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4 days, 15 hours ago

Woman Reportedly Arrested In Suspected Christmas Cake Poisoning That Killed 3

LOADING ERROR LOADING A woman has been arrested in connection with a Christmas cake that allegedly killed three people and hospitalized three others in Brazil, multiple media outlets reported. On Sunday, police arrested Deise Moura dos Anjos, who is the daughter-in-law of Zeli Terezinha Silva dos Anjos, the woman who prepared the cake that was eaten at a family gathering …

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5 days, 11 hours ago

Relative arrested following death of three women in Brazil Christmas cake poisoning

CNN

CNN — An arrest has been made in the case of a family in Brazil who were poisoned on Christmas Eve after eating a cake containing arsenic. Police said large amounts of arsenic were registered in the bodies of the three women who died, with expert analysis showing high levels in their urine and stomach samples. And that explains the …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

No direct evidence against me, Santacruz bizman murder accused claims in bail plea

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: In his bail plea filed before the sessions court, one of the accused in the Santacruz businessman murder case, Hitesh Jain has claimed that there is no direct evidence to show that he administered the arsenic and thallium, that led to the death of textile businessman, Kamlakant Shah. Mumbai, India - December 08, 2022: Kavita Shah and her lover …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

No direct evidence against me, Santacruz bizman murder accused claims in bail plea

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: In his bail plea filed before the sessions court, one of the accused in the Santacruz businessman murder case, Hitesh Jain has claimed that there is no direct evidence to show that he administered the arsenic and thallium, that led to the death of textile businessman, Kamlakant Shah. Mumbai, India - December 08, 2022: Kavita Shah and her lover …

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2 weeks, 6 days 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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1 month ago

Doctors warn rapidly growing cancer is linked to tap water drunk by 40m Americans

Daily Mail

Tap water drunk by up to 40million Americans may be raising their risk of a rapidly growing cancer, a study suggests. Researchers at Texas A and M University compared kidney cancer rates in 240 Texas counties to arsenic levels in the water in public and private water systems. The above map, published in 2017, shows estimated arsenic levels in water …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vitamins taken during pregnancy may contain high levels of lead, arsenic: Study

India Today

Multivitamins are now a popular way to boost your regular diet, especially if you're lacking certain vitamins and minerals in the body. The study revealed that many of these multivitamins sold in the market lack essential nutrients vital for a healthy pregnancy, while some contain unsafe levels of toxic metals. However, some prenatal vitamins may not contain the amounts listed …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Warning to millions of Americans about link between heart attacks and tap water

Daily Mail

A colorless, odorless and tasteless metal found in drinking water across the US has been linked to an increased risk for heart disease in a massive new study. Even drinking water that contained less than the EPA limit of 10 parts per billion over time led to a five to 20 percent increased risk of heart disease. CAD is the …

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4 months ago

Popular breakfast staple sold at Walmart and Walgreens recalled for containing cancer-causing metal arsenic

Daily Mail

Health officials have expanded a recall of apple juice sold at several popular stores over fears that it has been contaminated with cancer-causing metals. On August 26, the FDA announced that 133,500 cases of apple juice produced by Florida-based Refresco Beverages Inc are being voluntarily pulled from shelves due to possibly containing inorganic arsenic, a 'highly toxic' compound usually found …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Walmart recalls apple juice sold in multiple states over high arsenic levels

The Independent

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Walmart apple juice recalled over fears it contains arsenic

Daily Mail

Walmart has recalled more than 9,500 cases of apple juice over fears it could contain arsenic. The Food and Drug Administration announced that the retailer's 'Great Value' brand six pack 8oz apple juice PET plastic bottles have elevated levels of 'inorganic arsenic' in them. In the US, stores in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Walmart recalls apple juice sold in 25 states due to elevated arsenic levels

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. that were found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic. The recall applies to 9,535 cases of Great Value brand apple juice sold in 25 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. Florida-based manufacturer Refresco Beverages US Inc. voluntarily recalled the …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple juice sold at Walmart recalled in multiple US states over arsenic levels

Hindustan Times

Apple juice sold at Walmart under the popular brand Great Value has been recalled due to increased arsenic levels. In the initial notice issued earlier this month, the federal agency noted that the recalled product “contains inorganic arsenic above the action level set in industry guidance.” Apple juice sold at Walmart has been recalled due to high levels of arsenic …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Do tampons contain ‘alarming’ quantities of lead and arsenic?

Al Jazeera

Tampons have been around for nearly a century and more than half of all women are thought to use them – but could they be poisonous? Tampons, which are used by millions of women, may carry “alarming” amounts of toxic metals including lead, arsenic and cadmium, a study by academics in the United States has warned. Regulatory guidelines vary, but …

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6 months ago

Are tampons harmful? Study finds lead, arsenic and other toxic metals in menstrual product

Hindustan Times

A new study has revealed that tampons contain metals that pose the risk of adverse health effects among users. As part of the study published by the University of California, Berkeley, researchers tested 30 tampons from 14 brands and 18 product lines and found “measurable concentrations of all 16 metals assessed.” Since about 52 to 86% of people who menstruate …

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6 months ago

Many popular tampon brands contain arsenic and lead: report

Salon

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6 months ago

Tampons found to contain LEAD and other toxic metals that could be absorbed into the body, alarming study suggests

Daily Mail

Toxic metals could be lurking in tampons sold in the UK, an alarming investigation revealed today. Professor Kathrin Schilling, an assistant professor and geochemist at Columbia University, added: 'Although toxic metals are ubiquitous and we are exposed to low levels at any given time, our study clearly shows that metals are also present in menstrual products, and that women might …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

What happens when you eat mangoes ripened with calcium carbide? Know all side effects from experts

Hindustan Times

The season of juicy and heavenly mangoes is here. FSSAI, top food regulator in India, recently urged traders and food business operators not to use the banned product ‘calcium carbide’ for ripening of fruits. “Calcium carbide, commonly used for ripening fruits like mangoes, releases acetylene gas, which contains harmful traces of arsenic and phosphorus.These substances, also known as ‘Masala’, can …

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1 year ago

More than 13,000 cases of CANCER in US every year are caused by foods laced with toxic metals including CHOCOLATE and cereal, shocking study finds

Daily Mail

Toxic metals found in foods like dark chocolate, leafy green vegetables, and baby food have, for the first time, been linked to thousands of cases of cancer annually in the US. Researchers found that foods highest in toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium included baby food, root vegetables like beets, rice, and dark chocolate Metals occur naturally in the …

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1 year, 1 month ago

A Moroccan cobalt mine denies claims of arsenic-contaminated local water. Automakers are concerned

Associated Press

RABAT, Morocco — A mining company controlled by Morocco ‘s royal family on Wednesday denied claims that operations at a site used to mine minerals for car batteries were causing hazardous levels of arsenic to appear in the local water supply. The Managem Group in a statement denied the findings published in German newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung that pointed to increased …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Cyberabad police to file for NBW in arsenic poisoning case

The Hindu

Cyberabad Police will be filing an appeal for a non-bailable warrant against the absconding U.K.-based pharmacist who orchestrated arsenic poisoning of his estranged wife’s family in Miyapur. Officials said that Ajit Kumar also has a restraining order against him issued by the U.K. police after a domestic abuse and stalking complaint filed by his wife, Sirisha, a medical practitioner. Not …

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1 year, 3 months ago

‘A ticking time bomb’: Why California can’t provide safe drinking water to all its residents

LA Times

In the Mojave Desert community of North Edwards, 5-year-old Adam Ezelle knows never to drink water from the tap, which contains dangerous levels of arsenic. With new regulations slated to take effect in the next few years, many systems will need to take urgent and proactive steps or “they’ll be out of compliance and be failing.” The crisis has cast …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Lions, tigers, taxidermy, arsenic, political squabbling and the Endangered Species Act. Oh my.

Associated Press

The fate of the mounted lion, tiger, polar bear and gorilla that have long greeted visitors entering South Dakota’s largest zoo is grim after arsenic was found to be widespread in the taxidermy collection, creating a raging debate about whether the more than 150 animals should be destroyed. “You’ll be fine.” Most institutions with older collections take safety protocols, like …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Oil, gas drilling puts residents of Godavari district at risk: Study

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: People living close to oil and gas drilling sites in East and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh are at risk of health issues, including cancer, due to toxic concentrations of heavy metals in soil, according to a study by the National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, and Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad. The study, ‘Spatial distribution, sources …

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Woman Reportedly Arrested In Suspected Christmas Cake Poisoning That Killed 3

Relative arrested following death of three women in Brazil Christmas cake poisoning

No direct evidence against me, Santacruz bizman murder accused claims in bail plea

No direct evidence against me, Santacruz bizman murder accused claims in bail plea

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

Doctors warn rapidly growing cancer is linked to tap water drunk by 40m Americans

Vitamins taken during pregnancy may contain high levels of lead, arsenic: Study

Warning to millions of Americans about link between heart attacks and tap water

Popular breakfast staple sold at Walmart and Walgreens recalled for containing cancer-causing metal arsenic

Walmart recalls apple juice sold in multiple states over high arsenic levels

Walmart apple juice recalled over fears it contains arsenic

Walmart recalls apple juice sold in 25 states due to elevated arsenic levels

Apple juice sold at Walmart recalled in multiple US states over arsenic levels

Do tampons contain ‘alarming’ quantities of lead and arsenic?

Are tampons harmful? Study finds lead, arsenic and other toxic metals in menstrual product

Many popular tampon brands contain arsenic and lead: report

Tampons found to contain LEAD and other toxic metals that could be absorbed into the body, alarming study suggests

What happens when you eat mangoes ripened with calcium carbide? Know all side effects from experts

More than 13,000 cases of CANCER in US every year are caused by foods laced with toxic metals including CHOCOLATE and cereal, shocking study finds

A Moroccan cobalt mine denies claims of arsenic-contaminated local water. Automakers are concerned

Cyberabad police to file for NBW in arsenic poisoning case

‘A ticking time bomb’: Why California can’t provide safe drinking water to all its residents

Lions, tigers, taxidermy, arsenic, political squabbling and the Endangered Species Act. Oh my.

Oil, gas drilling puts residents of Godavari district at risk: Study