19 h. ago Urgent recall notice issued for hand soap over contamination risk

Office for Product Safety and Standards warns affected batch presents a microbiological risk

Events

45 h. ago Major recall launched for contaminated hand soap over infection risk for shoppers

A product from Turkey known as the Elbow Grease Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner has been recalled over fears it could cause infection or irritation if it comes into contact with skin

Events

52 h. ago Hand soap product recall issued over fears it could cause infection

The Government's Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an alert about the potentially dangerous hand soap

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Don’t call it zombie deer disease’: scientists warn of ‘global crisis’ as infections spread across the US

A contagious, fatal illness in deer, elk and moose has taken hold in the US and is now reaching other countries. While it has not infected humans yet, the risk is growingIn a scattershot pattern that now extends from coast to coast, continental US states have been announcing new hotspots of chronic wasting disease (CWD).The contagious and always-fatal neurodegenerative disorder infects the cervid family that includes deer, elk, moose and, in higher latitudes, reindeer. There is no vaccine or treatment. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago 'Do not eat' warning issued as major supermarket urgently recalls readymeals due to hidden PLASTIC shards

The product 'may contain hard pieces of plastic, making it unsafe to eat,' according to an alert issued by the supermarket.

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6 d. ago Listeria infection symptoms as outbreak linked to NHS desserts leaves one dead

The UKHSA warns that some people are at risk of life-threatening health problems after infection

Science

6 d. ago What is listeria? Three deaths in NHS hospitals spark outbreak concerns

Certain people are more at risk of developing serious problems after being infected with listeriosis

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8 d. ago Popular brand issues urgent product recall in major supermarkets over fears it could contain glass

Kelly Loves is recalling some batches of Sushi Ginger sold in sold in ASDA and Waitrose stores as the possible presence of glass means the product is unsafe to eat

Economics

8 d. ago New bat coronavirus discovered in Brazil – but risks are unclear

Researchers hope experiments planned at high-security Hong Kong labs can determine further risks from virus

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2 w. ago Online bargain hunters could be slapped with athlete's foot, nits and bed bugs

Shoppers who buy clothes from online thrift stores are at risk of catching bed bugs, weird fungal infections with the eco-friendly trend causing a surge in creepy critters

Politics

2 w. ago Bacterial vaginosis can be passed to women by men, researchers find

Study suggests infection is sexually transmitted and opens up new way to reduce recurrence by treating male partnersBacterial vaginosis can be passed to women by male sexual partners, researchers have said, challenging the longstanding view that it is not a sexually transmitted infection.Experts say the study offers a new way to reduce the risk of the infection returning in women, with another scientist saying it showed up the UK’s NHS website as “outdated and misleading”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Paracetamol urgently recalled by major high street shop as it 'may contain another drug'

Boots has placed a 'do not take' alert on a batch of its 500mg paracetamol packets and has advised customers who have that particular pack at home to return it to their nearest store

Events

3 w. ago Volkswagen recalls more than 60k electric vehicles after spotting major error

More than 60,000 electric vehicles made by Volkswagen have had to be recalled in the United States due to a dangerous display error caused by a software issue

Politics

3 w. ago Stiletto Botox: is a ‘Loub job’ the secret to wearing high heels?

This expensive procedure has gone viral on TikTok – and comes with the risk of allergic reactions, bruising and infection. Is it worth it to be comfortably numb?Name: Stiletto Botox.Age: First emerged in 2016, but it’s now going viral. Continue reading...

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