A three-month-old infant in China was admitted to the ICU after his parents prepared his baby formula with boiled vegetable juice, believing it to be more nutritious. The baby suffered nitrite poisoning, turning purple and experiencing shortness of breath. He was treated and discharged.
Three pet dogs died suddenly in Echuca, Victoria, after allegedly being baited at a popular walking spot near the Echuca Harness Racing Club. The RSPCA is investigating the incident, which has left the owners devastated and prompted the club to cordon off the area.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Western Australia after allegedly mistaking deadly death cap mushrooms for magic mushrooms while illegally foraging. Police found him with methamphetamine, MDMA, and the poisonous fungi.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Western Australia after allegedly mistaking lethal death cap mushrooms for "magic" mushrooms. Police found him with methamphetamine, MDMA, and the deadly fungi during a traffic stop. He expressed gratitude for the intervention, which potentially saved his life.
A man in his 30s in Sendai, Japan, experienced severe stomach pain and diarrhea after eating expired bread provided by the city's welfare office. He regrets his decision but questions the city's response, as Sendai has not admitted fault.
Purwadi Wahyudi, 40, arrested in Indonesia for allegedly murdering his mother-in-law, Aminah, 57, by sending her satay laced with rat poison after feeling disrespected. Forensic tests confirmed poisoning in her organs.
Emma Barnett, 36, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum 22-year term for murdering her 14-month-old son Oakley by poisoning him with promethazine and mirtazapine in his milk, to prevent him from being taken into care.
Indonesian President Prabowo acknowledged violations within a billion-dollar school nutrition program aimed at eradicating malnutrition. He stated he was forced to replace trusted individuals and warned the initiative should not be used for self-enrichment, amid public sarcasm on social media.
A man in Taichung was sentenced to 8 months in prison for abandoning his unconscious, intoxicated girlfriend. He feared his fugitive status would be exposed if he called for help, leading to her death from acute alcohol poisoning.
Delegates at a conference noted "momentum is building" in the global fight against lead poisoning, citing new initiatives from Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Asian Development Bank, and a surge in research. Despite the problem's vast scale, with millions affected and significant economic costs, progress is being made.
Indonesian authorities arrested Dadan Hindayana, the former head of the country's free school meals program, on Wednesday, a day after he was fired. Hindayana and two deputies are accused of crimes in the management of the program, which has been marred by mass food poisonings and corruption allegations.
Indonesia's Attorney General's office arrested Dadan Hindayana, former head of the National Nutrition Agency, and two other officials for alleged corruption in President Prabowo Subianto's free school meals program. The officials are accused of manipulating procurement, awarding contracts to unqualified foundations, and making unnecessary purchases. The program, budgeted at $20 billion, has also faced criticism for food poisoning incidents.
The former head of Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency, Dadan Hindayana, and two other officials were arrested for alleged corruption related to President Prabowo Subianto's free school meals program. Investigators claim they manipulated procurement and awarded contracts to unqualified foundations, some owned by agency employees, in exchange for kickbacks.
Indonesia's Attorney General's office arrested Dadan Hindayana, former head of the National Nutrition Agency, and two other officials for alleged corruption in President Prabowo Subianto's free school meals program. The officials are accused of manipulating procurement and awarding contracts to unqualified foundations, reportedly owned by agency employees, in exchange for kickbacks.
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed Dadan Hindayana, head of the National Nutrition Agency, due to mass food poisonings and corruption allegations linked to the flagship free meals program. Tens of thousands of children have fallen ill.
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed Dadan Hindayana, head of the National Nutrition Agency, due to mass food poisonings and corruption allegations linked to the flagship free meals program. Tens of thousands of children have fallen ill, and the program faces scrutiny over its cost and budget inconsistencies.
Yanggu County will offer food poisoning prevention consulting from June 1 to August 31 for 10 food service establishments and group cafeterias. The service includes on-site inspections, hygiene diagnostics, and customized training to reduce food poisoning risks.
Former Oldham council leader Arooj Shah warns identity politics is dividing communities, citing toxic local politics, racist abuse, and election deadlock after Labour lost ground to Reform UK and pro-Gaza independents. She highlights the inseparable nature of economic justice and community cohesion.
South Korea reported nearly 1,000 food poisoning outbreaks from 2023 to 2025, averaging almost one per day. Cases include salmonella from bread in schools and campylobacter from chicken in industrial cafeterias. Authorities are enhancing hygiene guidance and introducing an AI system to speed up cause identification.
Bus drivers in Incheon's Yeongjongdo area are experiencing suspected food poisoning symptoms after eating at a company cafeteria. Over 60 drivers are receiving treatment, leading to concerns about potential disruptions to bus services.
Hong Kong police are investigating the death of a two-year-old shop cat in Hung Hom after it was found with a nearly severed tail and purple lips. The cat, raised at a funeral services shop, died at a veterinary clinic on Sunday afternoon following suspected poisoning.
A viral social media recipe for muscle gain, 'boy kibble' (rice and minced meat), poses food poisoning risks due to improper preparation and storage, according to food safety expert Dr. Primrose Freestone.
Digital forensics experts are extracting data from electronic devices seized from the home of Sara Di Vita and Antonella Di Ielsi, who died of ricin poisoning in December. The investigation aims to uncover information about their acquisition of ricin, their communications, and their health conditions.
A man in southern China has been apprehended for allegedly poisoning Xiaobai, a French Bulldog famous online for collecting plastic bottles. The dog's owner reported the incident after receiving screenshots of an animal abuse group planning to harm the pet.
