Multiple Incidents Across the US Involve Health Risks and Safety Concerns
Across the United States this week, a series of incidents ranging from a carbon monoxide leak at a university to a Listeria infection in a newborn and the release of unredacted images in the Epstein files raised concerns about public health and safety.
In Elizabethton, Tennessee, more than 200 people were evaluated and treated at various healthcare facilities after a carbon monoxide leak at Milligan University on Wednesday. Ballad Health reported that it was actively caring for those affected across six of its hospitals as of 6 p.m. local time. The leak was identified in the Steve Lacy Fieldhouse, according to Milligan University.
In New Mexico, state health officials issued a warning Tuesday urging people to avoid consuming raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection likely tied to the mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy. The New Mexico Department of Health stated that the "most likely" source of infection was the mother's consumption of unpasteurized milk during pregnancy. While investigators could not determine the exact cause, they emphasized the risks associated with raw dairy products.
Meanwhile, in New York City, the New York City Police Department released body camera footage showing the moment an officer shot a mentally ill man who was allegedly charging him with a knife amid calls from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for mental health treatment instead of criminal charges. Jabez Chakraborty, 22, was holding a large kitchen knife and charged at officers who responded to an emergency call from his family in Queens on Jan. 26, according to the NYPD.
In Illinois, a 9-year-old boy was recovering after a popular toy caused second-degree burns to his face and hands. Caleb Chabolla, a fourth-grader, was injured after heating up a NeeDoh in the microwave late last month. The NeeDoh, a sensory toy similar to a stress ball, is described on the company's website as a "gratifying super soft, super stretchy dough filled groovy glob." After microwaving the toy to soften it, Chabolla reportedly sustained burns.
Adding to the week's concerns, unredacted images and videos showing nudity released in the Epstein files have been online for days despite US officials being warned about failures in redaction, which lawyers say has caused victims "irreparable" harm. The files seen by BBC Verify are among thousands of documents lawyers say they have discovered that contain identifying information about dozens of Epstein's victims. On Tuesday, a New York judge said the Department of Justice (DoJ) had agreed to quickly fix the issue after victims groups first spoke out about the issue at the weekend when the New York Times reported nearly 40 separate images had been published as part of the Epstein files on Friday.
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