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Forbesfinance3 hrs ago
Cyclospora Cases Rise Across More Than 30 States as Source Remains Unidentified
More than 2,600 cases have been reported in Michigan alone, with illnesses confirmed in over 30 states. Investigators have not identified a source of the parasite, which spreads through contaminated fresh produce.
thelogicalindian.comworld2 days ago
India’s food regulator issues nine notices to Swiggy’s Instamart unit
India’s food regulator issued nine notices to Swiggy Ltd.’s quick commerce unit Instamart after receiving consumer complaints about expired, spoiled, and contaminated food products. The action follows reports of non-compliant items supplied through the platform.
forbes.comworld4 days ago
Multiple States Report Cyclosporiasis Cases Linked to Imported Produce
@ABC reported on July 9, 2026, that Michigan has recorded more than 1,200 cases and Ohio more than 170. The parasitic infection spreads through contaminated produce and requires specific testing for diagnosis.
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forbes.comworld10 days ago
CDC reports over 400 cyclosporiasis cases across 18 states
Health officials are investigating more than 400 cases of cyclosporiasis reported in 18 states since May. The parasitic illness causes watery diarrhea and spreads through contaminated produce and water. No deaths have been reported.
Atlantic Councilworld18 days ago
Two Radiological Incidents Occur in Europe on Same Day
On April 17, authorities in Poland and the United Kingdom responded to separate radiological incidents. One involved a contaminated banknote at the Polish-Ukrainian border and the other a drone video near the Israeli embassy in London.
Euronewsworld27 days ago
UN reports 58 states and territories contaminated by landmines
The UN recorded 945 deaths and 4,325 injuries from landmines and explosive remnants of war in 2024. At least 58 states and territories remain contaminated by anti-personnel mines.
insurancejournal.comscience40 days ago
Mothers Sue Gerber, Beech-Nut and Other Baby Food Makers Alleging Heavy Metals Contributed to Children's Autism
Mothers in three states have filed nearly a half-dozen lawsuits accusing major baby food manufacturers of selling products contaminated with lead, arsenic and other toxic metals linked to neurological harm in children.
naturalnews.comscience41 days ago
LDPE/ZnO nanocomposite extends citrus shelf life from 16 to 32 days
A 5 wt% LDPE/ZnO:Cu,Si film achieved 94.76% methylene blue degradation under visible light and at least 83% microbial reduction in the dark. The material doubled shelf life for naturally contaminated citrus stored at 25 °C while suppressing Penicillium growth by 92.2%.
politics55 days ago
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Russian Oil Refinery in Tuapse
Four Ukrainian drone attacks struck an oil refinery in the Russian town of Tuapse in April and May. The strikes released oil into local waterways and contaminated air with toxins.
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Swedish Study Links Prenatal High-Level PFAS Exposure to Increased Asthma Risk in Children
A study in southern Sweden examined over 11,000 children born between 2006 and 2022 and found that prenatal exposure to very high levels of PFAS was associated with higher asthma diagnosis rates. The research focused on areas with contaminated water supplies, including Ronneby, w…