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food-and-drink8 days ago

Tragic Mocha Choking Incidents Continue in Japan During New Year

A woman in Tokyo died and six others were hospitalized after choking on mochi, a traditional Japanese rice cake eaten during New Year celebrations. The incident highlights the ongoing risk of mochi choking, especially among the elderly, with authorities advising caution when consuming the chewy treat. Historically, mochi has been linked to multiple fatalities and hospitalizations in Japan, prompting safety tips such as chewing slowly and cutting the cake into small pieces.

via CBS News|
#choking#food-and-drink#hazards
consumer-safety1 year ago

"Best Buy Recalls 300K Air Fryers Over Fire and Burn Hazards"

Best Buy is recalling nearly 300,000 Insignia Air Fryers and Insignia Air Fryer Ovens sold in the U.S. and Canada due to concerns of fire, burn, and laceration hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that the air fryers can overheat, causing handles to melt or break, while the air fryer ovens can overheat and shatter the glass door. Best Buy has received 24 reports of overheating/melting or glass shattering, including six reports of air fryers catching on fire, but no injuries or property damage have been reported. Owners are advised to stop using the cookers and can receive refunds and store credits.

via Fox Business|
#air-fryers#best-buy#consumer-product-safety-commission
climate2 years ago

"Northeast Braces for Intensifying Winter Storms and Flood Alerts"

FEMA's daily hazard outlook map, designed to show threats expected in the coming days, has been increasingly crowded with a confluence of extreme weather events disrupting the United States, including snowstorms, intense flooding, high winds, and tornadoes. The map, which used to show localized concerns in parts of the country with much of it showing no hazards, now depicts a worrisome hazard in almost every state, reflecting the intensifying and widespread impact of extreme weather across the nation.

via The New York Times|
#climate#extreme-weather#fema
natural-disasters2 years ago

Residents cautiously return to torched Lahaina as dangers persist

Some residents of Lahaina, Maui, are allowed to return to their charred homes after a devastating wildfire, but dangers still persist. The burn sites may contain hazardous ash, asbestos, heavy metals, and other chemicals, posing health risks if mishandled. Authorities are working on a safe removal process. It could take three months before Lahaina is fully cleared for reentry. The wildfires damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, causing billions of dollars in destruction. The first group of residents allowed to return will receive support and resources. The state plans to reopen West Maui to visitors on October 8 and is assisting displaced residents with long-term housing.

via CNN|
#hazards#lahaina#maui
crimehealth2 years ago

Inside the Illegal Reedley Lab: Blood Vials, Disease Samples, and Bioengineered Mice

Court documents reveal the dangerous and horrifying conditions inside an illegal lab in Reedley, California, including overcrowded bio-engineered mice, vials of blood, and infectious diseases such as malaria, E. coli, chlamydia, and COVID. Concerns over electrical issues, unmarked flammable chemicals, and the proximity of a gas station prompted the fire chief to send a letter warning of a potential disaster for the city. Government officials have euthanized the mice and are in the process of removing chemicals, while multiple agencies continue to investigate the situation.

via YourCentralValley.com|
#bio-engineered-mice#crimehealth#hazards
natural-disasters2 years ago

Hawaii volcano poses deadly threat with glass spewing potential.

The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is erupting, spewing out molten lava and Pele's hair, thin strands of golden hair-like volcanic glass that can cause injury if coming into contact with the skin or eyes, or inhaled. The United States Geological Service has warned residents to minimise their exposure to Pele’s hair, and also raised the prospect of vog, crater wall instability, ground cracking and rockfalls. The entire area has been closed to the public since 2007.

via Metro.co.uk|
#hawaii#hazards#kilauea-volcano
business2 years ago

Dollar General stores cited for hazardous work conditions by federal inspectors.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has found that Dollar General exposed workers to hazards at four stores in Alabama. The agency cited the company for multiple violations related to workplace safety, including blocked exits, obstructed fire extinguishers, and improper storage of boxes. Dollar General faces $114,937 in proposed penalties.

via WGME|
#business#dollar-general#hazards
weather2 years ago

Bay Area Braces for Another Round of Storms and High Winds.

The Bay Area was hit by another atmospheric river, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds. A high wind advisory was issued for several areas, with peak gusts forecasted to reach up to 74 mph. The combination of rain, wind, and saturated soils poses hazards, including downed power lines and trees. The lower elevations may receive an inch of rain, while the Central Coast Mountains are forecasted to receive up to three inches.

via KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco|
#atmospheric-river#bay-area#hazards