Thousands Warned of Injury Risk Amid Dual Storm Threat
Severe thunderstorms prompted an alert for nearly 5,000 people on Monday afternoon, with National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists warning that any people or animals caught outdoors would be injured as the storm moves through the area. Why It Matters Severe thunderstorms producing 60 mph gusts can snap large tree limbs, topple whole trees and send […]
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Bagel Recall Update As FDA Issues Risk Warning
A recall of bagels and pastries due to possible undeclared allergens has been issued the second-highest risk warning by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Bonami Baking Company, Inc., based in California, issued a voluntary recall on July 24 for various bagel, bun and croissant products due potential undeclared milk, wheat, eggs, and soy. […]
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Biscuit Recall Update as FDA Issues Risk Warning
A recall of various biscuit products due to a labeling error has received a risk warning by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Shang Hao Jia Inc. in California issued a voluntary recall for select lots of three varieties of soda biscuits on July 21 as the labels did not declare all the allergen ingredients: […]
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Hidden Heat Risk: Why Pets Aren’t Safe Indoors This Summer
Even indoors, the rising summer heat can pose a serious health risk to pets, veterinarians warn. As temperatures soar across the U.S. this summer, many pet owners may wrongly assume that keeping their dogs and cats inside is a guaranteed safeguard against heat-related illness. “Preventing heatstroke in dogs requires several proactive measures, since they do […]
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FDA Issues Highest Risk Warning for Chocolate Recall
A recall of chocolate truffles in 13 states due to potential undeclared allergens has been issued the highest risk warning by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Kilwins Quality Confections, LLC., based in Michigan, issued a voluntary recall for various Mocha Truffles products on June 25 due to the possible presence of undeclared pecans. […]
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Former GOP-Appointed Supreme Court Justice Warns Freedom and Democracy ‘At Risk’
Amid an uptick in threats to judges, former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that the current hostility in America’s political discourse imperils freedom and democracy. Why It Matters Rhetoric by President Donald Trump, including calls on social media for the impeachment of judges who have ruled against his policies, has triggered urgent warnings from […]
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Southern California Warned of Risk for ‘Large Life-Threatening Wildfires’
Portions of Southern California have been warned of a risk posed by “large life-threatening wildfires” amid “unseasonably” strong winds, the National Weather Service (NWS) says. Why It Matters Southern California was battered by concurrent deadly wildfires in January. The Palisades and Eaton Fires scorched thousands of acres, destroyed thousands of buildings and prompted mass evacuations, […]
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Vitamin Gummies Recalled Over Undeclared Peanut Allergen Risk
Vita Warehouse Corp. has voluntarily recalled three popular vitamin B12 gummy products due to potential undeclared peanut contamination, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week. Newsweek reached out to Vita Warehouse Corp. via email on Saturday for comment. Why It Matters Individuals who are allergic to peanuts have immune systems that react […]
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Aldi Salmon Recalled Over Life-Threatening Soy Allergy Risk
Santa Monica Seafood of Rancho Dominguez, California, has issued a voluntary recall of its Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing sold at Aldi grocery stores across three states over a potentially life-threatening undeclared soy allergy risk. Newsweek reached out to Santa Monica Seafood and Aldi via email on Sunday for comment. Why It Matters According […]
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Nut Recall Update as FDA Issues Highest Risk Warning
The recall of a mislabeled nut product distributed in two U.S. states has been updated by the Food and Drug Administration as Class I, the most serious FDA classification, due to the risk of severe and potentially deadly allergic reactions in some consumers. Trophy Nut Company of Tipp City, Ohio, initiated a voluntary recall on […]
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