Police in eastern Austria say a 39-year-old suspect has been arrested after rat poison turned up in some HiPP baby food jars on supermarket shelves in central Europe. The company recalled some of its baby food in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia after the case came to light last month. It said in a statement Saturday it was “greatly relieved” by the arrest. Authorities said previously they believe the tampering occurred in 6.7-ounce jars of baby food made with carrots and potatoes for 5-month-olds that were sold from SPAR supermarkets in Austria.
Proponents of raw milk are pushing to make the unpasteurized product more widely available and easy to obtain. More than three dozen bills supporting raw milk have been introduced in statehouses across the nation, the AP found. The momentum is growing even as a new outbreak sickens U.S. children. Health officials have long warned that raw milk can contain potentially deadly germs. But government officials like Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., along with social media influencers, have fueled sharp new interest in unproven health benefits.
Backers of raw milk are pushing to make the potentially dangerous product more widely available, even as a new disease outbreak sickens U.S. children. More than three dozen bills supporting raw milk have been introduced in statehouses, The Associated Press found. More states are legalizing it. Top government officials and internet influencers are helping drive this momentum. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downed shots of raw milk at the White House last year and previously promised to halt “aggressive suppression” of the product. Social media posts about raw milk have surged. This alarms public health officials, who warn that unpasteurized milk can harbor risky germs.
General Motors is recalling more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in the U.S. because the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a letter that a rearview image that doesn’t display properly reduces the driver’s view behind the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall includes Chevrolet Malibu vehicles with model years 2023 through 2025. GM said that it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the recall issue. Dealers will replace the rearview camera for free.
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles because the windshield wiper arms can break, causing reduced visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers a total of 422,613 vehicles, including 2021-23 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators and a range of F series Super Duty trucks, model years 2022-2023. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on April 13. Once a remedy is determined, additional letters will be mailed. Dealerships will eventually inspect and replace the wiper arms free of charge. Ford’s number for the recall is 26S24.
The proposed food safety legislation in Illinois would restrict manufacturers from using certain additives and require baby food manufacturers to test heavy metals.
The perfect Thanksgiving meal, only to be ruined by people getting sick after they eat. Simple mistakes can lead to foodborne illness, which will certainly make for a memorable holiday.
Thanksgiving is one of the biggest food holidays of the year, and the Illinois Department of Public Health is offering safety advice to make sure your feast doesn't make you sick.