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Kombucha calamity

  Beverage maker Health-Ade has been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit alleging several of the company’s kombucha products contain toxic “forever chemicals.” Alanna Morton, a New York resident, filed the lawsuit on Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, claiming the company misleadingly marketed and advertised its kombucha as a “health” product even though it tested positive for dangerously high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. The lawsuit claims PFAS were found in the company’s Ginger Pineapple Belly Reset, Mint Limeade, Cayenne Cleanse, Pomegranate Berry and Strawberry Glow with bamboo extract and biotin products.
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Warning to women: 86 the instant noodles

  Eating instant noodles 2–3 times per week has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes , according to The Journal of Nutrition. Researchers found that instant noodles are often high in sodium, unhealthy fats, and refined carbs. These ingredients can raise blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Researchers at Harvard University reported a 68% higher risk of metabolic syndrome among women who consume instant noodles ≥ twice/week but not in men.
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This garlic is HOT

  Christopher Ranch peeled garlic sold at Tops stores is being recalled due to a potential botulism risk caused by improper storage temperatures. The product was kept in open-air coolers that did not stay within the required 32 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit range, creating conditions for dangerous bacteria growth. The recall is classified as Class 1—the highest risk level—and consumers are urged to return the product for a refund and seek medical attention if symptoms appear.
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Pomegranate juice takes health for granted

  The Wonderful Company  based in California, touts its “ iconic, healthy  popular pomegranate juice and other products. But it’s also the state’s second-largest user of paraquat – a toxic weedkiller linked to increased risk of   Parkinson’s disease  and other harms. In 2021 alone, Wonderful sprayed more than 56,000 pounds of paraquat on fields in the Golden State used to produce pistachios, almonds and pomegranates,
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Cranberry juice repellant?

  A now-closed Italian restaurant and its former owner have been hit with a $40,000 fine after two children unknowingly drank insect repellent when they were served citronella instead of cranberry juice at the Perth establishment.
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