Mattia Maestri, un adolescent italien de 13 ans, est décédé après neuf ans de coma végétatif suite à une infection par la bactérie E. coli contractée en consommant du fromage au lait cru en 2017.
Deux personnes sont décédées au Michigan à cause de la cyclosporose, une maladie d'origine alimentaire. Plus de 6 700 cas ont été confirmés aux États-Unis, avec 423 hospitalisations. Une laitue iceberg importée du Mexique est identifiée comme source probable de plusieurs foyers.
High levels of microplastics and plastic contamination were discovered in a Turkish waterway near an Adana recycling hub supplied with British waste, raising agricultural and food safety concerns.
Une flambée de légionellose à Bâle a entraîné 26 cas et un décès. Les autorités sanitaires suisses enquêtent sur des tours de refroidissement suspectées d'être la source de contamination par la bactérie Legionella pneumophila.
A Tasmanian family farm, The Springs, is at a standstill due to severe contamination from sewage discharged by the overloaded Western Junction Sewage Treatment Plant, which processes waste from Launceston Airport, and PFAS chemicals. Owner Kate Tucker blames poor environmental regulation, as the plant operates beyond capacity and is not regulated by the EPA, impacting the farm's ability to operate.
Automakers urge India's oil ministry for a formal system to detect fuel contamination at petrol pumps. Amid rising E20 ethanol blending, drivers report vehicle issues, with investigations revealing high chloride and moisture levels, prompting calls for independent fuel quality certification.
Scientists found endangered Carnaby's black cockatoos in Western Australia's Wheatbelt are consuming dangerous levels of agricultural pesticides from spilled grain. This contamination, including neurotoxic chemicals, is linked to a mysterious paralysis syndrome and prompts calls for stricter Australian pesticide regulations and improved grain handling practices.
A Murdoch University study found endangered Carnaby’s black cockatoos in Western Australia's Wheatbelt are regularly exposed to high levels of agricultural pesticides, with 80% of seed samples contaminated. The findings suggest a link to a mysterious paralysis syndrome in the birds and have prompted calls for a review of Australia's pesticide regulations.
Scientists from Brain Chemistry Labs, in partnership with Calusa Waterkeeper, have identified airborne cyanobacterial neurotoxins, specifically 2,4-DAB, in Southwest Florida. This finding follows previous research linking the toxin to Alzheimer's in beached dolphins and suggests chronic human exposure, posing risks for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS.
Heavenly Spices garlic powder sold at Dollarama in Canada recalled due to potential Bacillus cereus contamination, posing a risk of temporary foodborne illness.
Une association révèle la présence de néonicotinoïdes dans des miels importés et le Nutella, relançant le débat sur les pesticides avant l'examen d'un projet de loi agricole.
Residents in Thornton-Cleveleys, near Blackpool, are concerned about PFOA contamination linked to the AGC Chemicals Europe plant. A study found higher-than-expected kidney cancer rates, and soil and produce contamination has led to restrictions and potential legal action.
The FDA has announced a recall of frozen blueberries sold in eight states due to potential E. coli O145 contamination. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. is recalling specific lot codes of "Organic GreenWise Whole Blueberries" sold at Publix stores.
Scientists have detected nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time, specifically in the McMurdo Dry Valleys. The study, published in Scientific Reports, identified fragments from tyre wear and common plastics, suggesting both local human activity and long-range atmospheric transport as sources. This discovery highlights the pervasive nature of plastic pollution, reaching even remote, pristine environments.
Central Union Oil Corp fined NT$165.2 million for failing to immediately report soybean oil contaminated with excessive benzopyrene. The contamination was identified by Namchow Group, which also faced fines for delayed notification. Several other companies involved in the supply chain also received penalties.
Cheyenne officials identified a Meta data center construction project as the source of a rare bacterial contamination. The incident led the city to permanently stop accepting industrial wastewater from closed-loop data center cooling systems.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressed social media misinformation about ethanol-blended fuel, welcoming constructive criticism but rejecting rumors about pests or engine damage. He highlighted ethanol's century-long history and past Indian government initiatives, while ARAI data shows a 2-6% drop in fuel consumption with E20 compared to E10.
Experts claim the FDA is underprepared to handle infant formula contamination threats due to staff cuts from the Trump administration. Recalls due to bacterial contamination have increased, with states taking on more regulatory responsibility.
En RDC, des volontaires de la Croix-Rouge assurent des enterrements "dignes et sécurisés" pour les victimes d'Ebola, malgré la difficulté de la tâche. Ils désinfectent les corps et les placent dans des cercueils scellés pour limiter la propagation du virus.
France confirms its first Ebola case in a doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in the DRC, where an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain is complicated by conflict and has led to 1,048 confirmed cases and 267 deaths as of June 21.
Une étude de Santé publique France révèle que 81,3% des adultes en Guadeloupe et 85,5% en Martinique ont du chlordécone dans le sang. Près d'un sur six dépasse le seuil de risque sanitaire.
Screwworm cases are increasing in the US, with 12 confirmed animal infections across Texas and New Mexico. Agricultural experts warn of serious consequences for the beef industry, while USDA urges vigilance and releases sterile flies to combat the parasite.
Médecins sans frontières a alerté sur de "dangereuses lacunes" dans la réponse sanitaire à Ebola dans un pays non spécifié, estimant que le pic de contaminations n'est pas encore atteint.
India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare now requires a doctor's prescription to buy cough syrups and other syrup medicines, ending over-the-counter sales. This move aims to prevent misuse, recreational drug use, and accidental poisoning, especially among adolescents and young adults, and addresses a history of contaminated Indian-made medicines causing child deaths globally.
