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Chemical Scare Evacuates Florida's Planned Parenthood Clinic, Many Were Hospitalized

By R. Siva Kumar - May 24, 2016 09:40 AM EDT

Several people with breathing problems were hospitalised, while a Planned Parenthood clinic in Sarasota, Fla., was evacuated Monday.

Frozen Foods Recalled Due To Listeria Scare

By Jenn Loro - May 06, 2016 09:58 AM EDT

Frozen food giant CRF is now pulling out 382 of its food items off the shelf after Listeria outbreak caused several people to be hospitalized. Initial reports reveal that most, if not all, of the affected foods are produced at the company’s Paco, Washington facility causing CRF to shut the plant down while investigations are being carried out.

New Mexico Tribe Receives Funding For Nuclear Lab Contamination

By Staff Reporter - Apr 05, 2016 04:12 PM EDT

A tribe that sits on the edge and is the birth place of a nuclear lab has experienced contamination, reports the Associated Press. Now the pueblo is receiving state fund to help eliminate wastes caused from the nuclear lab.

Flint Water Crisis Prompts Class Action Lawsuits Vs City

By Jenn Loro - Jan 29, 2016 09:12 AM EST

Flint’s ongoing water crisis has got angry residents teaming up with advocacy groups in class action lawsuits against the city government for incompetent handling of the situation and mismanagement.

Mercury And Other Toxins Contaminate Grand Canyon Segment Of Colorado River

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 28, 2015 09:57 AM EDT

Mercury, which leads to health problems in humans as well as wildlife, has contaminated the food webs of the Grand Canyon.

NYC Legionnaire’s Disease Update: What to Know about the Outbreak that has Killed 8 People

By Cheri Cheng - Aug 06, 2015 03:21 PM EDT

The death toll from the Legionnaire's disease outbreak in New York City has risen to 8.

Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreak Kills 2, Sickens 31 in New York City

By Cheri Cheng - Jul 30, 2015 03:04 PM EDT

Legionnaire's disease has sickened at least 31 people from the South Bronx in New York City since July 10.

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