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National & Local

EU tightens control on baby formula ingredient imports from China

The European Union has tightened controls on baby formula ingredient imports from China following contamination concerns.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Shein urges customers to 'stop using popular item immediately' over serious health risk

Shein has recalled a popular sand product due to asbestos contamination concerns, urging customers to stop using it immediately.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tesco issues urgent recall of children's product over risk of asbestos

Tesco has recalled a children's arts and crafts kit due to potential asbestos contamination.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Recall of green beans sold at Carrefour that may contain 'pieces of glass'

Carrefour has issued a recall for green beans after reports of potential glass contamination.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: NAFDAC Announces Recall of Aptamil, Cow & Gate Infant Formula Batches

NAFDAC has announced a precautionary recall of certain batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formulas over contamination concerns.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the Barefoot Walking Path Safe? Busan Health and Environment Research Institute Conducts Comprehensive Survey on Heavy Metals

Busan is conducting a comprehensive survey of 61 barefoot walking paths to assess heavy metal contamination and ensure public safety.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

ABC Apologizes

ABC has issued a public apology following a disturbing incident at a charging station in Toijala, where sewage contamination occurred.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Inside the world's most poisonous 'ghost town' as residents abandoned toxic wasteland

Picher, Oklahoma, once a thriving mining town, is now a toxic wasteland, with residents having abandoned it due to dangerous contamination, although it briefly sees visitors during an annual event.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The unexpected confession of the prosecutor in the Nisman case

Viviana Fein, the prosecutor in the Nisman case, defended her delayed response to the crime scene and raised questions about evidence contamination during her testimony this week.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Fecal bacteria in seawater in the Canary Islands - beach closed

A beach in Lanzarote has been closed to swimmers due to high levels of fecal contamination detected in the waters.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that the water in Rio is contaminated with a virus that 'causes cardiac arrest in children'; false message circulating since 2020

Claims that the water in Rio is contaminated with a dangerous virus that causes cardiac arrest in children are false and have been debunked multiple times since 2020.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Popular Spanish beaches closed due to 'faecal contamination' ahead of Easter

Two popular beaches in Spain have been closed due to faecal contamination just before the Easter holiday, impacting many expected British visitors.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Another supermarket chain received contaminated meat: by the time they received test results, it was no longer on the shelves

A Lithuanian supermarket chain, Maxima, has been alerted to Salmonella contamination in fresh chicken thighs from Poland, which was discovered only after the product had expired.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

EU steps up border checks on baby milk ingredient from China

The EU has tightened border controls on a baby milk ingredient from China following a contamination scare linked to infant formula.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Hospital Sewage Reduces the Effect of Antibiotics, Study Reveals

A study has revealed that sewage discharged from hospitals in Hyderabad poses a significant health risk by contaminating local water sources with antibiotic residues.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Wittenoom traditional owners launch $1.5 billion compensation claim

Wittenoom traditional owners have filed a $1.5 billion compensation claim against the West Australian government over asbestos contamination.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Hobbycraft recalls children's product over asbestos contamination fears

Hobbycraft has recalled a children's product over concerns of asbestos contamination, urging customers to stop using it immediately for safety reasons.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents report suspected contamination at a beach in Salvador; case under investigation by Inema

Residents and fishermen are concerned about potential water contamination at Sรฃo Tomรฉ de Paripe beach in Salvador, as the environmental agency investigates reported incidents of blue and yellow discoloration in the water.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Consumer agency warns of possible presence of wood splinters in grated cheese from three brands

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition issued a warning about potential wood splinters in grated cheese from three brands distributed in six Spanish regions.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Natura will pay US$ 67 million for lawsuit against Avon in the USA over contaminated product

Natura has agreed to pay US$ 67 million to settle a lawsuit involving Avon in the United States regarding allegations of asbestos contamination in talc products.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Chicken recalled due to salmonella

A recall has been issued for chicken products in Iceland due to potential salmonella contamination.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Natura signs $67 million agreement to end US lawsuit over Avon talc

Natura Cosmรฉticos has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit in the United States regarding asbestos contamination in Avon talc products.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

It Takes Little to Contaminate the Drinking Water of the Capital Region

The article discusses how easily the drinking water supply in the capital region of Iceland can be contaminated.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Asda recalls products over asbestos contamination fears and choking hazard

Asda has announced an urgent recall of several toy products due to serious health risks, including potential asbestos contamination and choking hazards for children.

Feb 22 โ€ข 01:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Four parties propose a ban on pesticides

Four Danish political parties have proposed a parliamentary decision to implement a nationwide ban on pesticide use in vulnerable groundwater areas due to concerns about the contamination of drinking water.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tesco and Morrisons issue urgent recalls and say 'please don't eat it'

Tesco and Morrisons have issued urgent product recalls for items due to health risks from contamination and undeclared allergens.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Contaminated Baby Milk: Danone Seeks Trust โ€” and Downplays Financial Damage

Danone is facing scrutiny over contaminated baby milk products but claims the financial impact has been minimal, even as it seeks to regain consumer trust.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Recalls dietary supplements - contains mercury

Rawpowder is recalling a dietary supplement due to mercury contamination, urging customers not to use the product and to seek refunds.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

12 babies hospitalized after consuming milk withdrawn due to toxin

12 infants were hospitalized after consuming milk withdrawn over contamination concerns, with 41 reported cases of gastrointestinal symptoms in Spain.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Residents told not to drink tap water in flood-hit western France

Residents in western France have been advised against drinking tap water due to contamination risks following severe flooding in the area.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

MP government acknowledged 22 deaths in the house, Congress claims 35 lost their lives

In the Madhya Pradesh assembly, the Congress party protested over deaths attributed to contaminated water in Indore, asserting that the government is underreporting the death toll.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

1.5 tons of live tilapia seized in acid containers discarded in landfill

1.5 tons of live tilapia seized in Brazil will be discarded in a landfill due to contamination risks.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tesco recalls popular fruit product over salmonella contamination

Tesco has recalled its Grape & Berry Medley fruit product due to salmonella contamination, advising customers to return it for a refund.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

The real story behind 'Lead Children', the Netflix series based on a case that shocked Poland

The Netflix series 'Lead Children' is based on a real-life environmental disaster in Poland during the 1970s involving severe lead poisoning in children.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Buildings: how often should water tanks be cleaned and what risks arise from not doing so

The article discusses the importance of regularly cleaning water tanks in apartment buildings in Argentina to prevent contamination of drinking water.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministers want to take the STF out of focus, but see the court dragged into crisis and fear contamination of judgments

Ministers of Brazil's Supreme Court are concerned that the court is becoming increasingly embroiled in political controversies, which could undermine the legitimacy of its upcoming decisions.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Cold meals raise food poisoning risk โ€” Nutritionists

Nutritionists warn that consuming cold meals can significantly increase the risk of food poisoning and recommend eating warm food for better digestion.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

'Dirty rain' and constant hand washing: Jan's life with lead contamination

A resident near the Nyrstar zinc smelter in Hobart, Australia, expresses her concerns over lead contamination due to high dust sampling results.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What is environmental contingency? These are the levels of contamination necessary to activate it

Authorities activated an environmental contingency in the Valley of Mexico for five consecutive days in February 2026 due to high pollution levels, affecting traffic and implementing restrictions to protect public health.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Salmonella found in large feed factory in Seinรคjoki: potentially contaminated feed was delivered to fewer than ten farms

Salmonella contamination was detected at a feed factory in Seinรคjoki, leading to the recall of feed distributed to a limited number of farms in Southern Ostrobothnia and elsewhere in Finland.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Sports

The Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler returns to the Olympic team after attributing her doping positive to a spoonful of Nutella

Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler has returned to the Olympic team after succeeding in her appeal against a doping suspension, which she attributed to contamination from a spoon used by her cancer-stricken mother.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Intermarchรฉ, Leclerc, Netto: recall of cheeses sold throughout France due to 'presence of plastic filaments'

French supermarkets are recalling cheese products due to contamination with plastic filaments.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tesco alert over fruit that could make you sick for a week

Tesco has issued a recall of certain fruit products due to salmonella contamination, advising customers of potential illness symptoms.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Lead and strange metals: the disgusting result of analyzing accumulated snow in New York

Recent analysis of urban snow in New York reveals the presence of heavy metals, fecal bacteria, and road salt, raising health concerns due to urban contamination.

Feb 16 โ€ข 22:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

'Unacceptably high': Concern over lead air pollution results over Hobart

High levels of lead contamination have been detected in dust around Hobart, prompting concerns from officials and experts regarding public health.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Beware of these chocolate cream pots that may contain pieces of glass

A recall has been issued for chocolate creams from the Maison Bordier brand in France due to potential contamination with glass shards.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Traditional owners 'won't accept' Argyle diamond mine site handback

Traditional owners in Western Australia refuse to accept the Argyle diamond mine site handback due to contamination concerns.

Feb 15 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fear in the showers: the nightmare of the neighbors of a giant building in Harlem who have to wash with buckets

Residents of a large housing complex in Harlem, New York, have been without showers for almost a month due to bacterial contamination in their water supply.

Feb 15 โ€ข 21:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'My child died after visiting UK beach days after a sewage spill'

Julie Maughan seeks justice and awareness after her daughter Heather's tragic death linked to sewage contamination at a UK beach.

Feb 15 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Two Hobbycraft children's craft kits recalled over asbestos risk

Two children's craft kits by Hobbycraft have been recalled due to potential asbestos contamination in the sand included in the products.

Feb 14 โ€ข 11:27 UTC

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