ISO, 50 times more potent than fentanyl, found in West Palm Beach according to police (WPTV - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jul 17, 2024

Mushroom Recall Sparks Warning After Person Dies (Newsweek) Jul 17, 2024

‘Public Safety Threat’: Fentanyl that is far more potent found in Palm Beach County (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jul 17, 2024

FDA warns Diamond Shruumz still on shelves despite recall, hospitalizations (CBS News) Jul 17, 2024

Here’s What to Know About Toxic Blue-Green Algae If That Viral TikTok Has You Spooked (self.com) Jul 17, 2024

FDA, FTC issue warnings to companies selling copycat snacks with delta-8 THC (CNN) Jul 16, 2024

New drug routinely used on animals showing up in illicit drug supply (WEWS - TV) Jul 16, 2024

Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs shipped to restaurants, hotels in 2 states recalled (USA Today) Jul 16, 2024

‘Emerging Threat’ Xylazine Use Continues to Spread Across the United States (Medscape) Jul 16, 2024

Opioid overdose shuts down lungs, brain. Here’s how Narcan is reversing fentanyl’s grip (WRAL - TV) Jul 15, 2024

20 treated when ‘bug bomb’ goes off inside Publix in Palm Bay (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Jul 15, 2024

8 things to know about the drug known as ‘gas station heroin’ (NPR) Jul 14, 2024

‘Pink Cocaine’ Emerging as New Threat in Drug Market, Experts Warn (Newsweek) Jul 13, 2024

ER visits tied to carbon monoxide poisoning spiked in first four days after Beryl (Houstonpublicmedia.org) Jul 12, 2024

Mom, 44, attacked by pack of venomous spiders while cleaning as she’s left in eye patch with disturbing injuries (The U.S. Sun) Jul 12, 2024

Harmful blue-green algae toxins found in part of St. Johns River, Department of Health warns (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 12, 2024

Eastern Iowa brothers poisoned by mushroom-infused chocolate bar speak out (KCRG - TV) Jul 12, 2024

Muffin Recall Updated Nationwide As FDA Sets Risk Level (Newsweek) Jul 12, 2024

County issues blue-green algae health alert about Spring Garden Lake (Daytona Times) Jul 12, 2024

Cottonmouth snakes: Facts about water moccasins (livescience.com) Jul 12, 2024

DOH-Orange Cautions About Blue-Green Algae at Little Lake Fairview – NW Shore (orange.floridahealth.gov) Jul 12, 2024

Full List of Food Recalls in June as Warnings Issued Nationwide (Newsweek) Jul 11, 2024

Lawsuit filed in case of teen who died after eating spicy chip as part of online challenge (WHEC - TV) Jul 11, 2024

Multiple children hospitalized in Diamond Shruumz poisonings, as cases mount (CBS News) Jul 10, 2024

Footlong cane toad removed from Marco Island homeowner’s backyard (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 10, 2024

In the fentanyl crisis, infants and toddlers become unsuspecting victims (Los Angeles Times) Jul 10, 2024

There’s an invasive Cuban tree frog in your home. Here’s what to do next. (Tampa Bay Times) Jul 10, 2024

South Florida teens hospitalized: Overdoses on LSD-laced magic mushrooms on the rise (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jul 9, 2024

Stimulant users caught up in fatal ‘fourth wave’ of opioid epidemic (NPR) Jul 9, 2024

Planning a summer picnic? Consumer Reports experts have tips to keep food poisoning off the menu (WTVF - TV) Jul 9, 2024

Over 2,000 pounds of Al-Safa frozen chicken products recalled for listeria risk (USA Today) Jul 8, 2024

Yes, there are safety concerns with buying knockoff weight-loss drugs (WHAS - TV) Jul 8, 2024

Mushroom chocolates, gummies recalled across multiple states linked to hospitalizations, illness (ABC News) Jul 8, 2024

Chicken Recall Nationwide as Warning Issued to Customers (Newsweek) Jul 8, 2024

Chia seeds recalled as FDA issues highest possible risk level (FOX Business) Jul 6, 2024

Chia Seed Recall Update As FDA Issues Highest Risk Level (Newsweek) Jul 5, 2024

Cucumber Recall Update As Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Untreated Water (Newsweek) Jul 4, 2024

Untreated water used by Florida cucumber grower tied to salmonella outbreak (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Jul 3, 2024

‘Spiked’ drinks almost identical to originals making it easier for kids to accidentally drink (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 3, 2024

Are you at risk for dengue? Are Miami mosquitoes a danger? Here are the warning signs (Miami Herald) Jul 3, 2024

FLORIDA HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM ALERT FOR LAKE MARIAN IN OSCEOLA COUNTY (positivelyosceola.com) Jul 3, 2024

Boynton Beach cucumber grower is one likely source of salmonella food poisoning (WPBF - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jul 2, 2024

FDA announces death in probe of recalled microdosing candies (CBS News) Jul 2, 2024

Poison control expert warns of increase in alcohol-related incidents involving children (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 2, 2024

Full List of Pet Food Recalls as Warnings Issued to Customers (Newsweek) Jul 2, 2024

FDA investigating a death possibly linked to recalled mushroom-infused chocolates and gummies (NBC News) Jul 2, 2024

Multiple pet food recalls this week spark fears of bacterial infections: Avoid these products for dogs, cats and hedgehogs (fastcompany.com) Jul 2, 2024

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