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02/2026

Is there red tide anywhere at Florida beaches during spring break? (TC Palm) Feb 27, 2026

Children’s toys recalled due to lead exposure (WBNG - TV) Feb 26, 2026

Weber recalls 3.2M wire grill brushes due to internal injury concerns (USA Today) Feb 26, 2026

Millions of Weber grill brushes recalled due to internal injuries, requiring surgery: CPSC (WJW - TV) Feb 26, 2026

Carbon monoxide poisoning: Symptoms and safety tips (WPRI - TV) Feb 26, 2026

High Springs Offers Free Narcan Overdose Antidote at Public Sites (Alachua County Today) Feb 26, 2026

TheKiddoSpace Recalls Peg Doll Children’s Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard; Violate Small Parts Ban (CPSC.gov) Feb 26, 2026

What to know about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning after college student’s death (PBS) Feb 25, 2026

Rare blue by-the-wind-sailors wash up on Florida beach; can they sting you? (Herald-Tribune) Feb 25, 2026

Why the Tennessee Poison Center is Drowning in Calls Over Bootleg Weight-Loss Medications (livemedianews.gr) Feb 25, 2026

Dog treats recalled over fears of salmonella contamination, FDA says (FoxBusiness.com) Feb 24, 2026

College student from Long Island killed by carbon monoxide poisoning while charging phone in car during historic blizzard (New York Post) Feb 24, 2026

College Student Dies of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning While Charging Phone in His Car During Blizzard (People) Feb 24, 2026

Can Dogs Eat Chocolate? What To Do If Your Dog Consumes This Toxic Food (Forbes) Feb 24, 2026

Accused cartel boss appears in Florida court after massive U.S. drug trafficking probe (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Feb 24, 2026

Nationwide Recalls on Frozen Food, Supplements and More to Be Aware of Right Now (EatingWell) Feb 24, 2026

College student dies of carbon monoxide poisoning amid blizzard (USA Today) Feb 24, 2026

LSU researcher, students develop new method for tracking synthetic opioids through wastewater (lsureveille.com) Feb 24, 2026

Cychlorphine drug advisory: Officials warn of synthetic opioid linked to overdose deaths (WXIX - TV) Feb 23, 2026

Nationwide recall issued for popular supplement, consumer health risk: Return ASAP (masslive.com) Feb 23, 2026

Vinegar sold on Amazon recalled over poisoning, burn risk (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Feb 23, 2026

Introduction to Poison Ivy and some of its relatives (WGCU - FM - Fort Meyers, FL) Feb 23, 2026

DOH-Hillsborough Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Thonotosassa (hillsborough.floridahealth.gov) Feb 23, 2026

High Springs launches free Narcan distribution program (The Independent Florida Alligator) Feb 22, 2026

Largest Seizure of Illegal Vapes in Florida History Announced (westorlandonews.com) Feb 21, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: 2/20/26 (The Bradenton Times) Feb 20, 2026

The overdose crisis is shrinking — and mutating (Axios) Feb 20, 2026

Restrooms will be shut down at this Central Florida high school over vaping (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Feb 19, 2026

Officials warn residents after blue-green algae detected at Peace River in Hardee County (WFTS - TV - Tampa, FL) Feb 19, 2026

Nobody knows if Wisconsin hemp products are safe or legal. So we tested them. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Feb 19, 2026

Oyster recall expands to 10 states over potential norovirus contamination (News Nation) Feb 19, 2026

Joly’s Recalls 80% Vinegar Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Poisoning and Chemical Burns; Violates FHSA Labeling Requirements (cpsa.gov) Feb 19, 2026

North Fort Myers gas station clerk accused of selling alcohol & vapes to minors (WZTV - TV - Fort Meyers, FL) Feb 18, 2026

FDA recalls certain oysters shipped to Florida for possible norovirus contamination (WFLA - TV - Tampa, FL) Feb 18, 2026

New synthetic opioid may resist naloxone, forensic officials warn (police1.com) Feb 18, 2026

Why is blue-green algae lining miles of SW Florida’s Caloosahatchee? (News-Press) Feb 18, 2026

Wisconsin families join national protest against Snapchat over teen fentanyl deaths (WBAY - TV) Feb 18, 2026

FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and Consumers Not to Eat Certain Oysters from British Columbia, Canada Harvest Area BC 17-20 CLF #1401656 Potentially Contaminated with Norovirus (FDA.gov) Feb 18, 2026

Check your pantry: Peanut butter recalled in 40 states (USA Today) Feb 17, 2026

Massive Caloosahatchee algae bloom stretches for miles in SW Florida (News-Press) Feb 17, 2026

The Manchineel Is A Poisonous Tropical Tree That Can Kill You (Southern Living) Feb 17, 2026

Major drug trafficking operations in Central Florida result in 51 arrests (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Feb 16, 2026

Brooks Nader requires ambulance rescue after severe food poisoning strikes during tropical birthday trip (Fox News) Feb 16, 2026

My Dog Ate Weed. Now What? Marijuana Poisoning in Dogs (petmd.com) Feb 16, 2026

Baby food recalled nationwide after dangerous toxin found in federal testing raises health concerns (foxbusiness.com) Feb 15, 2026

Baby Food Brand Is Recalling Product Due to Contamination Concerns — Here’s What to Know (People) Feb 15, 2026

Baby Food Recall Sparks New Nationwide Warning to Parents (Newsweek) Feb 13, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: 2/13/26 (The Bradenton Times) Feb 13, 2026

‘Selling poison to our children’: Grady Judd, AG Uthmeier detail takedown of fentanyl rings (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Feb 13, 2026

Nearly 900 illegal vapes confiscated in Central Florida (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Feb 13, 2026

Police warn after 5-year-old Massachusetts child sickened after eating marijuana gummy mistaking it for candy (fallriverreporter.com) Feb 13, 2026

Osceola Health Department issues blue-green algae health alert for Lake Marion (Osceola News-Gazette) Feb 13, 2026

DOH-Lee Lifts Blue-Green Algae Health Alert for Caloosahatchee River-Sebastian Canal (lee.floridahealth.gov) Feb 13, 2026

Deadly “Benadryl Challenge” warning issued to New York Parents (Hudson Valley Post) Feb 13, 2026

Extensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Powder Capsules (cdc.gov) Feb 13, 2026

Quick, Right Response Essential After Pesticide Exposure (morningagclips.com) Feb 11, 2026

US Coast Guard officer, wife and 2 children found dead inside home (USA Today) Feb 10, 2026

Parents need to know about this dangerous essential oil recall happening right now (Pennlive.com) Feb 10, 2026

Toxic algae blooms reappear in Caloosahatchee, sparking health warning (News-Press) Feb 10, 2026

Officials identify family of 4 killed from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Marion County (WCJB - TV - Gainesville, FL) Feb 10, 2026

Michigan health officials warn against dangerous pesticides sold online (WXMI - TV) Feb 10, 2026

Teen, toddler among 4 killed after carbon monoxide poisoning in Ocala (WESH - TV - Orlando, FL) Feb 9, 2026

4 Dead, 39 Poisoned by Toxic Wild Mushrooms in California (People) Feb 9, 2026

Push-to-start vehicle source of carbon monoxide poisoning that claimed lives of Neptune Beach couple, dog (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Feb 9, 2026

A Silent Killer: Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Feb 9, 2026

Poison Control Centers: Your taxes at work saving lives (Miami's Community News) Feb 9, 2026

Central Florida woman recalls battle against fentanyl addiction (mynews13.com) Feb 8, 2026

4 Dead in Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat. (New York Times) Feb 8, 2026

School complaints led to drug bust of 2,500 vapes in Florida (TC Palm) Feb 7, 2026

4 dead, including 2 kids, after possible carbon monoxide poisoning at Florida home: Sheriff (WTVJ - TV - Miami, FL) Feb 7, 2026

California urges people to avoid wild mushrooms after 4 deaths, 3 liver transplants (CBS News) Feb 7, 2026

Florida completes biggest sweep of illegal vapes in state history (Florida Politics) Feb 7, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: 2/6/26 (The Bradenton Times) Feb 6, 2026

Changing drug landscape: As overdose deaths decline, new threats emerge in Chicago area (WLS - TV) Feb 5, 2026

DHS issues warning about trend of domestic partners poisoning loved ones (FOX News) Feb 5, 2026

Harmful blue-green algae found in canal off Caloosahatchee River (WFTX - TV - Fort Meyers) Feb 5, 2026

Use of ‘chemical and biological toxins’ to poison domestic partners has increased, DHS says (NBC News) Feb 5, 2026

Weight loss drug overdose calls on the rise (The Hill) Feb 5, 2026

DOH-Hillsborough Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Thonotosassa (hillsborough.floridahealth.gov) Feb 5, 2026

Massive Georgia drug bust leads to 55 arrests in fentanyl, cocaine and meth trafficking case, FBI says (CBS News) Feb 4, 2026

Weight loss drug overdose calls on the rise (NewsNation) Feb 4, 2026

Energy supplement recalled — for containing an erectile dysfunction drug that lasts longer than Viagra (New York Post) Feb 4, 2026

Families of 3 American women who died in Belize resort from carbon monoxide poisoning file suit (NBC News) Feb 4, 2026

Turmeric Supplements Recalled Nationwide Due to Mold—Over 40,000 Bottles Affected (EatingWell) Feb 4, 2026

Florida’s record vape raid highlights booming black‑market trade (WKRG - TV) Feb 3, 2026

DHS warns of increasing trend in domestic partner poisonings (ABC News) Feb 3, 2026

Hollywood partners with Robin Foundation to install emergency Narcan cabinets (WPLG - TV - Miami, FL) Feb 3, 2026

Costco announces recall of mini beignets due to labeling error (NewsNation) Feb 3, 2026

A 7-Year-Old Overdosed on GLP-1 Drugs, and She Isn’t the First or Last Kid to Do It (Vice) Feb 3, 2026

Scientists Warn Against Breathing in Secondhand Vape ‘Smoke’ (Newsweek) Feb 3, 2026

Popular Vitamin Company Issues Massive Recall—What Consumers Need to Know (Men's Journal) Feb 2, 2026

Operation Fentanyl Free America sees success but also uncovers new drug trends, smuggling tactics in Southeast Georgia (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Feb 2, 2026

Good news for Florida: New numbers show life expectancy hits new high (The Palm Beach Post) Feb 2, 2026

Hemp and marijuana are the same species. So why all the different laws? (NPR) Feb 2, 2026

Dangerous ‘Benadryl Challenge’ Puts Teens in Peril (wordhealth.net) Feb 2, 2026

01/2026

Red Tide Status Update: 1/30/26 (The Bradenton Times) Jan 31, 2026

DOH-Hillsborough Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Hobbs Lake – South (hillsborough.floridahealth.gov) Jan 30, 2026

Florida lawmakers push to ban retail nitrous oxide sales (WTXL - TV - Tallahassee, FL) Jan 29, 2026

We Tested Vapes in Colorado for Signs of Hemp. This Is What We Found. (propublica.org) Jan 29, 2026

New bill targets marketing for non-FDA approved vapes to keep e-cigarettes from kids (WKMG - TV - Orlando, FL) Jan 29, 2026

Yet another person dies from eating toxic ‘death cap’ mushroom in Calif. (New York Post) Jan 29, 2026

AiTuiTui Pull String Teething Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by Vanfun (cpsc.gov) Jan 29, 2026

Mindbodygreen Recalls Ultimate Multivitamin+ Dietary Supplement Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging (cpsc.gov) Jan 29, 2026

Sefudun 5% Minoxidil Hair Growth Serum Kits Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging; Sold on Amazon by Nengmiaokeji (cpsc.gov/recalls) Jan 29, 2026

US life expectancy reached a record high in 2024 as deaths from drug overdose and Covid-19 dropped (CNN) Jan 29, 2026

U.S. life expectancy hits a new high as deaths from overdoses and COVID fall (npr.org) Jan 29, 2026

Contra Costa County man latest to die from California toxic wild mushroom outbreak (CBS News) Jan 28, 2026

How to keep kids safe as carbon monoxide hospitalizations spike this winter (ABC News) Jan 28, 2026

‘She was just laying there, like lifeless’ | Family recounts 7-year-old’s GLP-1 overdose as poison centers see spike in calls (WHTR - TV) Jan 28, 2026

Spike in carbon monoxide exposures amid extreme cold (ABC News) Jan 28, 2026

Hobby Lobby Recalls Giraffe and Llama Plush Toys with Clips Due to Choking Hazard (USA Today) Jan 28, 2026

Gallia County health officials warn of Xylazine use (thepostathens.com) Jan 28, 2026

Gerber issues nationwide recall: Things to know (WPIX - TV) Jan 27, 2026

Salmonella Risk: It’s Not Just Chocolate Bars That Were Recalled (CNET) Jan 27, 2026

FDA Announces Recall of Chia Seeds Sold Nationwide—Products May Contain Salmonella (Health.com) Jan 27, 2026

Florida updates ‘Dirty Dozen’ list of invasive species to include irritating reptile (The Palm Beach Post) Jan 26, 2026

Florida updates ‘Dirty Dozen’ list of invasive species to include irritating reptile (The Tallahassee Democrat) Jan 26, 2026

Chia Seed Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning to Whole Foods, Amazon Customers (Newsweek) Jan 26, 2026

Poison Control Centers Save America Billions Of Dollars Every Year, Report Finds (U.S. News & World Report) Jan 26, 2026

DOH-Lee Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Caloosahatchee River-Sebastian Canal (lee.floridahealth.gov) Jan 26, 2026

Chocolate Bar Recall Expands amid Risk of Fatal Infections Due to Possible Contamination (People) Jan 25, 2026

Avoiding a potential killer this winter: carbon monoxide poisoning (WTOP - FM) Jan 25, 2026

Raid halts deadly narcotics pipeline from LA to South Florida, kilo of fentanyl seized (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jan 24, 2026

22 students at Florida school taken to hospital after carbon monoxide scare (WESH - TV - Orlando, FL) Jan 23, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: 1/23/26 (The Bradenton Times) Jan 23, 2026

The public health win hiding in plain sight: poison centers (VOX) Jan 23, 2026

Florida Department of Health warns of blue-green algae in Lake Monroe (The Daytona Beach News-Journal) Jan 23, 2026

Couple, dog found dead in Neptune Beach home last year died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning: ME (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 23, 2026

Blue-green algae alert issued for Volusia County Lake by Department of Health (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Jan 22, 2026

Popular cleaning product recalled over bacterial contamination fears (foxbusiness.com) Jan 22, 2026

Overdose numbers down, but Poison Control still on alert (WJXT - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 22, 2026

Overdose deaths fall as resources grow; uncertainty still surrounds funding (Spectrumnews1.com) Jan 22, 2026

Trio of dairy giants recall infant formula over contamination fears (foxbusiness.com) Jan 22, 2026

Based Online Fidget Magnet Ball Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Magnet Ingestion; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys (cpsc.gov/recalls) Jan 22, 2026

Two children in Bowling Green overdose after ‘Benadryl Challenge’ (WTVG - TV) Jan 21, 2026

Florida DOH issues health alert for harmful blue-green algae in pond near Dorothy B. Oven Park (WCTV - TV - Tallahassee, FL) Jan 21, 2026

Palatka man accused of running multi-county drug operation (WJAX - TV - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 21, 2026

Heat failure safety: How to stay warm without risking carbon monoxide poisoning (atlantanewsfirst.com) Jan 21, 2026

Is Your Medicine Cabinet a Mess? (New York Times) Jan 21, 2026

Portuguese man o’ war spotted along Space Coast beaches (WOFL - TV - Orlando, FL) Jan 20, 2026

DOH-Orange warns residents blue-green algae in Lake Gatlin (WFTV - TV - Orlando, FL) Jan 20, 2026

US drug overdose deaths plummet 20% as Trump administration cracks down on southern border (FOX News) Jan 20, 2026

Penn Medicine on ‘front lines’ of new drug crisis as withdrawal cases rise in Philadelphia (The Daily Pennsylvanian) Jan 20, 2026

13K pounds of frozen chicken breast recalled due to listeria risk (USA Today) Jan 19, 2026

Chicken sold in 7 states recalled for potential listeria contamination (CBS News) Jan 19, 2026

U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveal (Los Angeles Times) Jan 19, 2026

Listeria scare triggers massive recall of nearly 7 tons of ready-to-eat chicken in several states (New York Post) Jan 19, 2026

Dietary supplement recalled over risk of ‘life-threatening events’ (KTLA - TV) Jan 17, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: 1/16/26 (The Bradenton Times) Jan 16, 2026

Neighbors concerned after state health department issues blue-green algal bloom warning in South Miami canal (CBS News Miami) Jan 16, 2026

DOH-Orange Cautions About Blue Green Algae at Lake Gatlin (W. Shore) (orange.floridahealth.gov) Jan 16, 2026

California warns of death cap mushrooms outbreak resulting in 3 deaths (USA Today) Jan 15, 2026

Map shows states where potentially deadly recalled cheeses were sold (USA Today) Jan 15, 2026

Nationwide chocolate recall expands to include more bars that could be contaminated (The Hill) Jan 15, 2026

Toxic mushrooms sicken 35, kill 3 in California outbreak. ‘This hasn’t stopped’ (The Sacramento Bee) Jan 15, 2026

Bay Area experts warn against foraging for deadly wild mushrooms (KGO - TV) Jan 15, 2026

Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella (CNN) Jan 14, 2026

Decline in overdose deaths slowing: Government data (The Hill) Jan 14, 2026

Bay Area resident dies after eating wild mushrooms as CA sees more poisonings than usual (CBS News) Jan 14, 2026

California Combats Largest Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in the Country (KQED - TV) Jan 14, 2026

Health department warns about blue-green algae in canal in South Miami area (Miami Herald) Jan 14, 2026

US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals (apnews.com) Jan 14, 2026

Chocolate bars voluntarily recalled for possible salmonella contamination (ABC News) Jan 14, 2026

FDA upgrades voluntary cheese recall to highest risk level: What to know about the products (ABC News) Jan 14, 2026

DEA Miami Field Division increases enforcement targeting fentanyl traffickers (Lake Okeechobee News) Jan 14, 2026

US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals (ABC News) Jan 14, 2026

Recalled “super greens” supplement linked to dozens of salmonella cases, CDC says (CBS News) Jan 14, 2026

Taking Acetaminophen to Curb Flu Symptoms? Take Care Not to Overdose. (firstwordpharma.com) Jan 14, 2026

UCF Researcher, Nonprofit Create AI-Powered Tool to Reduce Florida Overdoses (Florida Trend) Jan 14, 2026

Acetaminophen rises to top 10 pet poisons in 2025 (dvm360) Jan 14, 2026

Sea Moss Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning to Customers (Newsweek) Jan 13, 2026

Taking Acetaminophen to Curb Flu Symptoms? Take Care Not to Overdose (newswise.com) Jan 13, 2026

Kansas attorney general warns parents about ‘smart vapes’ targeting youth (KWCH - TV) Jan 13, 2026

Nursing student uses lifesaving lessons to help save a life on way to class (Bay News 9) Jan 12, 2026

Chocolate recalled after Salmonella threat (cleveland.com) Jan 12, 2026

Frozen Tater Tots Recalled Over Plastic Contamination (healthday.com) Jan 12, 2026

8 hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak poisons dozen at Gravesend, Brooklyn home (WABC - TV) Jan 12, 2026

FDA Issues Highest Risk Level for Nationwide Cheese Recall—Products May Be Contaminated With Listeria (health.com) Jan 12, 2026

Recall of Dietary Supplements–‘Life-Threatening’ (Newsweek) Jan 11, 2026

“Pink cocaine” is spreading in U.S. — and users don’t know what’s in it (Axios) Jan 10, 2026

Another California resident dies of death cap mushroom poisoning (nbcnews.com) Jan 9, 2026

Nursing student helps save a man believed to be overdosing (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Jan 9, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: 1/9/26 (The Bradenton Times) Jan 9, 2026

China’s fentanyl crackdown led to a stunning drop in U.S. overdoses, research says (Axios) Jan 9, 2026

Osceola Health Department issues blue-green algae health alert for Lake Marion (Osceola News-Gazette) Jan 9, 2026

DOH-Escambia Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Admiral Mason Park Pond (escambia.floridahealth.gov) Jan 9, 2026

Decrease in drug deaths stems from ‘shock’ to fentanyl supply, new research suggests (statnews.com) Jan 8, 2026

Florida Poison Control encourages Nassau County students to enter national contest (floridanewsline.com) Jan 8, 2026

FDA Issues Most Serious Risk Level for Cheese Recall (Newsweek) Jan 7, 2026

DOH-Hillsborough Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Hobbs Lake – South and Lake Thonotosassa (hillsborough.floridahealth.gov) Jan 7, 2026

Nestle recalls infant formula batches in 25 countries over toxin risk (Reuters) Jan 6, 2026

Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears (BBC) Jan 6, 2026

California teen dies of overdose after months of seeking drug advice from ChatGPT, mother claims (New York Post) Jan 6, 2026

Why carbon monoxide poisoning is more common in the winter (ahchealthnews.com) Jan 5, 2026

Popular weight loss product recalled nationwide: FDA (WPIX - TV) Jan 5, 2026

CDC tracking Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters (WOKV - FM - Jacksonville, FL) Jan 5, 2026

Cane toads: This invasive Florida creature is toxic; danger to pets (Marco Eagle) Jan 3, 2026

Red Tide Status Update: 12/31/25 (The Bradenton Times) Jan 2, 2026

Potentially severe red tide with respiratory risk in Bay County (WJHG - TV - Panama City, FL) Jan 2, 2026

3 Floridians among those ill after eating raw oysters amid national salmonella outbreak (WTVT - TV - Tampa, FL) Jan 2, 2026

Two people found dead in home from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, coroner says (WYFF - TV) Jan 2, 2026

Island Boys rapper arrested again after fentanyl found during traffic stop in Florida (WPEC - TV - West Palm Beach, FL) Jan 2, 2026

Opioid Use Among Pregnant Women Shows Alarming Rise, Study Says (U.S. News & World Report) Jan 2, 2026

Publix Recall Update: Customers Urged to Return Products (Newsweek) Jan 1, 2026

5 Best Portable Carbon Monoxide Detectors of 2026, Lab-Tested by CR Experts (consumerreports.org) Jan 1, 2026