Poison
Teva Israel, Health Ministry issue recall for Nutrilon Phase 1, Nutrilon AR baby formula
The announcement follows a previous recall of 800-gram packages of Nutrilon Phase 1 due to concerns about the presence of the toxin cereulide.
Two babies dead, dozens more children injured after suspected overheating at Jerusalem daycare
Poison Control Center warns: An important warning that could save lives this winter
Algerian nanny imprisoned for poisoning French Jewish family
Algerian nanny charged after allegedly poisoning French Jewish family’s food, drinks
The nanny ultimately confessed to the crime, claiming she poisoned the family "because they have money and power," after the police found chemical agents in the family's food and drinks.
Suspected methanol contamination prompts Israel's travel advisory for Brazil
Israel urges citizens in Brazil to drink only sealed wine or beer after reports of toxic methanol in some alcohol under investigation.
Police arrest man suspected of poisoning livestock in Palestinian town near Ramallah
A shepherd reported the deaths of two goats to police on Saturday in the village after eating fruit suspected of being poisoned.
Ecuador's president claims detractors tried to poison him with toxic jam and chocolate
Noboa said that the sweet treats had included a high concentration of three types of toxic substances.
Hadassah Hospital treats family of nine for carbon monoxide poisoning
The family was treated with a hyperbaric chamber at Hadassah University Medical Center and was released home with no lasting effects reported.
Over 800 Indonesian students suffer mass food poisoning from gov't free meals
One case affected more than 500 and was the biggest outbreak yet under President Prabowo Subianto's flagship program.
Australia mushroom murderer Erin Patterson left me 'half alive', lone surviving victim says
A jury found the 50-year-old guilty of the attempted murder of Ian Wilkinson, Heather's husband, who survived the 2023 meal at Erin Patterson's home in Leongatha.
Kuwait arrests 67 after illegally-produced alcohol kills 23
Kuwait bans the import or domestic production of alcoholic beverages, but some are manufactured illegally in secret locations that lack safety standards, exposing consumers to the risk of poisoning.
Tainted alcohol leaves 13 Asians dead, 21 blinded in Kuwait, health ministry says
The ministry said in a statement that all those affected were of Asian nationalities, adding that 51 required urgent kidney dialysis and 31 needed mechanical ventilation.
Jewish woman reveals plot to poison Israelis at Boom Festival in Portugal - KAN
Strychnine is a highly toxic, colorless alkaloid used as a pesticide, which leads to convulsions and then death through asphyxia if ingested.
