News

Florida’s poison control centers’ subject matter experts are often featured in the news about emerging poisoning hazards or cases of poisoning in the community. Our poison control centers welcome every opportunity to reach the public through digital, written or visual media, as well as in-person educational opportunities like health fairs, presentations or speaking engagements.

While these articles provide helpful information, remember: in a poisoning emergency, call the experts at 1-800-222-1222, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services are fast, free and confidential. Save the number in your phone for quick access.

05/2025

Publix recalled Greenwise baby food pouches due to elevated lead levels. What to know (The Gainesville Sun) May 12, 2025

U.S. Illicit Opioid Use Could Be 20 Times Higher Than Previously Estimated (U.S. News and World Report) May 12, 2025

Publix Recalls GreenWise Baby Food Due to Potential Elevated Lead Levels (Newsweek) May 11, 2025

From pills to fentanyl: The evolution of America’s opioid crisis (earth.com) May 11, 2025

Illicit fentanyl use in the U.S. far higher than previously reported (News-medical.net) May 10, 2025

Over-the-counter eye products recalled: See the list (Live Now FOX) May 9, 2025

FDA issues warning against “gas station heroin” tianeptine (CBS News) May 9, 2025

Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County says blue-green algae is at Lake Okeechobee (WPTV -TV - West Palm Beach, FL) May 9, 2025

Naples mother sues Airbnb after son dies from carbon monoxide poisoning in Brazil (Gulfcoastnewsnow.com) May 8, 2025

Urgent nationwide recall for 1.8m eye drops that could make you go BLIND (Daily Mail) May 8, 2025

‘Legal morphine’ will stay on Florida shelves (Tampa Bay Times) May 8, 2025

Canned Beans Recalled in 23 States Due to Potential ‘Life-Threatening’ Risk (People) May 7, 2025

What happens if you step on a man o’ war? Venomous jellies washing up on Florida beaches (Florida Times Union) May 7, 2025

The Way You Decorate Your Laundry Room Could Poison Your Kid (Huffington Post) May 7, 2025

Vapes in disguise: addicting a new generation (nbcwashington.com) May 6, 2025

‘Never did I think that this would be my life’: Sumner County mom raises awareness of fentanyl poisoning after daughter’s death (WYFF - TV) May 6, 2025

No red tide reported – 05-07-2025 (islander.org) May 6, 2025

Power Outages Up Odds of Carbon Monoxide-Related ED Visits Among Children (physiciansweekly.com) May 6, 2025

Nitrous oxide abuse and deaths on the rise in the U.S. (datac.ca) May 6, 2025

Study finds power outages up odds of carbon monoxide-related ED visits among children (medicalxpress.com) May 6, 2025

DEA Seizes Record-Breaking 2.7 Million Fentanyl Pills (DEA.gov) May 6, 2025

Marijuana is extremely dangerous to the fetus in the womb, study finds (CNN) May 5, 2025

30 common human foods you should never feed your dog (MSN) May 5, 2025

Tomato recall: Florida-grown produce pulled in 14 states for potential Salmonella (NOT SOLD IN FLORIDA) (Naples Daily News) May 5, 2025

Blackouts Boost Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk Among Young Kids (Health Day) May 5, 2025

CDC: Animal sedative medetomidine showing up in US illegal drug supply (WYFF - TV) May 2, 2025

Coast Guard offloads 5,300 pounds of cocaine, marijuana from Florida coast (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) May 2, 2025

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

Animal sedative medetomidine is showing up in the US illegal drug supply, CDC says (WGN - TV) May 1, 2025

Recall alert: Children’s hair clips sold on Amazon recalled due to lead levels (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) May 1, 2025

Sedative ‘dex’ is replacing ‘tranq’ in illegal drug supply and causing excruciating withdrawal (statnews.com) May 1, 2025

04/2025

Warning: Portuguese man o’ war on St. Johns County beaches (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Apr 30, 2025

Man o’ war warning in St. Johns County (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Apr 30, 2025

Florida’s deadliest snakes: These 6 venomous reptiles are native to the Sunshine State (News-Press) Apr 30, 2025

These states have the biggest drug problems, study finds. Here’s how Florida ranks (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Apr 30, 2025

DEA agents seize 2 kilos of carfentanil, an elephant tranquilizer, from the mail (WABC - TV) Apr 29, 2025

‘Gage’s Law’ signed by DeSantis, mandating fentanyl testing in suspected overdoses (WFLX - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Apr 29, 2025

Portuguese man o’ war washing up on St. Johns County beaches, prompting warning (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Apr 29, 2025

Trader Joe’s recalls some packages of its sesame miso salad: What to know (NBC News) Apr 29, 2025

Blue-green algae alert issued for Lake George and Lorraine by Volusia County Department of Health (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Apr 29, 2025

Mauna Loa recalls chocolate covered macadamias sold in 16 states, including Florida (Florida Times Union) Apr 29, 2025

DOH-Orange Cautions About Blue Green Algae at Little Wekiva River (Riverside Acres Park) (Orange.floridahealth.gov) Apr 29, 2025

Why home remedies cause more harm than good for babies, experts say (WMAQ - TV) Apr 28, 2025

Martinelli’s recalls 170,000 apple juice bottles over risk of toxic substance from fungi (CBS News) Apr 28, 2025

Martinelli’s voluntarily recalls apple juice due to potential toxin contamination (ABC News) Apr 28, 2025

No red tide reported (islander.org) Apr 28, 2025

Florida Poison Control warns half of all poisonings involve medications (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Apr 25, 2025

National Drug Take Back Day gives you a chance to dispose of unused meds (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Apr 25, 2025

DOH-Orange Cautions About Blue Green Algae at Lake Catherine (Near Tonka Drive) (orange.floridahealth.gov) Apr 25, 2025

4,000 pounds of meth seized in Atlanta, preventing potential to make it to NE Florida streets (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Apr 23, 2025

Blue-green algae spotted in Lorraine Lake in Deltona; health department issues warning (The Daytona Beach News-Journal) Apr 23, 2025

Perry Township high schooler revived after overdosing on fentanyl-laced THC vape (Indy Star) Apr 22, 2025

Keep you and your family safe while spring cleaning (KXRM - TV) Apr 22, 2025

Student overdoses at Perry Meridian High School from fentanyl-laced vape (WISH - TV) Apr 22, 2025

House Advances Bill to Tighten Regulations of Hemp THC Products (The Floridian) Apr 22, 2025

Poison control calls are rising as more people use psilocybin, study finds (CNN) Apr 21, 2025

Medical experts call opioid-like supplement sold in Florida smoke shops ‘legal morphine’ (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Apr 21, 2025

Florida Poison Control Center shares warning about children and fentanyl (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Apr 21, 2025

Product recalls you may have missed: Gerber teething snacks, Aldi Pork Carnitas, more (app.com) Apr 21, 2025

Stateside Podcast: When kids mistake edibles for candy (michiganpublic.org) Apr 21, 2025

Psilocybin use rises across all age groups following 2019 decriminalization (medicalxpress.com) Apr 21, 2025

Mushrooms Recalled Nationwide Over Listeria Fears (Newsweek) Apr 20, 2025

Gerber teething sticks still on shelves despite recall over choking concerns, company warns (NBC News) Apr 19, 2025

Shoppers warned after major recall hits widely consumed food product: ‘Urged not to consume’ (Yahoo.com) Apr 19, 2025

‘Legal morphine’ is for sale in Florida. Will officials act? (Tampa Bay Times) Apr 19, 2025

Red Tide Status Report: 4/18/25 (The Bradenton Times) Apr 18, 2025

Snake experts warn of encounters as temps rise, say development fueling more (WESH - TV) Apr 18, 2025

Blue-green algae spotted in Lake Monroe, Lake George, Florida Department of Health says (The Daytona Beach News-Journal) Apr 18, 2025

Mom warning others after son’s cause of death listed as vaping (WPVI - TV) Apr 18, 2025

Carbon monoxide poisoning leaves 2 seriously injured, 8 others hurt in Brentwood (WABC - TV) Apr 17, 2025

It’s technically not a jellyfish, but it can sting you. It’s here in Panama City Beach. (Panama City News Herald) Apr 17, 2025

2 Adults, 3 Children Found Dead Inside Home Due to Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (People) Apr 17, 2025

Nationwide Recall Hits Dozens of Common Generic Drugs—What You Need to Know (health.com) Apr 17, 2025

Portuguese Man O’ Wars in the Gulf – What you need to know (WJHG - TV) Apr 16, 2025

Urgent recall for baby food sold across US that could cause organ damage (Daily Mail) Apr 15, 2025

Target recalls over 26,000 tubs of Good & Gather baby food for elevated lead levels (USA Today) Apr 15, 2025

Target baby food is recalled over lead contamination (AP) Apr 15, 2025

Poison fruit in ‘White Lotus’ comes from ‘suicide tree’: Is it real? (FOX News) Apr 15, 2025

Pregnant Sadie Robertson Hospitalized with Food Poisoning After Thinking She Was Going Into Pre-Term Labor: ‘What a Whirlwind’ (Yahoo.com) Apr 15, 2025

Health alert issued for Lake Sampson-Rowell due to harmful blue-green algae toxins (WCJB - TV - Gainesville, FL) Apr 15, 2025

DOH-Orange Cautions About Blue Green Algae at Lake Sue (S. Shore) (orange.floridahealth.gov) Apr 15, 2025

Trader Joe’s Food Recalled in 31 States: Full List of Products Impacted (Newsweek) Apr 14, 2025

Animal Tranquilizers Found in Illegal Opioids May Suppress the Lifesaving Medication Naloxone − and Cause More Overdose Deaths (UConn Today) Apr 14, 2025

What You Need To Know About The Recall On Target’s Baby Food Containing Lead (Yahoo.com) Apr 12, 2025

Experts Share 9 Poisonous Flowers That Could Be in Your Backyard (CNET) Apr 11, 2025

Red Tide Status Update: 4/11/24 (The Bradenton Times) Apr 11, 2025

Baby Food Sold at Target Has Been Recalled Due to High Levels of Lead (Consumer Reports) Apr 11, 2025

Deadly Portuguese man o’ wars spotted on Marco Island beach (gulfcoastnewsnow.com) Apr 10, 2025

‘Don’t step on it’: Highly venomous Portuguese man o’ wars wash up on Florida Gulf Coast beach (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Apr 10, 2025

Cold medicine sold nationwide recalled due to risk of child poisoning (pennlive.com) Apr 10, 2025

China floods US markets with millions of illegal vapes, Florida sees surge in popularity, officials say (WSVN - TV - Miami, FL) Apr 10, 2025

Epicenter of US opioid epidemic shifts from Northwest to East with drug preferences (medicalexpress.com) Apr 10, 2025

Look, but don’t touch: These fuzzy caterpillars aren’t as friendly as they seem (WTSP - TV - Tampa, FL) Apr 10, 2025

Yankees’ Cody Bellinger going on wing hiatus after food poisoning from room service: ‘I was down bad’ (New York Post) Apr 9, 2025

High School Cheerleader Left with ‘Deadly Diagnosis’ After Secretly Vaping for 3 Years (People) Apr 9, 2025

FDA issues warning about products used as whippits (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Apr 9, 2025

FDA updates health risk for recalled Lean Cuisine sold nationwide, including N.Y. (silive.com) Apr 9, 2025

What is sargassum and will blobs be on Florida beaches in this summer? See report (The Palm Beach Post) Apr 8, 2025

Don’t touch these fuzzy Florida bugs! What you need to know about the Tussock moth caterpillar (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Apr 8, 2025

Cases of fentanyl poisoning in children across U.S. on the rise: Study (data.cc) Apr 8, 2025

Study flags low blood sugar linked to weight-loss drugs (UPI) Apr 7, 2025

How Realistic Was the Poisonous Fruit on The White Lotus? (Time) Apr 7, 2025

Blue-green algae found at East Lake, state awards grants to fight algal blooms (Triangle Sun) Apr 7, 2025

Chemical found in plastics molds a new opioid nightmare in Philadelphia (WPVI - TV) Apr 7, 2025

The Zombie Drugs- xylazine and medetomidine (Psychology Today) Apr 7, 2025

The Pong-Pong Fruit in ‘White Lotus’ Really Is That Dangerous (The New York Times) Apr 7, 2025

Is a favorite flower toxic to your pet? (WANE - TV) Apr 6, 2025

Two Liquid Egg Brands Recalled Over Bleach Contamination Risk (The New York Times) Apr 6, 2025

Multiple Texas Children With Vitamin A Toxicity From Use Vs. Measles (Forbes) Apr 5, 2025

Denver Health: Fentanyl poisonings rising sharply among US children (Newsbreak.com) Apr 5, 2025

Toddler accidentally drank mineral oil and spent 152 days fighting for her life in the hospital (NBC News) Apr 4, 2025

Popular brands of liquid eggs are recalled over bleach contamination concerns (NPR) Apr 4, 2025

The poison fruit from ‘The White Lotus’ is real—and it attacks the heart (National Geographic) Apr 4, 2025

Poison Center warns of measles misinformation online (wtap.com) Apr 3, 2025

Walmart recalls issued nationwide: Tortilla chips, jewelry kits (mlive.com) Apr 3, 2025

Miller Gardner, teen son of ex-N.Y. Yankee Brett Gardner, died of carbon monoxide poisoning, Costa Rica confirms (CBS News) Apr 3, 2025

Misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response (NPR) Apr 3, 2025

New drug emerges in Philly’s drug supply as xylazine use falls (Axios) Apr 3, 2025

High Doses of Vitamin A May Be Toxic, Warns UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center (UVAHealth) Apr 3, 2025

What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (New York Times) Apr 3, 2025

Florida boy dies after drinking juice with meth (pressreader.com) Apr 3, 2025

Here’s why 489,000 pounds of breakfast sandwiches have been recalled nationwide (Miami Herald) Apr 2, 2025

Trader Joe’s Recall Issued in 17 States Over Allergens Risk (Newsweek) Apr 2, 2025

THC-infused beverages, gummies could be prohibited at Florida convenience stores following House proposal (CBS News) Apr 2, 2025

Hemp extract and THC-infused beverage crackdown: Florida Legislature tries again (Tallahassee Democrat) Apr 2, 2025

Part 1: THE DIE-OFF Wasting Away Rampant pollution caused manatees to starve. Florida waters are getting worse. (Tampa Bay Times) Apr 2, 2025

Vapes aren’t just for smoking anymore — now they’re digital toys (Fastcompany.com) Apr 2, 2025

Blue-green algae alert issued for Orange County lake by Department of Health (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Apr 1, 2025

Pasta Recalled in 37 States as Wood-Like Material Found Inside Products (Newsweek) Apr 1, 2025

Brett Gardner’s son may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning, officials say (NBC News) Apr 1, 2025

No laughing matter: Misuse of nitrous oxide on the rise (WPVI - TV) Apr 1, 2025

03/2025

FDA recall list for March 2025: Tostitos chips, Stouffer’s frozen meals and 11 more items (Austin American-Statesman) Mar 31, 2025

Various kids jewelry-making kits recalled for violation of Hazardous Substances Act, more than 224K impacted (FOX Business) Mar 31, 2025

Over 200,000 pounds of liquid egg products recalled over possible contamination (USA Today) Mar 31, 2025

Liquid egg recall in Florida due to possible cleaning solution in product (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Mar 31, 2025

6 recalls on food and products you should be aware of right now (nj.com) Mar 30, 2025

Egg Beaters And Bob Evans Liquid Eggs Recalled—Check Your Fridge Now (Forbes) Mar 29, 2025

Red Tide Status Update: 3/28/25 (The Bradenton Times) Mar 29, 2025

Toxic Animal Tranquilizer Xylazine Is Quietly Spreading Through Border Drug Supplies (Scitechdaily.com) Mar 29, 2025

‘Poison peddlers:’ Drug house busted in Flagler County after fatal overdose (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Mar 28, 2025

Snake Season: Safety Tips For Facing FL’s Slithering Serpents (Patch) Mar 28, 2025

FDA upgrades Frito-Lay potato chips recall to highest risk level due to undeclared milk (USA Today) Mar 28, 2025

NFL legend Randy White fights fentanyl after personal tragedy (WHTM - TV) Mar 28, 2025

India among top suppliers of illicit fentanyl precursors, US intelligence report says (CNN) Mar 28, 2025

Food Poisoning While Traveling: What You Should Know (New York Times) Mar 28, 2025

Recall Roundup: Coffee, Coca-Cola, and More Pulled From Shelves This Week (health.com) Mar 28, 2025

Florida woman arrested after 2-year-old daughter found high, ‘tweaking’ on meth (New York Post) Mar 27, 2025

3 US tourists reportedly died from carbon monoxide poisoning at Belizean luxury resort (USA Today) Mar 27, 2025

NFH Iron Dietary Supplement Bottles Recalled Due to Risk of Poisoning; Violation of Federal Regulation for Child Resistant Packaging; Imported by Nutritional Fundamentals for Health (NFH) (cpsc.gov) Mar 27, 2025

Frito-Lay recalls Tostitos yellow corn tortilla chips distributed in 13 states: See where (USA Today) Mar 26, 2025

Beloved Grandfather Dies After ‘Tragic Mistake’ Returning Home for Dinner with His Wife (People) Mar 26, 2025

‘He was gasping for air’: How witnesses describe child fentanyl poisonings (scrippsnews.com) Mar 26, 2025

Medetomidine is replacing xylazine in Philly street fentanyl − creating new hurdles for health care providers and drug users (The Conversation) Mar 26, 2025

Caffeinated ‘workout queen’ dies from heart attack at 28 as heartbroken mom warns ‘keep your kids away from this stuff’ (New York Post) Mar 25, 2025

Blue-green algae alert issued for multiple Orange County lakes by Department of Health (WFTV - TV) Mar 25, 2025

DOH-Lee lifts red tide alert for islands, more (Sanibel Captiva Island Reporter, Islander Current) Mar 25, 2025

Walmart food recalls issued nationwide: Full list of products (AL.com) Mar 25, 2025

Suspected drug dealer arrested, $1.7M of drugs, guns seized in Manatee County’s largest fentanyl bust: MCSO (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Mar 25, 2025

Owner of Baltimore restaurant Costas Inn dies from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning, son says (WJZ - TV) Mar 25, 2025

Target Products Recalled in All 50 States: Full List of Items Affected (Newsweek) Mar 25, 2025

Belize authorities eye carbon monoxide in deaths of 3 American tourists (NBC News) Mar 24, 2025

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

Yes, It’s Possible To Overdose on Vitamins—a Family Doctor Explains (The Healthy) Mar 24, 2025

US Pediatric Fentanyl Exposures Surge Nearly 1200% (Medscape) Mar 24, 2025

Some plants in your yard can sicken or even kill your pets. Here are some to watch out for (The Florida Times Union) Mar 22, 2025

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

Looking for Pet-Safe Houseplants? Try These 7 (msn.com) Mar 22, 2025

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

No laughing matter: Misuse of nitrous oxide on the rise | Action News Investigation (WPVI - TV) Mar 21, 2025

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Side Effects You Should Know Before Taking It (verywellhealth.com) Mar 21, 2025

Researchers find fentanyl poisonings surge among US children (WISH - TV) Mar 20, 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

Packing peanuts aren’t food but people are eating them — and the bizarre trend worries experts (New York Post) 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

Archives