Food inspection agency warns of paralytic toxin in shellfish in Quebec's North Shore

How safe is your dip in the Med? The European holiday hotspots where toxic pufferfish have been spotted amid growing alarm over spread of toe-chomping creatures

How safe is your dip in the Med? The European holiday hotspots where toxic pufferfish have been spotted amid growing alarm over spread of toe-chomping creatures

Everything in the Med that can leave you deathly sick - from poisonous jellyfish to a flesh-eating beach bug

Everything in the Med that can leave you deathly sick - from poisonous jellyfish to a flesh-eating beach bug

Baltimore's Inner Harbor sees another wave of dead fish turn up

BALTIMORE — Walking around Fells Point this week, Baltimore residents were greeted by the stench of rotting fish and sulfur as dead fish floated in the Inner Harbor in what has become a yearly trend. These “fish kills” have been happening ...

FSSAI vs Swiggy Instamart: Why the Quick Commerce Giant Received 9 Notices

In one of the major developments in food safety monitoring, the FSSAI has issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart after consumer complaints alleged violations of food safety law. This adds it to the growing list of complaints facing regulatory scrutiny over

FSSAI calls on citizens to flag unsafe food

FSSAI calls on citizens to flag unsafe food

The Guardian on toxic pufferfish in Greek waters: floating barriers installed in Euboea to protect swimmers

The British newspaper reports from Euboea, where authorities are installing protective netting as concern grows over the spread of the silver-cheeked toadfish in the eastern Mediterranean. The post The Guardian on toxic pufferfish in Greek waters: floating barriers installed in Euboea to protect swimmers appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Florida Department Of Health Issues Warning For Bahia Beach Over Elevated Bacteria Levels

THE BREAKDOWN: The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County has advised against swimming or water-related activities at Bahia Beach in Ruskin due to high levels of Enterococcus bacteria found during recent testing. RUSKIN, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has issued a water quality advisory for Bahia Beach, located [] Florida Department Of Health Issues Warning For Bahia Beach Over Elevated Bacteria Levels

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Detected in Long Island and Hamptons Waters as Officials Issue Summer Health Warnings

Vibrio vulnificus detected in Hamptons-area waters. Officials issued an advisory. Learn who is at risk and what precautions to take this summer.

PFA seals renowned bakery, imposes fines on 15 food points

PFA seals renowned bakery, imposes fines on 15 food points

Health concerns from volunteer fire fighters at a CFA brigade in Victoria’s east

Sky News host Jaimee Rogers says there are “legitimate health concerns” from volunteer firefighters at a CFA brigade in Victoria’s east.

Pacific ocean a 'forever chemical' hotspot for whales

Widespread, long-living and top of the food chain, dolphins and other toothed whales are thought to be ideal indicators of forever chemical exposure in oceans.

Move over Chutes & Ladders: Schisto & Ladders has educational value plus worms

Spread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard. A board game teaches how to prevent it.

Is Your Gut Inflamed? New Research Says Oysters Might Do The Trick

And they're sustainable.

Food safety rules to ensure listeria limits compliance

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued new guidance to food businesses on how to comply with stricter EU food-safety legal limits for the control of listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods.

Ocean water warnings issued for LA County beaches ahead of Fourth of July

Health officials are warning beachgoers to avoid entering the water at multiple LA County beaches due to elevated bacteria levels ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Chicken Caesar wraps sold in 2 states may contain deadly Listeria, USDA warns

Routine testing detected possible Listeria contamination in ready-to-eat chicken Caesar wraps sold at Holiday convenience stores, prompting a USDA public health alert

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found in Hamptons Waters as Millions Head to Beach for July 4

Researchers found Vibrio vulnificus in Sagaponack Pond, Mecox Bay, and Georgica Pond this spring, prompting July 4 health advisories near the Hamptons. Health officials warn those with open wounds or chronic illness to avoid the affected estuaries.

Bird flu testing process called into question

The handling of bird flu testing has been called into question after a dead petrel was left on a southern suburbs beach.

Toxic caterpillars infest Berlin's parks

Toxic caterpillars have spread across Berlin's parks and green spaces, causing painful rashes and prompting a major cleanup effort. CNN's Sebastian Shukla reports.

Ontario boy's rabies death prompts warning after bat exposure

Doctors are warning Canadians to seek immediate medical attention after any contact with a bat following the death of an Ontario boy who contracted rabies after a seemingly harmless encounter at a family cottage.

CDC seeks source of parasitic outbreak linked to 'explosive' diarrhea in multiple states

People usually become infected from eating contaminated food or water.

Shoppers share 11 secret, life-changing Publix hacks

The popular grocery chain will season and steam your seafood, right there in the store. The post Shoppers share 11 secret, life-changing Publix hacks appeared first on Upworthy.

Scientists fear seabird die-off as El Niño looms: ‘We don’t know how bad this is will get’

Many seabirds are starving to death as a marine heat wave lingers off California and fish seek deeper, cooler watersWithin minutes of walking on a San Diego beach, marine ornithologist Tammy Russell found the feathered carcasses – one after another.Some were mixed in with washed up kelp. Others were under rocks. Continue reading...

Summer travelers warned after fecal bacteria levels in water exceed safety standards

New Jersey swimming advisories issued at five coastal beaches and one freshwater lake after water testing found elevated fecal bacteria levels.

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Food standards authority issues 9 notices to Swiggy Instamart over consumer complaints

The consumer complaints have alleged supply of expired, spoiled, rotten, contaminated and otherwise unsafe food products in some instances

A Toxic Pufferfish Is Invading Greece: What Swimmers Need to Know

The invasive silver-cheeked pufferfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) has spread through Greek waters and is now posing a serious threat to fisheries, marine ecosystems, and public health if eaten. Stefanos Kalogirou, Associate Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens, told Greek Reporter that the pufferfish can now be found across a wide geographical range in Greece, “from []

'Stop selling bird flu infected poultry'

Kathmandu, July 3: The Department of Livestock Services has warned of action against traders found selling bird flu infe...

James Uthmeier bans more products related to kratom sales in Florida

'We face a true public health emergency. People are dying and people’s lives are being ruined.' The post James Uthmeier bans more products related to kratom sales in Florida appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

Fox tests positive for rabies in Burlington

A fox tested positive for rabies in Burlington, the Alamance County Health Department says. This is the county's fourth case of the year.

Tips to stay safe as cases of stomach parasite reported in Tri-State

Tips to stay safe as cases of stomach parasite reported in Tri-State

BDFA to take over food safety responsibilities in Tutong, Temburong

BDFA to take over food safety responsibilities in Tutong, Temburong

Great white sharks and deadly jellyfish 'could be heading for UK' as summer beach trips become 'dangerous'

EXCLUSIVE: Sharks, deadly jellyfish, poisonous algal blooms, and festering sewage could all make British beaches increasingly dangerous in the future, a weather expert has warned

Health officials sound the alarm on nasty beaches filled with sewage, dangerous levels of bacteria

Public health officials across several states have issued water quality advisories and beach closures as the summer swimming season continues. In states such as Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington, authorities have restricted beach access due to elevated levels of bacteria, sewage contamination, and urban runoff, according to Fox News. These conditions are often associated with []

A Foodborne Parasite Is Spreading Across Indiana and Kentucky This Summer

A Foodborne Parasite Is Spreading Across Indiana and Kentucky This Summer

Toys and jewelry sold at markets are being tested for toxicity

Toys and jewelry sold at markets are being tested for toxicity

Trump Health Cuts Spark Concerns Over ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria

Anna Moneymaker / Getty ImagesAmericans heading to beaches and coastal destinations for the Fourth of July weekend are being warned about a potentially deadly bacterium lurking in the water—and experts say the Trump administration may be less prepared than ever to track its spread.Researchers this spring detected Vibrio vulnificus, often referred to as a “flesh-eating” bacterium, in several coastal locations on New York’s Long Island, prompting local officials in the Hamptons to issue public alerts. Florida has already recorded eight infections this year, while health authorities in Mississippi urged residents to take precautions.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly one in five people infected die, sometimes within 24 to 48 hours. Severe cases can trigger septic shock, destroy tissue, and require amputations.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Scarborough hospital, clinic

Health officials in Toronto are warning the public they may have been exposed to measles if they visited a Scarborough hospital or walk-in clinic last week.

BPOM moves to mitigate Strait of Hormuz impact on drug industry

The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) is taking regulatory and collaborative measures to safeguard the supply of ...