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09/2026

Hayden Panettiere died after taking just one pill laced with fentanyl: report (New York Post) Sep 14, 2026

More than 2 million sour candy bottles recalled over potentially deadly choking hazard (foxbusiness.com) Sep 12, 2026

Blue-green algae alert issued for Lake Howell by Department of Health (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Sep 11, 2026

What are nitazenes? Jacksonville brothers’ case highlights growing concern over counterfeit pills (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Sep 11, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: September 11, 2026 (The Bradenton Times) Sep 11, 2026

A call to poison control could keep kids out of the ER (consumeraffairs) Sep 11, 2026

3 now charged in Miami fentanyl overdose deaths of 18-month-old boy, 63-year-old woman (WTVJ - TV - Miami, FL) Sep 10, 2026

Cannabis edibles pose a growing danger to young kids. An ER doctor explains what to know (CNN) Sep 10, 2026

Ricky Joy Recalls More Than 2.3 Million Sour Crush Candy Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard (cpsc.gov/recalls) Sep 10, 2026

Blue-green algae detected at Doctors Lake in Clay County (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Sep 9, 2026

Florida dengue outbreak: Health officials investigate possible dengue-related death in Tampa (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Sep 9, 2026

Supplements for dogs recalled over salmonella risks (The Hill) Sep 9, 2026

Dog supplements recalled over potential salmonella contamination (foxbusiness.com) Sep 9, 2026

Understanding a Rapidly Shifting Drug Supply: Insights from CDC-Funded Xylazine Research (publichealth.jhu.edu) Sep 9, 2026

Florida distributor recalls 1,500 pounds of pork over Listeria risk (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Sep 8, 2026

Recall issued for 1,500 pounds of pork products due to possible listeria (scrippsnews.com) Sep 8, 2026

Novel Synthetic Opioid Cychlorphine: What Doctors Should Know (medpagetoday.com) Sep 8, 2026

IV Fluids Recalled for ‘Life-Threatening’ Contaminants (People) Sep 7, 2026

Prime Line Distributors, Inc. and Ferrarini USA, Inc. Recall Imported Ready-To-Eat Pork Guanciale Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination (fsis.usda.gov.recalls) Sep 6, 2026

As Fentanyl Sweeps Nation Is This Herbal Product Fueling The US’ Next Big Addiction Crisis? (Daily Caller) Sep 5, 2026

Hillsborough County called ‘epicenter’ of locally acquired dengue cases in Florida (WLFA - TV - Tampa, FL) Sep 4, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: Sept. 4, 2026 (The Bradenton Times) Sep 4, 2026

4th Florida death reported from Vibrio infection (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Sep 4, 2026

Two Enforcement Actions in One Day Target Squishy Toys Holding Water Beads That Swell Inside Children (medicaldaily.com) Sep 4, 2026

Berry recall map shows new warning in 16 states for Walmart customers (Newsweek) Sep 3, 2026

Orange County dengue case prompts mosquito control response (WESH - TV - Orlando, FL) Sep 3, 2026

Frozen berries sold at Walmart recalled in E. coli outbreak. See list (USA Today) Sep 3, 2026

Viral squishy dumpling toys recalled over potentially deadly water bead hazard (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Sep 3, 2026

Popular baby wipes were recalled due to risk of bacterial contamination — here’s what parents should know (NBC News) Sep 3, 2026

Cannabis Edibles Linked to Sharp Rise in Accidental Poisonings Among Children (KMIR - TV) Sep 3, 2026

Clorox Puerto Rico/USVI Recalls: 6 Million Scented Mistolin and Lestoil Multi-Purpose Cleaners Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria (cpsc.gov/recalls) Sep 3, 2026

Skip Hop Recalls Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard (cpsc.gov/recalls) Sep 3, 2026

Fat-burning supplement sold in Florida recalled over dangerous chemical contamination (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Sep 2, 2026

Surge in unapproved, compounded GLP-1 drugs. Are they safe? (KNTV - TV) Sep 1, 2026

Clay County health alert: Blue-green algae found at Middleburg Boat Ramp (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Sep 1, 2026

Amazon, Walmart, Target: 6 products recalled for serious safety risks (Masslive.com) Sep 1, 2026

Clay County Department of Health issues blue-green algae health alert (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Sep 1, 2026

Child Poisonings From Edibles Have Surged 3,307%, New Study Finds (Vice) Sep 1, 2026

Alertan sobre los riesgos del Kratom y sus derivados tras aumento de casos de sobredosis (actionnewsjax.com/noticias-jacksonville) Sep 1, 2026

Ending Overdose: Deaths are falling but new threats emerge (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Sep 1, 2026

Hodo Inc. recalls tofu for possible ink contamination sold in Tampa (WTSP - TV - Tampa, FL) Sep 1, 2026

Gainesville groups unite to address overdose prevention and recovery (WUFT - TV - Gainesville, FL) Sep 1, 2026

08/2026

DEA makes kratom-related compounds Schedule I substances on an emergency basis (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Aug 31, 2026

Tampa woman warns of fentanyl dangers after losing husband and stepson in less than a year (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Aug 31, 2026

Over 3.6 Million Grill Brushes Recalled Due to ‘Risk of Serious Internal Injuries’ After Consumer Reports of Swallowing Metal Bristles (People) Aug 31, 2026

Tofu recalled in 29 states. See list of affected products (USA Today) Aug 31, 2026

Map Shows Food Recalled Over Salmonella, E.Coli Across US in August (Newsweek) Aug 31, 2026

Nearly 2,000 lbs. of cat and dog food recalled nationwide over Salmonella and Listeria concerns (WJW - TV) Aug 31, 2026

Florida Department of Health issues water quality advisory for Crandon Park North in Key Biscayne (WSVN - TV) Aug 30, 2026

55K packs of numbing wipes sold on Amazon, Shopify recalled for severe poison risks: Return ASAP (masslive.com) Aug 29, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: August 28, 2026 (The Bradenton Times) Aug 28, 2026

A family’s weekend at lake turns into carbon monoxide nightmare (KSL - TV) Aug 28, 2026

Dengue cases rise in several Florida counties, CDC data shows (WWSB - TV - Sarasota, FL) Aug 28, 2026

Officials widen lettuce-linked cyclospora outbreak probe to 20 states (The Hill) Aug 28, 2026

FDA: 12 Herbal Supplement Have Been Recalled (yahoo.com) Aug 28, 2026

DOH-Marion issues caution (Ocala Gazette) Aug 28, 2026

Calling the Poison Center Could Prevent Many ER Visits For Young Kids (newswise.com) Aug 27, 2026

Blue-green algae in Lake Weir, DOH-Marion County warns (WCJB - TV - Gainesville, FL) Aug 27, 2026

Illegal Fentanyl Use Double That For Medical Purposes, With High Risk Of OD, Study Finds (U.S. News & World Report) Aug 27, 2026

Recalled alfalfa sprouts tied to two illnesses in Florida (The Palm Beach Post) Aug 27, 2026

Diamond Wipes International Recalls MD Wipe Outz Numbing Tattoo Wipes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging (cpsc.gov/recalls) Aug 27, 2026

Conair Expands Recall of Cuisinart Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard; Over 3.6 Million Brushes Now Recalled (cpsc.gov/recalls) Aug 27, 2026

USDA recalls 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef sold in Texas and Florida (KEYE - TV) Aug 26, 2026

Recalled Blueberries, Jalapenos, Lettuce: What to Know (U.S. News & World Report) Aug 26, 2026

DOH-Seminole Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Howell (Sanford Herald) Aug 24, 2026

Fact-check: Has the US had more foodborne illnesses and recalls than previous years? (WRAL - TV) Aug 24, 2026

Thyroid medication recalled as product can be ‘superpotent,’ FDA says (WFAA - TV) Aug 24, 2026

Fifth person arrested after 1-year-old ingests meth from sippy cup in Nassau County home (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 24, 2026

Bufo toads can be dangerous to pets: What Florida dog owners need to know (mysuncoast.com) Aug 24, 2026

Sprouts recalled after illnesses reported in 15 states. See products (USA Today) Aug 24, 2026

Why Getting High Has Only Gotten Cheaper (The New York Times) Aug 24, 2026

The Ruthless Efficiency of Ultrapotent Street Drugs (The New York Times) Aug 24, 2026

Nearly 40,000 Eye Drop Bottles Are Recalled Over Potential Contamination (The New York Times) Aug 23, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: August 21, 2026 (The Bradenton Times) Aug 22, 2026

Everything Sprouts, LLC Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts Due to Potential E. Coli and Salmonella Risk (fda.gov) Aug 22, 2026

South Florida mom charged after fentanyl, cocaine found in system of 18-month-old son after overdose death, FDLE says (CBS News) Aug 21, 2026

Alfalfa sprout linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, health officials say (AP) Aug 21, 2026

Blue-green algae health alert issued in Clay County (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 21, 2026

Frozen blueberry recall: Possible E. coli contamination among dozens of food recalls (KMSP - TV) Aug 20, 2026

Dangers of tobacco look-a-like products (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 20, 2026

Florida Cyclosporiasis cases rise to 460: Here’s a county-by-county breakdown (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Aug 20, 2026

Poison prevention is Lunch & Learn topic (Ponte Vedra Recorder) Aug 20, 2026

CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using 4 in 1 Plug In Natural Gas and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Immediately Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to Deadly Carbon Monoxide (cpsc.gov/warning) Aug 20, 2026

The Summer the Ticks Took Over (The New York Times Magazine) Aug 20, 2026

The Medical Minute: What Is 7-OH? The Dangerous Addiction Risk Sold at Convenience Stores (newswise.com) Aug 19, 2026

Blueberry recall over deadly E. coli fears hits FDA’s highest-risk level — with 12 sickened, 4 hospitalized (New York Post) Aug 19, 2026

Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops recalled. See the affected product (USA Today) Aug 19, 2026

Biggest FDA Recalls of 2026: Taylor Farms, Blueberries, Eggs and More (Newsweek) Aug 19, 2026

Miami beaches buried under record sargassum as experts race to find a solution (FoxWeather) Aug 19, 2026

As US’s cyclosporiasis cases surpass 15,000, these are the hardest-hit states (The Hill) Aug 19, 2026

Mesmerizing jellyfish take center stage at US museum dedicated to the creatures (ABC News) Aug 19, 2026

Viral Spicy Food Challenges: Have They Become Too Risky? (Medscape) Aug 19, 2026

As More Americans Turn to Cannabis, Problem Use Is Increasing (New York Times) Aug 19, 2026

Outshine fruit bars recalled for possible glass contamination (CNN) Aug 18, 2026

Poison Center Reports Involving Kratom Climbed from 19 to 1,242 in 13 Years as States Split Over Rules (Medical Daily) Aug 18, 2026

Frozen fruit bars sold at Publix recalled for possible glass (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Aug 18, 2026

A Veterinary Sedative Has Overtaken Xylazine in the Illicit Drug Supply and Withdrawal Is the Bigger Danger (Medical Daily) Aug 18, 2026

Severe flooding raises deadly overdose risk in rural Appalachia, study finds – and the harm lasts for years (The Conversation) Aug 18, 2026

Kratom poison center cases have surged 6,500% in the U.S. (ScienceDaily) Aug 18, 2026

Red tide detected in Manatee (islander.org) Aug 18, 2026

Red tide alert issued for St. Marys Inlet (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 17, 2026

Granola sold nationwide recalled. See affected product (USA Today) Aug 17, 2026

Illegal drug organization had enough fentanyl to kill over 3M people: CCSO (WTVT - TV) Aug 17, 2026

Tylenol, Other Medications Fuel Spike In Liver Damage Cases, Poison Center Data Says (U.S. News & World Report) Aug 17, 2026

What is Medetomidine? The latest threat in the street drug supply (northcarolinahealthnews.org) Aug 17, 2026

Florida cyclosporiasis cases surge to 417, nearly double last year: FDOH (MSN) Aug 17, 2026

Granola sold nationwide on Amazon recalled over salmonella contamination fears (Fox Business) Aug 16, 2026

2 arrested after 10-year-old found unresponsive from possible fentanyl overdose in Florida hotel room: LCSO (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Aug 16, 2026

A Safety Expert Wants You to Know About the ‘Silent Killer’ in Hotels—and the 1 Gadget That Can Save Your Life (Travel + Leisure) Aug 16, 2026

Recall issued nationwide for various lunchmeats that may be contaminated with listeria (WSYX - TV) Aug 15, 2026

JFRD recognized for excellence in opioid recovery program (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 15, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: August 14, 2026 (The Bradenton Times) Aug 14, 2026

The Gas Station Herbal Extract Behind a Growing Addiction Crisis (The Wall Street Journal) Aug 14, 2026

Second Red Tide Health Alert issued in Duval County in less than a week (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 14, 2026

Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County welcomes FL Poison Control Centers for 55+ Series (ascension.org/news) Aug 14, 2026

200K magnetic ‘Goody King’ building block toys recalled over ingestion hazard that led to surgery for 2 kids (foxbusiness) Aug 13, 2026

Department of Health – Seminole Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Howell (mysanfordherald.com) Aug 13, 2026

More Whole Foods products recalled in salmonella outbreak. See list (USA Today) Aug 13, 2026

Are the Taylor Farms recalls connected? (The Hill) Aug 13, 2026

A Miami company recalled 29,000 pounds of Argentine beef from Texas and Florida (Miami Herald) Aug 13, 2026

What We Know About Taylor Farms’ Food Recalls (The New York Times) Aug 13, 2026

Goody King Magnetic Building Cubes and Blocks Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnetic Ingestion Hazard; Imported by Yi Suen Commerce (cpsc.gov/recalls) Aug 13, 2026

City Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pastrami and Corned Beef Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination (fsis.usda.gov/recalls) Aug 13, 2026

Dengue fever: 10 locally-acquired cases reported in Tampa Bay (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Aug 12, 2026

FDA Issues Warning About Certain Products Containing Toxic Yellow Oleander (fda.gov/food.alerts) Aug 12, 2026

DOH-Orange Cautions About Blue-Green Algae at Lake Formosa (Pedestrian Bridge) (orange.floridahealth.gov) Aug 12, 2026

3rd person takes plea deal in woman’s drug overdose death after Ultra Music fest (WTVJ - TV - Miami, FL) Aug 11, 2026

2 locally acquired dengue fever cases in Pinellas; county to boost mosquito control efforts (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Aug 11, 2026

Rare red tide bloom in Jacksonville waterway raises concerns about beach safety and marine life (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 11, 2026

Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef recalled. See the affected products (USA Today) Aug 11, 2026

Tobacco-free kids advocates worry new FDA rules will make flavored vapes more accessible in schools (GPB.org) Aug 11, 2026

Florida reports 2nd ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria death of 2026 as cases reach 14 (WOFL - TV - Orlando, FL) Aug 10, 2026

Red Tide Health Alert issued in Duval County (WTLV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 10, 2026

DOH issues water advisory for Lake O toxic algae in Martin County (AOL.com) Aug 10, 2026

Red Tide Alert issued for Fort George Inlet. What you need to know about potential health hazard (news4jax.com) Aug 10, 2026

‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria has killed 7 people along the Gulf Coast this year (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Aug 10, 2026

Salmonella outbreak casts spotlight on Taylor Farms as food safety crisis deepens (Axios) Aug 10, 2026

Common plants in your yard could be dangerous to your pets (WWSB - TV - Sarasota, FL) Aug 9, 2026

Pastrami, corned beef recalled by Chicago company: USDA (News Nation) Aug 9, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: August 7, 2026 (The Bradenton Times) Aug 8, 2026

Is lettuce safe to eat now? What to know amid cyclospora outbreak (USA Today) Aug 8, 2026

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 5 in Louisiana (The New York Times) Aug 8, 2026

Delta-8 Gummies Look Like Candy, and Poison Centers Keep Seeing Small Children Who Ate Them (Medical Daily) Aug 7, 2026

Carbon monoxide poisoning kills 2 St. Paul teens, police say (kstp.com) Aug 7, 2026

Dengue one of 8 Florida mosquito-borne diseases. Symptoms to watch for (Tallahassee Democrat) Aug 7, 2026

Florida Confirms Second Death This Year from Flesh-Eating Bacteria Linked to Oysters and Beaches (People) Aug 7, 2026

Brandon Clarke’s death ruled accidental overdose of cocaine, heroin (The Athletic) Aug 7, 2026

Vaping in Northeast Florida schools: Hundreds of incidents reported in Duval, St. Johns and Clay counties (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Aug 6, 2026

Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce expands to 15 states as cases rise (USA Today) Aug 5, 2026

Blue-green algae reported in Lake Okeechobee by Florida DOH in Glades County (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Aug 5, 2026

Calls to poison centers skyrocket amid rise in use of GLP-1 drugs, experts warn (WMAQ-TV) Aug 4, 2026

Experts warn of confusion and risk as DEA moves against 7-OH products (mynews13.com) Aug 4, 2026

2nd case of dengue fever reported in Hillsborough County (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Aug 4, 2026

What’s in kratom products? Tests find 85% conflict with labels (MedicalXpress) Aug 4, 2026

22-year-old cat survives accidental opioid ingestion after owner mix-up (dvm360) Aug 4, 2026

UF study finds kratom-derived products are frequently mislabeled (news.ufl.edu) Aug 3, 2026

Walmart Nut Butter Recall Map Shows 19 States Hit With New Warning (Newsweek) Aug 3, 2026

Florida found salmonella in food now recalled from Walmart stores in 19 states (Miami Herald) Aug 3, 2026

First deaths reported in cyclosporiasis outbreak (CNN) Aug 3, 2026

Two Deaths Linked to Cyclosporiasis in Michigan (New York Times) Aug 3, 2026

Florida’s fentanyl and drug-related deaths continue to drop | Column (Tampa Bay Times) Aug 3, 2026

‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria death reported in Florida (newsnation.com) Aug 2, 2026

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Tied to Popular Seafood Leaves 12 Sick, 1 Dead (Miami Herald) Aug 1, 2026

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Tied to Popular Seafood Leaves 12 Sick, 1 Dead (Parade) Aug 1, 2026

07/2026

Red Tide Status Update: July 31, 2026 (The Bradenton Times) Jul 31, 2026

Florida toddler’s tragic death sparks manslaughter charges after alleged kratom poisoning (New York Post) Jul 31, 2026

Palm Beach County records Florida’s first 2026 death from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jul 31, 2026

DOH-Martin Issues Blue-Green Algae Health Alert for Area in Lake Okeechobee (martin.floridahealth.gov) Jul 31, 2026

What to Know About Fentanyl & Using Naloxone for Opioid Overdose (healthychildren.org) Jul 31, 2026

2 arrested after death of toddler who ingested kratom pills, West Melbourne police say (WESH - TV - Orlando, FL) Jul 30, 2026

Calor extremo podría estar afectando sus medicamentos (Action News Jax) Jul 30, 2026

Explosive diarrhea parasite cases rise by thousands, now in 45 states (USA Today) Jul 30, 2026

Publix recalls all lots of GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries Due to potential E. coli O145 contamination (fda.gov/safety/recall) Jul 30, 2026

Lethal loophole: How manufacturers synthesize new kratom compounds after Florida ban (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 29, 2026

My daughter’s squishy toy burst on her legs. We ended up in the emergency room. (Business Insider) Jul 29, 2026

Synthetic opioid 7-OH driving surge in Florida Poison Center calls (WFTS - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 29, 2026

Florida’s most venomous snake likes to hang out where? Golf courses are high on the list (Golfweek) Jul 29, 2026

Nationwide recall issued for this thyroid medication. See products (USA Today) Jul 28, 2026

Mosquito bite results in confirmed case of dengue fever in Hillsborough County (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 28, 2026

Toxic blue-green algae detected near Lake Marian pavilion (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Jul 28, 2026

Food poisoning can strike quickly — here’s how to reduce your risk (Consumer Affairs) Jul 28, 2026

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Cases in Michigan exceed 9,200 (WDIV - TV) Jul 27, 2026

The Benadryl Challenge isn’t going away—here’s how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend (medicalxpress.com) Jul 27, 2026

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: What you need to know (WRAL - TV) Jul 26, 2026

Cyclospora outbreak dubbed “lettuce-gate” as concerns over parasitic illness spread across U.S. (CBS News) Jul 25, 2026

Baby teething toys recalled over potentially deadly choking hazard (NewsNation) Jul 25, 2026

13 Children Accidentally Consume Edibles at New Jersey Y.M.C.A. Summer Camp (New York Times) Jul 25, 2026

FDA links recalled eggs to 98 salmonella cases across 17 states (USA Today) Jul 24, 2026

‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria death reported in Florida (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 24, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: July 24, 2026 (The Bradenton Times) Jul 24, 2026

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Florida cases up to 168; county-by-county breakdown (WOFL - TV - Orlando, FL) Jul 24, 2026

Blue-green algae alert issued for Lake Jesup and Lake Howell by Department of Health (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Jul 24, 2026

FDA Recalls Popular Thyroid Medication Nationwide (Prevention) Jul 24, 2026

Parents warned about popular squishy toy trend (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Jul 23, 2026

MAP: Over 150 Cyclospora parasite cases reported in Florida (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 23, 2026

49 arrested in Florida fentanyl, meth and cocaine probe (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 23, 2026

Kratom Crusade: A mother’s mission to take on so-called ‘gas station morphine’ (WTEV - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 22, 2026

US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak (Reuters) Jul 22, 2026

Update: FDA continues to investigate source of cyclosporiasis outbreak (freshfruitportal.com) Jul 21, 2026

Lake Okeechobee’s annual summer blue-green algae outbreak ‘close to the worst’ (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Jul 20, 2026

Relay Peak Research LLC Recalls Zen Principle® Moringa Capsules Because of Possible Health Risk (FDA.gov) Jul 19, 2026

Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories (A Div. of J. B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg Due to Potential Cross Contamination with Ranitidine (fda.gov) Jul 18, 2026

Jacksonville mother turns son’s death into documentary, warns of dangers of kratom, 7-OH (First Coast News) Jul 17, 2026

Tainted Taco Bell ingredient ID’d as potential source of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite, cyclosporiasis: report (New York Post) Jul 16, 2026

Woman and 3 Kids Die of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Pulling Over Car for Flat Tire (People) Jul 16, 2026

Warning! General Mills Issues Major Recall of Popular Rolls Sold in 19 States (Parade) Jul 16, 2026

Flagler Beach warns residents after large bee swarm found near fishing pier (WFTV - TV) Jul 16, 2026

Cyclospora outbreak hits Florida with more than 100 cases | County-by-county breakdown (WESH - TV - Orlando, FL) Jul 16, 2026

How a GLP-1 overdose sent a Wendell woman to the ER (WRAL - TV) Jul 16, 2026

GLP-1 Overdose Sends Woman to the ER: ‘I Wouldn’t Stop Throwing Up.’ Why Doctors Urge Caution (NBC News) Jul 16, 2026

Mechanics say exhaust leaks in vehicles can pose hidden danger after three die from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning (WTOL - TV) Jul 15, 2026

Pediatric expert weighs in | 2 Lancaster County teens hospitalized after partaking in ‘Benadryl challenge’ (WGAL - TV) Jul 15, 2026

Bees swarm, kill dog outside family’s Deerfield Beach home (South Florida SunSentinel) Jul 15, 2026

The Epicenter of Drug Deaths in America Is Shifting West (New York Times) Jul 15, 2026

DOH-Hillsborough Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Thonotosassa (hillsborough.floridahealth.gov) Jul 15, 2026

Your houseplant collection might be a pet emergency waiting to happen. Here’s how to keep your pet safe (Miami Herald) Jul 14, 2026

FDA recall hits 2.5 million bottles of widely used eye drops (Thestreet.com) Jul 14, 2026

Algae toxins in Cape Coral lake: Health officials warn about contact (Naples Daily News) Jul 14, 2026

Woman bitten by snake in Big Cypress National Preserve (WBBH - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jul 14, 2026

Map: Cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea illness continue to climb (The Hill) Jul 13, 2026

A parasite that causes diarrhea has been linked to lettuce: How to prepare food and what produce to avoid (Business Insider) Jul 13, 2026

US food recalls surge past 57 million units as allergens, listeria, and plastic trigger alerts (yahoo.com) Jul 13, 2026

What are kratom’s uses and risks and how are states regulating it? (politifact.com) Jul 13, 2026

Elderly N.J. couple dies together after carbon monoxide fills home (nj.com) Jul 12, 2026

‘The food is really good’: Customers react to Listeria outbreak connected to China Buffet in Tampa (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 10, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: July 10, 2026 (The Bradenton Times) Jul 10, 2026

Florida DOH issues alert for toxic blue-green in Lake Okeechobee (TC Palm) Jul 10, 2026

Vintage medicine bottle turns into wartime explosive at Brooksville’s historic May-Stringer House (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 10, 2026

Woman unknowingly donates explosive chemical to Brooksville museum, sheriff says (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 10, 2026

Florida cracks down on kratom that contains this psychoactive chemical (tcpalm.com) Jul 10, 2026

Why Florida confiscates kratom, ‘gas station morphine’ as deaths rise (tcpalm.com) Jul 10, 2026

An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,400 people. Here’s how to stay safe (CNN) Jul 9, 2026

Map: Where cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea-causing parasitic illness have been reported (The Hill) Jul 9, 2026

Cyclospora vs. food poisoning: The difference in symptoms and when they might appear (WMAQ - TV) Jul 9, 2026

Why Is the DEA Targeting Kratom, an Opioid Replacement Drug? (RollingStone) Jul 9, 2026

Cyclosporiasis in Northeast Florida: Here are the local counties with confirmed cases of intestinal parasite (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jul 8, 2026

These invasive toads pose deadly poisoning threat to Florida pets (USA Today) Jul 8, 2026

15 recent food, product recalls that may impact you (The Hill) Jul 8, 2026

‘Explosive’ Diarrhea Parasite Sickens Nearly 2,000. Here’s Where Cyclospora Outbreaks Are Hitting Hardest (People) Jul 8, 2026

How to Stay Safe From the Severe Stomach Bug That’s Going Around (The New York Times) Jul 8, 2026

Weight loss drug linked to more poison control calls, UT San Antonio researchers say (spectrumlocalnews.com) Jul 7, 2026

Cyclospora outbreak spreads to Florida as CDC tracks nearly 150 cases across U.S. (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Jul 7, 2026

BBQ Tool Recall: 1.7 Million Sold at Major Retailers Pulled (yahoo.com) Jul 7, 2026

Doctors issue warning over massively popular toy that’s hospitalizing children with excruciating injuries (New York Post) Jul 7, 2026

6 venomous snakes live in Florida. Here’s how to identify them (aol.com/news) Jul 7, 2026

Cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea illness top 1K. See states with the most (USA Today) Jul 7, 2026

Record sargassum in Key West, company says (keysnews.com) Jul 7, 2026

Manatee County sees 56% drop in opioid deaths — the biggest decrease in Florida (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 6, 2026

Check your bathroom: CVS Health recalls 75,000 hemorrhoidal wipes (USA Today) Jul 6, 2026

3 children die of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Wayne County (WILX - TV) Jul 6, 2026

Popular high-end shampoo sold nationwide recalled for bacteria (WMAQ - TV) Jul 6, 2026

Blueberries sold at Publix recalled. See the affected states (USA Today) Jul 6, 2026

Frozen blueberries sold at Publix recalled after 12 E. coli cases (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Jul 5, 2026

Which US state is ‘America’s food poisoning capital’ — and how the other 49 rank for risk (New York Post) Jul 5, 2026

Diarrhea-causing parasite flares up in Florida. Here’s what to watch for (WKMG - TV) Jul 3, 2026

Ingestion hazard leads to recall of 1.7 million grill brushes (fox13news.com) Jul 3, 2026

‘Explosive’ diarrhea illness reported in Florida. Here’s what to know (The Palm Beach Post) Jul 3, 2026

Specialty shampoo recalled in US, Canada. See affected products (USA Today) Jul 2, 2026

Kava is trending. The science is still catching up (WRAL - TV) Jul 2, 2026

DEA moves to ban opioid-like kratom compound 7-OH (The Hill) Jul 2, 2026

Utz Potato Chip Recall Receives FDA’s Highest Risk Level Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination (NBC News) Jul 2, 2026

‘Explosive Diarrhea Parasite’ Sickens 170 in Michigan, Hospitalizes At Least 20 Nationwide (NBC News) Jul 2, 2026

Regular Users Can Tolerate Previously ‘Unsurvivable’ Amounts of Fentanyl (The New York Times) Jul 2, 2026

Conair Recalls Over One Million Cuisinart Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard (cpsc.gov/recalls) Jul 2, 2026

Foodborne Parasitic Outbreak That Causes ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea Has Spread to 17 States (People) Jul 1, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: 7/1/26 (The Bradenton Times) Jul 1, 2026

CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea in multiple states (The Hill) Jul 1, 2026

Supplement sold nationwide at Walmart, Amazon recalled for fatal infection risks (masslive.com) Jul 1, 2026

06/2026

Potato chips recalled by massive snack company, potentially contaminated with salmonella (WKRC - TV) Jun 30, 2026

Man pleads guilty to operating multi-kilo fentanyl conspiracy from Georgia to Jacksonville (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jun 30, 2026

Florida leaders, health officials raise concerns about 7-OH products (WESH - TV) Jun 30, 2026

Florida lawmakers considering permanent restrictions on 7-OH, related compounds (WTLV - TV) Jun 29, 2026

Baby oil recall: Thousands of bottles have child poisoning risk (syracuse.com) Jun 29, 2026

Investigators share update on deaths of five in Rolla, Mo., from carbon monoxide poisoning (WKY - TV) Jun 29, 2026

Supplements sold online through major retailers recalled nationwide over potential salmonella risk (Fox Business) Jun 29, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: 6/26/26 (The Bradenton Times) Jun 27, 2026

Jails are the frontline in fielding dangerous new type of drug withdrawal (statnews.com) Jun 26, 2026

Thousands of Bottles of Popular Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Across the U.S. (NBC News) Jun 26, 2026

Recall alert: 684K bags of Zapps, Dirty chips recalled; classified as Class I (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Jun 26, 2026

Recall After 8 Hospitalizations, 1 Death Due to Listeria Contamination (Prevention) Jun 26, 2026

DOH-Hillsborough Cautions About Blue Green Algae at Bayport Colony Canal (hillsborough.floridahealth.gov) Jun 26, 2026

‘It’s scary!’ DEA’s Florida drug lab sounds alarm as fentanyl and carfentanil make frightening comebacks (WFTS - TV - Tampa, FL) Jun 25, 2026

Florida babysitter arrested after unattended child tested positive for THC, police say (WOFL - TV) Jun 25, 2026

Florida restricts “7-OH’ kratom product linked to addiction, overdoses, hundreds of deaths (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jun 25, 2026

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Boom Linked To Surge In Poison Control Calls (U.S. News & World Report) Jun 25, 2026

Sargassum creates stinky mess on the Florida Keys shoreline; how long will it last? (Keys Weekly) Jun 25, 2026

Honlyne LED Party Favors Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Button Cell Batteries; Sold by Huizhou Rongheng Network Technology (cpsc.gov/recalls) Jun 25, 2026

Experts warn of increased pest activity in Florida due to El Niño (WESH - TV - Orlando, FL) Jun 24, 2026

IN DEPTH: Poison Control Warns Parents About the Dangerous Benadryl Challenge (WOKV - FM - Jacksonville, FL) Jun 24, 2026

Emergency calls for dogs eating cannabis products are increasing: “It was a really scary situation” (CBS News) Jun 23, 2026

Florida extends crackdown with new rules on 7-OH, other kratom-related products (WUSF - FM - Tampa, FL) Jun 23, 2026

A toxic toad could kill your pet. What to do during Miami’s rainy season (Miami Herald) Jun 23, 2026

Researchers trace soaring poison control calls to semaglutide approval for weight loss (news-medical.net) Jun 23, 2026

Florida Attorney General signs emergency rule aimed at cracking down on 7-OH (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Jun 22, 2026

Attorney General James Uthmeier Signs Emergency Rule Immediately Scheduling Dangerous 7-OH and Related Compounds as Schedule I Controlled Substances (myfloridalegal.com) Jun 22, 2026

Warning: Parents — These Deadly Social Media Trends Are Still Active And Killing Children (yahoo.com) Jun 21, 2026

Health alert issued for Lake Okeechobee after blue-green algae tested (Naples Daily News) Jun 21, 2026

Popular teething toy sold on Amazon for years recalled over choking hazard for children (FOX Business) Jun 21, 2026

Smelly sargassum inundates Florida beaches. These states could be next (The Hill) Jun 20, 2026

Blue-green algae alert issued for Lake Howell by Department of Health (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Jun 19, 2026

Mosquito-borne virus detected in Central Florida as summer begins (WESH - TV) Jun 19, 2026

Poison centers link growing Benadryl abuse among teens to dangerous social media trends (Fox News) Jun 19, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: 6/19/26 (The Bradenton Times) Jun 19, 2026

Five found dead after report of carbon monoxide in Phelps County (fox2now.com) Jun 19, 2026

After USF student dies of fentanyl overdose, 2 men sentenced to federal prison (yahoo.com) Jun 19, 2026

Chaotic moment Knicks fans climb structure to save reveler from apparent overdose during championship parade (New York Post) Jun 19, 2026

DOH-Hillsborough Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Thonotosassa (hillsborough.floridahealth.gov) Jun 19, 2026

Opioid overdose deaths drop in Florida (Florida Keys Free Press) Jun 18, 2026

GOPO Toys Recalls Pull String Teething Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys (cpsc.gov/recalls) Jun 18, 2026

Cheese recall expanded after deadly Listeria outbreak (NewsNation) Jun 17, 2026

FDA Recalls Infant Formula Sold at Target Over Botulism Concerns (Prevention) Jun 17, 2026

Blue-Green Algae Advisory Issued for Silver Lake in Withlacoochee State Forest (hernandosun.com) Jun 17, 2026

Couple dies of carbon monoxide poisoning, 6 hospitalized as IN officials push generator safety (WLS - TV) Jun 16, 2026

List of foods recalled over salmonella contamination continues to grow. See the updated list (WMAQ - TV) Jun 16, 2026

Palos Hills Couple dies of carbon monoxide poisoning from generator after storm (Chicago Tribune) Jun 16, 2026

Sargassum is piling up on South Florida beaches again. Is it harmful? (USA Today) Jun 16, 2026

Life-threatening GLP-1 overdoses are on the rise — what’s behind the scary increase (New York Post) Jun 16, 2026

Florida Department of Health Issues Warning on Dangerous Opioid-Like Products Sold in Stores Across Florida (floridahealth.gov) Jun 16, 2026

Drug overdose deaths are decreasing nationwide and locally (WJHG - TV - Panama City, FL) Jun 15, 2026

Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Advisory for Lake Bryant (352today.com) Jun 15, 2026

Fentanyl Users Take Daily Doses 60 Times The Lethal Level (U.S. News & World Report) Jun 15, 2026

FDA upgrades Alfredo sauce recall to highest risk level over potential salmonella contamination (Good Morning America) Jun 14, 2026

Organic formula brand issues recall after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism (CBS News) Jun 14, 2026

Nara Organics recalls infant formula after 3 babies are diagnosed with botulism (NBC News) Jun 14, 2026

Enid father warns parents of social media challenge after daughter is hospitalized (KFOR - TV) Jun 13, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: June 12, 2026 (The Bradenton Times) Jun 13, 2026

3 Children Have Died from Apparent Allergy Medication Overdoses in Connecticut, Officials Say (People) Jun 12, 2026

Nicotine pouches are becoming more potent. Experts are worried. (NBC News) Jun 12, 2026

Seaweed invasion in South Florida is more than annoying. It carries health risks too. (South Florida SunSentinel) Jun 12, 2026

Alfredo sauce sold in 41 states recalled over Salmonella concerns (NewsNation) Jun 12, 2026

Benadryl-related poison control calls are rising. What parents can do (USA Today) Jun 12, 2026

Amid social media challenge, calls to poison centers for Benadryl among teens more than double this year than last (ABC News) Jun 11, 2026

Florida mom arrested after baby overdoses on methamphetamine: MCSO (WTVT - TV - Tampa FL) Jun 11, 2026

3 Connecticut children die following ‘unusual’ over-the-counter drug overdoses (New York Post) Jun 11, 2026

CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Darice “Timeless Minis” Miniature Red Wagons, Chairs and Watering Cans Immediately Due to Risk of Injury from Lead Poisoning; Violate Federal Ban for Lead in Paint (cpsc.gov) Jun 11, 2026

3 Connecticut children die from apparent diphenhydramine overdoses, no confirmed link to viral ‘Benadryl challenge’ (ABC News) Jun 10, 2026

Poison control expert discusses diphenhydramine dangers (WFSB - TV) Jun 10, 2026

3 Connecticut children die of apparent overdose, officials issue warning (WTNH - TV) Jun 10, 2026

Vitamin A overdoses rose by 38.7% in 2025: How do you get the right amount? (Medicalnewstoday.com) Jun 10, 2026

South Florida beachgoers annoyed by smelly “tsunami” of seaweed. Cities try to rake it, but it keeps coming back (CBS News) Jun 9, 2026

Officials warn about deadly listeria outbreak linked to this cheese (USA Today) Jun 9, 2026

Allergy Recall: Nearly 900,000 Drugs Pulled from Market (The Healthy) Jun 9, 2026

Deadly listeria outbreak traced to soft cheese. See recalled products (USA Today) Jun 8, 2026

Veterinarian warns pet owners about blue-green algae after dog poisoning case (WALB - TV) Jun 8, 2026

What is 7-OH? Experts Warn of Emerging Opioid Threat (Newsweek) Jun 8, 2026

¿Está TikTok alimentando el vapeo en adolescentes? (Actionnewsjax.com) Jun 8, 2026

Anna Faris Says She Almost Died From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Renting a Vacation Home (eonline.com) Jun 6, 2026

Poison center reports rose 39% for a common supplement — after it was incorrectly touted as a measles cure (New York Post) Jun 6, 2026

Target recalls baby wipes, cites risk of ‘life-threatening infections’ (USA Today) Jun 6, 2026

San Francisco streets are reeling from deadly drug 20x more powerful than fentanyl (New York Post) Jun 5, 2026

FDA alerts public to recall of packaged Dried Herring Fish (Spectrumlocalnews.com) Jun 5, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: June 5, 2026 (The Bradenton Times) Jun 5, 2026

Health alert issued for Lake Jesup due to blue-green algae toxins (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Jun 5, 2026

Lawsuit says ‘Feel Free’ kratom drink caused son’s fatal overdose (The Palm Beach Post) Jun 5, 2026

Family of Palm Beach County man files wrongful death lawsuit over kratom-based drink (WPBF - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jun 5, 2026

Amanita mushroom poisonings prompt concerns after deaths. A doctor explains what to know (CNN) Jun 5, 2026

California police sound alarm on vaping middle schoolers (News Nation) Jun 4, 2026

Wild mushroom poisoning cases put California on alert (News Nation) Jun 4, 2026

Popular frozen snack latest to be recalled over salmonella concerns: Full list (The Hill) Jun 4, 2026

Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Soft Cheese (June 2026) (fda.gov/food) Jun 4, 2026

These 4 of the state’s 6 venomous snakes can be found in South Florida (USA Today) Jun 3, 2026

Florida is home to 44 snake species, six being venomous but all beneficial (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jun 3, 2026

High-Puff Vapes Become More Toxic Over Time, Study Says (U.S. News & World Report) Jun 3, 2026

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Moringa Leaf Powder (January 2026) (fda.gov) Jun 3, 2026

How to safely handle pool chemicals (vcuhealth.org) Jun 3, 2026

Orphines: the new deadly opioids penetrating the street drug market (theweek.com) Jun 3, 2026

Opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl linked to nearly 60 deaths in East Tennessee (WATE - TV) Jun 2, 2026

5 of Florida’s most dangerous animals and how to stay safe (Florida Today) Jun 2, 2026

TikTok Videos Fuel Illicit Vaping Culture Among Underage Youth (U.S. News & World Report) Jun 2, 2026

Five Florida cases of ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ reported as ‘hot beach season’ begins (yahoo.com) Jun 2, 2026

U.S. overdose deaths dropped in 2024 amid uneven progress, study finds (Medical Xpress) Jun 2, 2026

Colleen Burton: Keep the hemp loophole closed (Florida Politics) Jun 2, 2026

Cheese bread sold at Costco, Walmart recalled over salmonella concerns (The Hill) Jun 1, 2026

Marijuana toxicity cases rise among pets as legalization expands (WPLG - TV - Miami, FL) Jun 1, 2026

‘Sexual Chocolate’ Faces Recalls After FDA Tests Reveal Undisclosed Viagra (Wired) Jun 1, 2026

Florida seeing sharp drop in overdose deaths, as demands for treatment persist (WINK - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Jun 1, 2026

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