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'Disturbingly' high levels of fiberglass discovered in oysters and mussels, new study warns
"Our findings show a disturbing level of glass reinforced plastic contamination in marine life," said marine biologist Corina Ciocan.
35% of tattoo inks sold in US are contaminated with bacteria: study
You may want to rethink getting ink.
You're washing your fruits and veggies all wrong — how to 'detox' them
Eat your veggies — not chemicals on them.
Church that hosted Al Capone's wedding, 20 other sites by Gowanus Canal test positive for dangerously unsafe air: 'Our Lady of Toxicity'
A famous church that once hosted notorious gangster Al Capone’s wedding and at least 20 other sites near Brooklyn’s toxic Gowanus Canal are in need for one hell of a...
100 blocks by toxic Gowanus Canal being tested for cancerous vapors — residents demand answers
NY is quietly investigating roughly 100 blocks in and around Brooklyn’s toxic Gowanus Canal to determine how many are contaminated with hazardous substances.
Sit in this seat if you don't want to get sick on a plane
Researchers have discovered the section of the aircraft where travelers are the least susceptible to germs.
Arugula sold at major supermarket chain recalled over possible salmonella contamination
Baby arugula sold at select Publix stores is being recalled after salmonella was detected during routine testing.
Chemicals from car tires are in leafy greens: study
Chemical additives from car tires have ended up in leafy greens, according to a new study.
Cucumbers recalled in 14 US states over potential salmonella contamination
Whole cucumbers that have been shipped to more than a dozen states are being recalled after a sample tested positive for salmonella.
Popular snack recalled after discovery of potentially fatal contamination
Healthy individuals who consume the organism could suffer short-term symptoms like high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, according to the voluntarily issued recall.
More than 16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart recalled over E. coli contamination
More than 16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart stores across the US have been recalled over a possible E. coli contamination, the US Department of Agriculture said. The...
You're likely to have bad hair days, acne if you live in these states— see where NY ranks
There’s no watering down these hard facts.
Campbell Soup's Ohio plant accused of polluting Lake Erie with contaminated wastewater
An alphabet soup of pollutants have been pouring into a waterway near Lake Erie, threatening humans and wildlife, according to environmental groups and the US Department of Justice.
Over 61,000 pounds of Trader Joe's chicken soup dumplings recalled for possibly containing permanent marker plastic
More than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe's are being recalled for possibly containing hard plastic, US regulators announced Saturday. The Agriculture Department's Food Safety...
Dole recalls some salad kits over potential listeria contamination
Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling certain salad kits over concerns that they may be contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria.
70M Americans drink tap water contaminated with 'forever chemicals' linked to cancer: study
More than 70 million Americans are living in homes where the tap water is contaminated with "forever chemicals" linked to cancer, reproductive and immune system damage, according to a recent...
Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to contamination
Haleon is recalling eight lots of the popular cough syrup Robitussin due to "microbial contamination," per a recent advisory by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Possible listeria contamination prompts BrightFarms spinach, salad kit recall in 7 states
BrightFarms said on Wednesday that possible Listeria contamination led the company to recall some of the New York-based company’s baby spinach and salad kits in seven states.
'Forever chemicals' in microplastics spark over $250B a year health crisis — even more than COVID: study
Microplastics found in the US food and water supply that contain "forever chemicals" are contributing to a quarter of a trillion dollar a year health crisis, according to a new...
Microplastics found in nearly 90% of meat, plant-based alternatives: 'There’s no escaping them'
"The plastic pollution crisis is impacting all of us, and we need to take action to address its many forms," one study author said.