All articles tagged with #health hazard
A woman refused to eat her mother-in-law's dinner after seeing raw chicken left in the sink for an hour, highlighting the health risks of cross-contamination and the importance of food safety, especially around infants. Her reaction was justified, as raw chicken in the sink can harbor dangerous bacteria like Salmonella, posing a serious threat to her baby, and she prioritized health over family harmony.
Severe toxic smog in Delhi has led to hazardous air quality levels, causing travel disruptions, school closures, and a deadly highway accident, highlighting ongoing environmental and political challenges in addressing air pollution.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is recalling about 30,000 pounds of Tyson dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets after metal pieces were found in the product, which could potentially cause serious harm or even death. The recall is classified as a Class I recall, the most serious category. The nuggets were produced on September 5 and distributed to several states. Consumers are urged to throw away or return the product, and one minor injury has been reported so far.
A judge has ordered the evacuation of a property in Sylmar, Los Angeles, which houses over 20 RVs, including the homeowner's residence. The property has been deemed uninhabitable and dangerous due to illegal electrical usage and improper sewage disposal. The homeowner, Cruz Godoy, faces charges related to zoning and permit violations. The property has been a source of complaints and health hazards for years, with images showing sewage overflowing onto neighboring yards. While some argue that removing the RVs will contribute to the homelessness problem, the city is working to provide emergency shelter for the displaced residents.
The smokestack of a defunct trash incinerator in Detroit, which had been causing pollution and health hazards for nearby residents for decades, was brought down in a controlled implosion on Sunday. The incinerator, which opened in 1989 and burned up to 5,000 tons of trash per day, was finally shut down in 2021. The demolition is expected to be completed by July. Detroit household trash is now being trucked to landfills outside the city limits. The implosion was conducted with precautions to contain dust and ensure air quality.
As smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches the east coast of the US, New York City's air quality has become the second worst on Earth. To protect against the health hazards of the hazy air, residents can build their own air filter using a box fan and four AC air filters rated MERV 13-16 or MPR 1200-2800. By taping the filters together in a square and placing the fan on top, the filter can effectively strain 2.5um smoke particles from the ambient air.
The entire state of Illinois is under an air quality alert due to increased ground-level ozone caused by emissions from vehicles, power plants, and other industrial sources reacting with sunlight. The alert is forecasted to be "unhealthy for sensitive groups" on Friday and Saturday, posing a potential health hazard to people with respiratory or pulmonary disorders. Officials advise caution when outdoors, limiting physical activity, and taking special precautions for sensitive individuals. Businesses and people are encouraged to reduce air pollution by taking public transportation, consolidating errands, reducing energy demands, and avoiding gasoline-powered equipment.
Actress Tori Spelling revealed that her family has been in a "continual spiral of sickness" due to "extreme mold" found in their rented home. After calling mold inspectors, they discovered the house was labeled a health hazard and not livable. Spelling and her family are planning to stay at a hotel or another temporary residence until they can figure out what to do.
A severe sandstorm originating from Mongolia has blanketed Beijing and several northern provinces in China, sending air pollution soaring to hazardous levels. The air quality index of PM10 particles exceeded monitoring charts, with concentrations hitting 1,667 micrograms per cubic meter, more than 37 times the daily average guideline set by the World Health Organization. Nearly a dozen provinces issued yellow warning signals, and weather authorities warned people not to go outdoors for exercise and other activities. The sandstorm is made worse by rising industrial activities and rapid deforestation throughout northern China.
Thai authorities are searching for a 12-inch-long cylinder containing radioactive material Caesium-137 that went missing from a power plant in Prachinburi province. Health officials have warned the public that prolonged direct contact with radioactive material can cause skin rashes, hair loss, canker sores, fatigue, and vomiting. Short-term contact with Caesium-137 may not show immediate symptoms but could lead to a higher risk of cancer. The cylinder was used for measuring ash in the silo and was connected to a 56-foot-tall silo. The power station's owner has offered a cash reward for anyone who can provide information about the missing cylinder.