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17 hours, 10 minutes ago

Company official charged in 2022 oil-chemical discharge into Michigan’s Flint River

FLINT, Mich. — The president of a chemical company has been charged in connection with the unauthorized discharge of oil that left a miles-long dark, oily sheen on the Flint River in Michigan more than two years ago. Rajinder Singh Minhas, 60, of Rochester, Michigan, was arrested and arraigned last week on charges of falsely altering a public record, substantial …

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Delhi water shortage to impact THESE areas as DJB to rationalise supply due to high ammonia levels in Yamuna river

Live Mint

Delhi: The national capital will face potential water shortages due to high ammonia levels in the Yamuna river at the Wazirabad pond. “Due to regular receipt of high pollutant in river Yamuna at Wazirabad pond, the Delhi Jal Board is enduring to rationalise the water supply; the water production will be curtailed 5 to 10 per cent from the Haiderpur …

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23 hours, 57 minutes ago

Tennis players on edge after Sinner, Swiatek doping cases

The Hindu

As Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek prepare for the new season after a year in which they fell foul of doping rules, positive drug tests due to contamination are a genuine fear for many of their fellow professionals. Russian former world number five Andrey Rublev echoed Raducanu’s comments, saying he was “super afraid” to ingest anything he was not absolutely …

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1 day, 1 hour ago

Ammonia levels in Yamuna surge, several parts of Delhi face water shortage

Hindustan Times

Several areas in the national capital are experiencing water shortages due to dangerously high levels of ammonia in the Yamuna river at the Wazirabad pond, PTI quoted the statement by the Delhi Jal Board. Delhi Jal Board's vice-president Vinay Mishra had raised concerns about the Yamuna's water quality in October as well, when ammonia content had surged to 0.9 parts …

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1 day, 2 hours ago

New dental fluorosis cases emerge in Nalgonda

Deccan Chronicle

Nalgonda: Marriguda mandal in Nalgonda district, long recognised as a fluoride hotspot, has identified new instances of dental fluorosis among children, signalling persistent water contamination issues. The detection of new fluorosis cases has been a shock, especially since consumption of rice and vegetables irrigated with fluoride-contaminated groundwater can worsen the disease. Medical teams have examined 6,932 people, identifying 53 dental …

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1 day, 2 hours ago

Parts of Delhi face water shortage as ammonia levels surge in Yamuna

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Many areas of the national capital face water shortage due to dangerously high levels of ammonia in the Yamuna river at the Wazirabad pond, an official statement of the Delhi Jal Board said.According to the statement, ammonia concentrations exceeding 5.0 ppm have reduced water production at the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant by 25-50 per cent. "As a result, …

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2 days, 5 hours ago

West Bengal, Bihar most impacted by arsenic contamination: Centre tells NGT

The Hindu

West Bengal and Bihar are impacted the most by arsenic contamination of groundwater, the Centre has informed the National Green Tribunal. "States of West Bengal and Bihar are reported to be most affected by arsenic contamination of groundwater irrigation by contaminated groundwater is the major route for arsenic entry into agricultural soil which ultimately leads to its entry into the …

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3 days, 17 hours ago

Faecal contamination detected in drinking water supplied by private agency in Taliparamba

The Hindu

A joint inspection by the Health department and the Taliparamba municipality has revealed faecal contamination in drinking water supplied by a local private distributor. The inspection, aimed at preventing the spread of jaundice in the area, uncovered E. coli bacteria—commonly found in human faeces—in water samples collected from the distributor, identified as Jafar Drinking Water Supply. Although the supplier presented …

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4 days, 21 hours ago

Lay’s chips recalled over possible ‘life-threatening allergic reaction’

The Independent

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5 days, 2 hours ago

How your Christmas turkey leaves the kitchen smeared with food poisoning bugs: Grim photos reveal exactly where bacteria spreads - and will make you think twice about scoffing mince pies

Daily Mail

Not to put a dampener on it, but the festive season is a peak time to get food poisoning. As Dr Kevin Hargin, former head of foodborne disease control at the Food Standards Agency, said: ‘People buy a lot more food than usual, they’re catering for bigger numbers, their fridges are over-stuffed and not working efficiently, and food gets left …

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5 days, 7 hours ago

FDA issues recall on dog treat which could cause death

The Independent

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5 days, 13 hours ago

Search your stash: 538 cannabis pesticide tests show what’s in your weed

LA Times

California’s testing requirements for cannabis products contain major gaps. To understand what’s being missed and what consumers are exposed to, the Los Angeles Times bought more than 150 products from licensed stores, as well as from tobacco shops and illicit vendors, and had them tested at three state-licensed labs, Anresco Laboratories, SC Labs and Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs. The Times …

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1 week ago

Chief of Russia’s nuclear protection forces killed in Moscow bomb blast

Al Jazeera

Lieutenant General Kirillov killed outside an apartment building in the Russian capital. A senior Russian general in charge of nuclear protection forces in Moscow has been killed by a bomb hidden in an electric scooter, Russia’s investigative committee said. “Igor Kirillov, the head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection forces of the armed forces of the Russian Federation, and …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Is Using Expired Makeup Really THAT Bad?

Huff Post

Irina Marwan via Getty Images With the influx of makeup bombarding beauty shelves and For You pages everywhere, it’s easy to end up with a stockpile of products that you barely even hit pan on, let alone use up completely. Using expired makeup may not seem problematic, but experts say it can come with an unpleasant application experience at best, …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Threat of water contamination

The Hindu

Tiruchi Corporation has stepped up steps to prevent water contamination amid the ongoing monsoon in the city. To prevent outbreak of waterborne diseases, teams of officials and workers have been told to inspect the water supply network, collect water samples, chlorinate the water, and monitor the chlorine level regularly. The drinking water pipelines and pit taps are being cleaned and …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Stir to ‘rattle’ authorities into draining rainwater in Villupuram

New Indian Express

VILLUPURAM: Carrying the carcass of a snake as a symbol of the health hazards they face, around 50 residents of Asiriyar Nagar, Netaji Nagar, and Lingam Nagar in Villupuram staged a road blockade on the Villupuram-Puducherry highway on Wednesday, protesting against the municipal authorities’ failure to drain rainwater that has been stagnating in their areas since Cyclone Fengal. According to …

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1 week, 4 days ago

MadeGood granola bars sold nationwide recalled for possibly containing pieces of metal

Salon

Riverside Natural Foods has recalled several batches of MadeGood granola bars for possibly being contaminated with pieces of metal, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration. Specific products include: Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, Mixed Berry Granola Bars, Strawberry Granola Bars, Cookies & Crème Granola Bars, Chocolate Banana Granola Bars, Chocolate Drizzled Birthday Cake Granola Bars, …

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1 week, 5 days ago

California reports more illnesses in people who drank raw milk. Here are the risks, according to health experts

CNN

CNN — Raw milk has been linked to at least 10 illnesses in California, according to the California Department of Public Health. “Since announcing multiple recalls of raw milk due to contamination with bird flu, state and local public health experts have received reports of illnesses from 10 individuals who reported drinking raw milk. Health officials in Northern California are …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Water supply to be stopped in these areas of South Delhi on December 12

Hindustan Times

The Delhi Jal Board on Tuesday said that the water supply in parts of South Delhi will be stopped during the morning hours on December 12 due to “maintenance work”, news agency PTI reported. Delhi faced an acute water supply crisis in October as high levels of ammonia contamination in the Yamuna River affected WTPs The affected areas include Tughlakabad …

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2 weeks ago

Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption

Associated Press

MANILA, Philippines — About 87,000 people were being evacuated in a central Philippine region Tuesday a day after a volcano briefly erupted with a towering ash plume and superhot streams of gas and debris hurtling down its western slopes. The mass evacuations were being carried out urgently in towns and villages nearest the western and southern slopes of Kanlaon which …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

New system for detecting bugs in water supply is ‘very significant improvement’

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new technology for detecting harmful bugs in public water supplies …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

VMC Introduces Mesh Nets to Combat Canal Pollution

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: In a groundbreaking move, the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation has introduced mesh nets to prevent plastic and other waste from polluting canals and flowing into the sea. VMC Biologist Surya Kumar explained that the mesh nets, installed at Eluru locks on the Eluru canal and upstream at Jakkampudi on the Budameru canal, are designed to collect trash at source. He …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

The Biggest Warning Signs Of A Salmonella Or E. Coli Infection In Dogs

Huff Post

FreshSplash via Getty Images Dog food company Blue Ridge Beef recently recalled 9,600 pounds of its Puppy Mix due to salmonella contamination. Salmonella infection, or salmonellosis, is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract, according to the Mayo Clinic, which says that some strains of E. coli, a bacteria that normally lives in the intestines of healthy people …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Warning over supplements sold by diet guru Tim Spector...as they may contain 'small pieces of metal'

Daily Mail

A 'microbiome-boosting' supplement sold by diet and nutrition guru Professor Tim Spector has been urgently recalled due to possible contamination with dangerous shards of stone and metal. Regulator the Food Standards Agency issued a recall of the ZOE Daily 30+ 7 Day supplement pack this morning. A trendy supplement sold by diet and nutrition guru Professor Tim Spector has been …

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Company official charged in 2022 oil-chemical discharge into Michigan’s Flint River

Delhi water shortage to impact THESE areas as DJB to rationalise supply due to high ammonia levels in Yamuna river

Tennis players on edge after Sinner, Swiatek doping cases

Ammonia levels in Yamuna surge, several parts of Delhi face water shortage

New dental fluorosis cases emerge in Nalgonda

Parts of Delhi face water shortage as ammonia levels surge in Yamuna

West Bengal, Bihar most impacted by arsenic contamination: Centre tells NGT

Faecal contamination detected in drinking water supplied by private agency in Taliparamba

Lay’s chips recalled over possible ‘life-threatening allergic reaction’

How your Christmas turkey leaves the kitchen smeared with food poisoning bugs: Grim photos reveal exactly where bacteria spreads - and will make you think twice about scoffing mince pies

FDA issues recall on dog treat which could cause death

Search your stash: 538 cannabis pesticide tests show what’s in your weed

Chief of Russia’s nuclear protection forces killed in Moscow bomb blast

Is Using Expired Makeup Really THAT Bad?

Threat of water contamination

Stir to ‘rattle’ authorities into draining rainwater in Villupuram

MadeGood granola bars sold nationwide recalled for possibly containing pieces of metal

California reports more illnesses in people who drank raw milk. Here are the risks, according to health experts

Water supply to be stopped in these areas of South Delhi on December 12

Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption

New system for detecting bugs in water supply is ‘very significant improvement’

VMC Introduces Mesh Nets to Combat Canal Pollution

The Biggest Warning Signs Of A Salmonella Or E. Coli Infection In Dogs

Warning over supplements sold by diet guru Tim Spector...as they may contain 'small pieces of metal'