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• Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Linked to Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease

  May 13, 2025

  Study participants who consumed more than 10 servings of ultra-processed foods each day had a higher risk of showing early signs of Parkinson’s disease, including constipation, depression and sleep disorders.

• Toyota Driving Data Lawsuit Accuses Car Maker of Unlawfully Selling Customers’ Personal Information to Insurance Companies

  May 12, 2025

  A Florida man’s class action lawsuit claims that Toyota has used tracking devices in their vehicles for years to unlawfully gather and sell customer driving data to insurance companies.

• Phthalates Linked to More Than 350,000 Deaths Worldwide Each Year: Study

  May 9, 2025

  Researchers estimate that phthalate chemicals contribute to more than 350,000 cardiovascular-related deaths globally each year, with the highest toll occurring in regions heavily involved in plastic production.

• Ziploc Bag Class Action Lawsuit Claims Microwavable Bags Release Dangerous Levels of Microplastics

  May 8, 2025

  A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit alleging that certain Ziploc bags are marketed as “microwave safe” and “suitable for freezer use,” when they can actually release dangerous microplastics when used in these ways.

• Medline Sterile Water Solution Recall Issued Due to Infection Risks from Leaking Bottles

  May 7, 2025

  Federal health officials have announced a recall of certain Medline medical procedure kits, containing sterile water and saline solutions that may have leaks at the point where the seal meets the bottle opening.

• Tonka Ride-On Truck Lawsuit Filed Less Than One Week After Huffy Issues Recall Over Fire Risk

  May 6, 2025

  Two women have filed a lawsuit following a recent Huffy recall impacting more than 23,000 ride-on Tonka trucks due to reports of the vehicles overheating and catching fire.