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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Danone recalls Aptamil formula due to toxin presence; see affected batches

Danone Brazil has announced a recall of three batches of Aptamil Premium 1 infant formula due to the presence of a toxin linked to bacteria.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anvisa suspends batches of Aptamil infant formula after detection of toxin

The Brazilian health agency Anvisa has suspended the sale, distribution, and use of three specific batches of Aptamil infant formula after the detection of a toxin.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

5 Things Wrong That You Are Told About Botox

The article addresses common misconceptions about Botox, a popular neurotoxin used for cosmetic purposes to reduce wrinkles.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Scientists Warn: This Widespread Gut Bacterium May Cause Cancer in Those Under 50

Researchers are linking the rise of colon cancer in young adults to a toxin produced by harmful gut bacteria.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tampon rules face major update after pesticide and toxin discovery

New findings of heavy metals in tampons have sparked a campaign for the UK government to enforce product-specific safety testing and ingredient labeling for period products.

Mar 7 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Baby dies in Angers: 'abnormal' level of cereulide toxin found in consumed milk, say family lawyers

A baby who died in Angers had consumed infant milk with an 'abnormal' level of cereulide toxin shortly before his death, according to family lawyers.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

More than 60 sick babies linked to toxic baby formula

The UK Health Security Agency is investigating over 60 cases of illness in babies linked to contaminated baby formula from Nestle and Danone.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

NSW wellness guru charged over manโ€™s death during ayahuasca and frog toxin ceremony

A wellness retreat operator in New South Wales has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a client during a psychedelic ceremony.

Mar 5 โ€ข 03:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

I accidentally switched my baby from one 'toxin' formula to another - twice

A mother from Manchester describes her regret after her newborn suffered severe health issues linked to three recalled baby formulas containing toxins.

Mar 3 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Pistachio Kernels Recalled โ€“ Contain Mold Toxin

Pistachio kernels have been recalled in Norway due to the presence of the mold toxin aflatoxin exceeding permissible limits.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The effects of contact with toxins will be felt by humanity in 500 years? Scientists: Yes

A recent study suggests that the effects of exposure to the toxin vinclozolin on mammalian health could impact future generations for centuries.

Mar 1 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is botulism and how to prevent it

Botulism is a serious illness caused by the botulinum toxin, primarily affecting the nervous system and leading to muscle weakness and paralysis, necessitating immediate medical attention.

Feb 28 โ€ข 19:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Baby tests positive for toxin linked to infant formula recalls in France

A French baby tested positive for cereulide toxin after consuming contaminated infant formula, prompting recalls from several major brands.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Nestle: The cereulide toxin was found in an infant who drank milk

The French Ministry of Health confirmed the detection of the cereulide toxin in an infant treated in France after consuming recalled milk.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Infant formula: cereulide toxin identified for the first time in a baby hospitalized in France

The cereulide toxin has been confirmed in a baby hospitalized in France, marking the first such case linked to the ongoing recall of infant formulas impacting major manufacturers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Nawalny's Doctor: 'Epibatidine Works Similarly to Novichok'

Nawalny's physician discussed the surprise discovery of the use of epibatidine as a poison, drawing parallels to the previously known Novichok.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Caring' girl, 17, dies from 'incredibly rare' condition one week after upset tummy

Lois Francis, a 17-year-old girl, tragically died one week after being hospitalized for an upset stomach due to a rare condition caused by Shiga toxin-producing E-coli.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Kendamil baby formula sold at Costco recalled due to toxin concerns

Kendamil baby formula sold at Costco in Canada is being recalled due to the potential presence of the cereulide toxin, which can cause food poisoning but has not yet resulted in reported illnesses.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Inspection found Happy Mimi baby milk on the market with an excessive level of toxin

A recent inspection in Czechia revealed that Happy Mimi baby milk has exceeded the allowed toxin levels.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

TOXIC ON THE PLATE โŸฉ A popular source of protein may bring more harm than good

Red beans are nutritious and healthy, but only when cooked properly; otherwise, they can cause severe food poisoning symptoms due to a natural toxin.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

It is becoming clear which laboratory produced the toxin used to poison Alexei Navalny

The article reveals insights about the laboratory involved in the creation of the toxin that poisoned Alexei Navalny, highlighting connections to previous incidents and ongoing investigations.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

USA will allow increased mercury emissions

The USA's EPA has announced changes to mercury and environmental toxin emission regulations from coal power plants, allowing higher emissions to cut costs.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

European Union says risk of exposure to cereulide is low after infant formula recalls

The European Union has declared the risk of infant exposure to cereulide toxin as low following widespread recalls of baby formulas across several countries.

Feb 19 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

13 babies were hospitalized in Spain due to contaminated formula milk and Europe says the risk is now "low" but "more cases could occur"

Thirteen babies in Spain have been hospitalized due to gastrointestinal symptoms linked to contaminated infant formula, prompting recalls from affected brands and a risk assessment indicating a low threat level across Europe.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:43 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‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Zakharova: European countries accusing us of poisoning Navalny with frog toxin must present evidence

Russia has demanded that European countries accusing it of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny with a frog toxin provide concrete evidence to support their claims, according to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Why Russia may have turned to dart-frog toxin epibatidine to poison Navalny

European countries have identified epibatidine as the poison that killed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, two years after his death in prison.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland demands accountability from Russia for Navalny's death - Note from the Kremlin

Finland, alongside 15 other nations, is calling for a thorough investigation into the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, held responsible solely by Russian authorities.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Experts: The toxin used to poison Alexei Navalny was most likely synthetic

Experts believe that Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a synthetic neurotoxin, rather than a natural toxin found in South American poisonous frogs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Experts speak on the origin of the toxin used to poison Alexei Navalny

Experts suggest that the neurotoxin epibatidine, derived from poisonous frogs in South America, was likely used to poison Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

"Only Russia had the means, the motive, and the opportunity to resort to it": the toxin that killed Alexei Navalny likely of synthetic origin

Experts from Ecuador and Colombia believe that the toxin responsible for Alexei Navalny's death in 2024 was synthesized in a laboratory rather than extracted from naturally occurring poison dart frogs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

A frog from Ecuador is at the center of the debate over the death of Russian Alexรฉi Navalny

The death of Russian opposition leader Alexรฉi Navalny has sparked international debate regarding allegations of poisoning with epibatidine, a toxin from a frog native to Ecuador and Peru.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

A frog from southern Ecuador and northern Peru under scrutiny for the assassination of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in 2024

The assassination of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in 2024 is back in international debate as European governments allege he was poisoned with a toxin derived from a frog found in Ecuador and Peru.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Was Navalny poisoning by frog toxin meant to send a message?

Experts analyze the use of a potent frog toxin in the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, indicating that only the Russian state had the means and motive to carry out such an act.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Epibatidine: What it is and how the powerful poison that killed Navalny acts

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was allegedly killed using a potent toxin called epibatidine, linked to poisonous frogs from South America, according to a multinational investigation.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Russia: The Kremlin denies the claim that Navalny was poisoned with frog toxin

The Kremlin vigorously denied allegations from five European countries that the Russian state poisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny using frog toxin, despite his widow stating that the truth will eventually come out.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Russia dismissed European accusations that Navalny was poisoned in prison: "They are biased and unfounded"

Russia has firmly rejected accusations from several European governments claiming that opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned in prison with a lethal toxin.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Kremlin: The charges of Alexei Navalny's murder with toxin from frogs are 'baseless'

The Kremlin denies allegations from five European countries claiming that the Russian state killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using toxins from poisonous frogs.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Alexei Navalny: Two years since his death - '200 times stronger' than morphine is the toxin that 5 European countries claim was administered to him

The article discusses the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death, with claims from European countries questioning the official cause attributed by Russia and suggesting foul play due to toxic substances found in his remains.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Kremlin: Sweden is wrong

Russia rejects Swedish findings regarding the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, asserting that claims of poisoning by the toxin epibatidine are unfounded.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Russian authorities reject that Navalny was poisoned with frog poison

Russian authorities vehemently deny allegations that opposition politician Alexei Navalny was poisoned with frog toxin in prison.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

The frog poison used against Navalny is a hundred times stronger than morphine

A joint investigation by UK, Sweden, France, Germany, and the Netherlands confirms that Alexei Navalny's death was caused by epibatidine, a potent toxin not found in Russia.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The second anniversary of A. Navalny's death

Five European countries have accused Russia of poisoning opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a toxin found in frog skin, marking the second anniversary of his death.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

This is how Alexei Navalny was poisoned. What is the toxin from poison dart frogs?

British authorities allege that only the Kremlin had the means and motive to use the rare and difficult-to-obtain toxin alleged to have been involved in the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny; Russia has rejected these claims as an information campaign.

Feb 16 โ€ข 06:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Huge Failure, It Was a Matter of Life! Experts Shocked by Indifference Regarding Faulty Baby Food

The Czech Ministry of Health has warned against Nutrilon baby food that may contain a life-threatening toxin, with experts criticizing the delayed response as a significant failure.

Feb 15 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Rubio: The US does not question the report of 5 countries regarding the death of Navalny

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the findings of five European allies accusing Russia of the assassination of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny are concerning and that Washington has no reason to doubt the report.

Feb 15 โ€ข 17:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK considers new Russia sanctions after Navalny frog toxin finding

The UK government is contemplating new sanctions against Russia in light of claims that opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a toxin linked to the Kremlin.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Toxicologist tells Sky News what is known about the toxin used to poison Navalny

A clinical toxicologist discussed the detection of a toxin found in the poisoning of Alexei Navalny, highlighting concerns over its sourcing and potential lethality.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

The US denies the European report on the poisoning of Alexei Navalny, says Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio stated that Washington's choice not to join the troubling report published by five European countries does not imply agreement with the conclusion that Alexei Navalny was poisoned by a rare toxin and that the primary suspect is the Russian state.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

The dart frog and the toxin linked to Alexei Navalnyโ€™s death

New test results suggest that Russian dissident Alexei Navalny died from a toxin derived from the poison dart frog, further highlighting the dangers of exotic poisons historically used by the Russian state against its adversaries.

Feb 15 โ€ข 13:43 UTC

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