Back of the net ? loss?

Picture of unfit meat ceased before it could enter the food chain PA MEDIA

Picture of unfit chicken

Great work by #environmentalhealth #Southwark

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Working with bsky.app/profile/food... #FoodStandardsAgency

Successful #foodsafety prosecution after 1.9 tonnes of unfit meat seized

Four men given custodial sentences

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1 in 4 people still lack access to safely managed drinking water

Safe drinking water 💧 is a basic human right, yet 2.1 billion people or 1 in 4 globally still live without it.

The most vulnerable people face the greatest inequalities.

More in the new WHO/@unicef.org report 👉 bit.ly/3UOAdg9 #WorldWaterWeek

Baby food firms given 18 months to improve quality of products in England Government issues voluntary guidance calling for less sugar and salt amid concerns over nutritional value

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Baby food firms given 18 months to improve quality

not sure headline gives picture of the story tbh

Voluntary agreement (we KNOW vol agreements are pretty worthless)
Narrow in scope
If companies fail to act we will consider being tough (heard that one before)

Rise in chikungunya cases in UK travellers returning from abroad Latest data shows an increase in travel-associated chikungunya cases compared to the same period last year

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#chikungunya

Health experts urge ban on school materials backed by food, drink and gambling firms Exclusive: Education secretary told sponsored resources misrepresent evidence about diets, alcohol and betting

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Crackdown on unsafe cosmetic procedures to protect the public New measures to crack down on cowboy cosmetic procedures will be introduced by the government.

BBC News - Clinics to need licences for Botox fillers in cosmetics crackdown - BBC News
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No mention of #environmentalhealthofficer involvement in #regulation in #BBC or #guardian articles

@cieh-president.bsky.social‬

#EHP #EHO

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Legionnaires’ Outbreak in Harlem Kills 2 and Sickens More Than 50 The source of the illness has not been conclusively identified more than a week after people began getting sick.

Two people have died and more than 50 have fallen ill in a fast-growing outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem that has health officials still searching for the source more than a week after people began turning up sick.

UKHSA issues warning over botulism UKHSA warns public to be alert to botulism following adverse reactions to cosmetic procedures involving botulinum toxin.

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#beauty #cosmeticprocedure
#botox
#browtox

A piece of raw red meat, wrapped in cellophane, with a label saying, 'Our latest data shows that Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) cases have increased by 26% in 2024, compared to 2023. STEC is a foodborne illness which can cause diarrhoea, bloody poo and stomach cramps'

We've seen an increase in cases of STEC, a foodborne illness that can cause diarrhoea, bloody stools & stomach cramps.

If you have STEC symptoms, wash your hands with soap & warm water. Don’t prepare food for others until 48 hours after symptoms stop.

Find out more: www.gov.uk/government/n...

Red tape slashed to revamp high streets with new cafes and bars Communities and town centres across the UK are set to benefit from a wave of new cafes, bars, music venues and outdoor dining options, as the Government slashes red tape to breathe new life into the h...

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The UK government will also need to amend the #EnvironmentalProtectionAct as #councils have a statutory duty to enforce #statutorynuisance for #noisenuisance

Outdoor air pollution is a major public health issue. Poor air quality can contribute to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer and respiratory diseases. Active travel is one way of contributing to reducing air pollution caused by vehicles and it also improves physical activity.

Closing classroom windows does not cut air pollution, study finds Tests conducted at 500 sites show particle pollution exceeded health guidelines on 6% of school days

What are our children and teachers breathing in the classroom?

First results from a year long monitoring programme in nearly 500 UK schools.

My latest for @theguardian.com. Study by @samhe.bsky.social

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The top half shows houses built on stilts over water, with the bold message "Anyone can drown". The lower half is underwater, with the words "no one should" partially submerged and distorted among rising air bubbles.

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day.

Every year, drowning claims hundreds of thousands of lives, most of these deaths being preventable.

If you’ve taken action to prevent drowning, share it using #DrowningPrevention and tag @who.int. 👉 bit.ly/DrowningPrevention2025

Just 7,000 steps a day cuts risk of health issues - study Everyone targets 10,000 steps - but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests.

BBC News - Just 7,000 steps a day cuts risk of health issues - study - BBC News
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#publichealth #walking #exercise

@biteback2030.bsky.social has published new research on how giant food and drink brands are using schools to market and sell their unhealthy products to children and young people👉 bit.ly/3TUduyJ.

👀Read our full response➡️ bit.ly/4fcVNEw

Incredibly powerful watch about the government plan on ME from @binitakane.bsky.social and Sarah, whose daughter Maeve died from ME.

NHS urgently needs to commission specialist services for the 100,000s people living with this debilitating condition.

watch here
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Boost in support for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome or ME Better care for patients living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, with plans to invest in research and offer care closer to home.

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#cfs #chronicfatigue

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Fake Botox suspected in dozens of poisoning cases Health security body UKSHA urges vigilance after 38 cases of botulism recorded in the east and north-east of England.

BBC News - More than 30 poisoned after suspected fake Botox
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Happening in three hours - come and join us! All welcome - no need to be a Mum or a parent. Just bring your #AirPollution concerns or questions.

Email us here for the Zoom link: www.mumsforlungs.org/contact

Find public health resources Use this service to find resources that can help people learn how to lead longer and healthier lives.

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Air pollution must be recognised as a public health issue.

Our report 'A breath of fresh air' highlights evidence on the increased range of health impacts linked to air pollution.

The government needs to treat #airpollution as a serious & preventable health risk.

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#CleanAirDay

RFK Jr to remove all members of CDC panel advising on US vaccines Health secretary says he’s getting rid of members sitting on panel of vaccine experts and reconstituting the committee

The man who has stated “don’t take medical advice from me” has disbanded the cdc vaccine advisory panel of experts to be replaced by new people with no details as yet as to how they will be selected. Rfk wrote about this in am op-ed. This is extremely worrisome 🧵🧪 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

JOBS: We're looking for a qualified Environmental Health professional, experienced in all aspects of food safety inspection and enforcement, to join our Environmental Health team as a Senior Public Protection Officer! Interested? Read more: bit.ly/3Ze92hv

North Norfolk District Council seeking a qualified Environmental Health professional - such an important role....

Details : bit.ly/3Ze92hv

Wild Coast Raw Food for Cats Is Recalled Over Bird Flu Risk At least two cats kept as pets had tested positive for bird flu in two counties in Washington State after their owners reported feeding them the product, officials said.

Wild Coast Raw, a company in Washington State, voluntarily recalled a raw food product for cats this week because of the potential risk that it may have been contaminated with bird flu, federal safety regulators said.

We can’t feed pupils for 60p, say schools in blow to Labour breakfast club pledge Critics warn of ‘political headlines over practical solutions’ as schools battle to cover cost of government’s flagship plan

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Updated guide from #UKHSA #Birdflu

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Updated #UKHSA guidance managing people in contact with #BirdFlu

The entire archive of CDC datasets can be found here.

HUGE shoutout to data archivists- this work is important 👏🙌🏻

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