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Frozen Tater Tots Recalled in 26 States

Voluntary FDA Class II recall cites risk from hard plastic fragments

(Newser) - More than 38,000 cases of frozen tater tots are being pulled from freezers in upward of two dozen states due to possible plastic contamination. McCain Foods USA has voluntarily recalled the cases of Ore-Ida Tater Tots and Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels, the Food and Drug Administration said, per...

Ground Cinnamon Yanked From Shelves in Dozen-Plus States

Lucky Foods brand pouches tied to FDA lead contamination alert

(Newser) - A Brooklyn distributor is recalling a brand of ground cinnamon sold in 14 states after tests found elevated levels of lead, federal regulators say. Per USA Today , the FDA says the recall involves Lucky Foods-branded cinnamon powder distributed by TBC Distribution Corporate between April 11 and Sept. 1. The affected...

After Alleged 'Dirty Sock' Smell on Plane, Man Files $40M Suit

Jonathan Harris says he's been left with lasting lung and brain damage from toxic fumes on Boeing 737

(Newser) - A routine flight home from a conference has turned into a $40 million lawsuit against Boeing, with a professor claiming toxic fumes on a Delta-operated 737 left him with brain and lung damage, per the Wall Street Journal . Jonathan Harris, then a 44-year-old lecturer at Los Angeles' Loyola Law School,...

50-Plus Babies Sickened in Botulism Outbreak

Illnesses are tied to recall of ByHeart infant formula

(Newser) - Federal health officials on Wednesday expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to recalled ByHeart baby formula to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in March 2022. The US Food and Drug Administration said investigators "cannot rule out the possibility that contamination might have affected all...

Plan to Dine on Wild Turkey Tonight? Read This

States grappling with high PFAS levels in turkeys and deer

(Newser) - If you have a wild turkey on the dinner table this Thanksgiving, be sure you know where it came from. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has issued "do not eat" advisories for wild turkeys and deer in parts of the state, citing elevated concentrations of forever...

The Cost of Our Car Batteries: Lead-Poisoned Workers

US carmakers increasingly source toxic metal from loosely regulated Nigerian factories for batteries

(Newser) - A new investigation finds the US auto industry's reliance on cheap recycled lead from Nigeria is poisoning entire communities. With environmental regulations tightening in the US and elsewhere over the last 30 years, the auto industry has turned to recycled lead from countries with looser enforcement, including Nigeria, per...

Many Protein Powders Have a Heaping Helping of Lead: Report

Plant-based powders show highest lead contamination in Consumer Reports tests

(Newser) - A new investigation reveals that popular protein powders and shakes may contain alarming levels of lead, raising fresh questions about the safety of supplements fueling America's protein obsession . Consumer Reports tested 23 protein powders and shakes from established brands, finding that more than two-thirds of them packed more...

Subscription Meal Kits May Come With a Side of Listeria

USDA warns people not to eat certain HelloFresh dishes that contain spinach

(Newser) - Federal health officials on Monday warned people not to eat certain HelloFresh subscription meal kits containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria. The US Agriculture Department issued a public health alert for the meals, which were produced by FreshRealm, the San Clemente, California-based company linked to an expanding listeria...

These Meals From Trader Joe's, Walmart Come With Listeria Warning

Feds warn not to eat certain pasta dishes over possible risk

(Newser) - Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain heat-and-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria previously linked to a deadly outbreak. The US Agriculture Department updated a public health alert on Friday to include Trader Joe's...

Scientists Explain the 'Halos' Around LA's Ocean Barrels

Tests suggest barrels hold caustic alkaline waste, which reacts with seawater

(Newser) - Beneath the waves off Los Angeles, thousands of corroded metal barrels surrounded by ghostly white halos have puzzled scientists for years. Now, new research suggests these underwater mysteries hold a toxic secret—but not the one once assumed. The barrels, first noticed in 2011 and later found to number...

France's 'Water-Gate' Is Shaking Up the Bottled Water Industry

Filtration, climate change, contamination cover-up claims shake the water industry

(Newser) - France's bottled water giants are facing a reckoning, with the spotlight on whether labels like Perrier can still claim the title "natural mineral water." The controversy follows media reports that a third of mineral water sold in France had been quietly filtered to remove contaminants, a...

Glass Bottles May Hold More Microplastics Than Plastic Ones

Study finds paint on metal caps sheds plastic particles into drinks

(Newser) - A new study reveals that the simple act of opening a metal bottle cap could be adding unexpected microplastics to your favorite drink—potentially making glass bottles the most contaminated of all. Researchers at France's food safety agency looked at beer, water, wine, and soft drinks packaged in...

Johnston Atoll Spared From SpaceX Rocket Plans

Air Force drops plan after pushback from conservation and native groups

(Newser) - A remote Pacific wildlife refuge, once targeted for SpaceX rocket testing, has been spared—at least for now—as the Air Force backs away from controversial plans amid mounting pressure from conservationists and Indigenous groups, Popular Science reports. The US Department of the Air Force has confirmed it will...

Flint Completes 'Historic' Lead Pipe Replacement

11K pipes were replaced in the years after Michigan city's water crisis

(Newser) - Flint, Michigan, has completed its lead water pipe replacement project more than a decade after the city's water crisis drew national attention. According to a recent court report, 11,000 lead pipes have been replaced and 28,000 properties have been inspected, NBC News reports. The milestone comes...

FDA Halts Food Safety Inspections After Jobs Purge

Some worry about the 'reckless disregard' with which the Trump administration is carrying out cuts

(Newser) - With as many as 20,000 staffers let go at the Department of Health and Human Services in the DOGE purge, and with President Trump aiming to slash $40 billion from the agency, services are shuttering at every turn. The latest victim: a Food and Drug Administration quality control program...

Sweeping Doughnut Recall Includes Dunkin'

2M-plus baked goods from FGF Brands recalled over fears of listeria contamination

(Newser) - America may run on Dunkin', but it'll have to run somewhere else temporarily for some of the eatery's sweet treats. The doughnut and coffee chain is just one of the parties affected by a recall of about 2 million baked goods nationwide, spurred by fears of possible listeria...

Dark Chocolate Has an Even Darker Secret
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Dark Chocolate Has an Even Darker Secret

Scientists looking for toxic heavy metals find lead, cadmium in dozens of samples of the sweet treat

(Newser) - Every so often, a study emerges touting the benefits of eating chocolate, with dark chocolate earning special praise . New research, however, has unearthed toxic heavy metals in dozens of dark-chocolate products sold by Amazon, Whole Foods, and GNC, among other retailers. For the peer-reviewed research published Tuesday in the journal...

This 'Dirty Dozen' Are the Most Contaminated

Strawberries top Environmental Working Group list on which fruits, veggies contain the most pesticides

(Newser) - If you aim to eat as cleanly as possible to preserve that temple you call your body, you may want to cross-check what you're buying with the new list of contaminated produce items from the Environmental Working Group. The EWG ranked the pesticide levels of the fruits and veggies...

They Thought Their Drinking Water Was Safe. Now, a Lawsuit

Wisconsin city of Wausau sues PFAS makers, insurance firms over groundwater contamination

(Newser) - A Wisconsin city has filed a lawsuit against more than a dozen manufacturers of so-called forever chemicals, claiming the contaminants have polluted the city's groundwater. The complaint filed Thursday on behalf of Wausau is against 15 makers of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), as well as 61 insurance companies,...

Study May Turn You Off Fish Caught in US Lakes, Rivers

Eating one freshwater fish is like drinking contaminated water for a month, study says

(Newser) - Scientists seeking to limit human exposure to "forever chemicals"—which don't break down easily in the environment—have found alarming levels of contamination in fish caught in America's lakes and rivers. According to a study published in the journal Environmental Research, eating a single freshwater fish...

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