Health, Safety, & Preparedness News | March 4, 2023

Here’s this week’s news stories, studies, etc. related to preparedness that contain potentially helpful information. The sources used here aren’t all the sources checked, but the other sites didn’t have new information. If there are other sources you think should be checked, please let me know what they are!

News, Summaries, Reports, and Updates

World not adequately prepared for disasters, report says

3 ways to prevent school shootings, based on research

Underexamined and underreported: New briefing on domestic abuse and suicidality

WHO urges countries to come clean on Covid origins intel

Silent pandemic: Report charts path for curbing antimicrobial resistance

In Dry West, Farmers Balk at Idling Land to Save Water

Is there a vaccine for RSV or respiratory syncytial virus? After almost 60 years, several come at once

Jack Daniel’s Ordered to Halt Project Over ‘Whiskey Fungus’

Research

Study finds common artificial sweetener erythritol linked to higher rates of heart attack and stroke

Researcher uncovers link between ultra-processed foods and Crohn’s disease

New COVID-19 booster vaccine offers high level of protection in mice

Collective forms of governance, infrastructural investments, collaboration all help societies last longer, study finds

Study shows promising results in using the sun’s ultraviolet rays to decontaminate water at high altitudes

Ocean surface tipping point could accelerate climate change

Food and Medical Recalls and Alerts

Russell Stover Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups are being recalled due to Undeclared Pecans

Tapas Cocktail Shrimp are being recalled due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

Apotex Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15% is being recalled due to a potential lack of sterility

Lemonland Food Corporation Seasoned fisheries and seasoned vegetable products sold in packaging without a brand name on it are being recalled due to Potential or Undeclared Allergen/ Crustacean Shellfish, Fish, Milk, Peanuts, Soybean, Tree Nuts, Wheat

GEISHA Medium Shrimp in 4 oz can is being recalled due to Potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum

Consumer Product Recalls and Alerts

Relion Battery Recalls Relion Insight Series Lithium Batteries Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards

DR Power Equipment Recalls PRO XL501 Chipper Shredders Due to Laceration Hazard

Multi-Purpose Kids Bike Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com; Sold by Ouwoer Direct

TJX Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Helly Hansen Recalls Adult Workwear Sweatshirts and Hoodies Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Burn Hazard

Smocked Runway Recalls Classic Whimsy Children’s Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard

Patagonia Recalls Patagonia Infant Capilene Midweight Base Layer Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Active Sports Recalls Wakeboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

Primark Recalls Children’s Bamboo Plates Due to Risk of Lead and Chemical Exposure Hazards

That’s it for this week! Please let me know what you think of the weekly format, the sources being used, and the information provided. To give feedback, email contact@llphp.org

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