Hundreds of children sickened from high levels of lead in applesauce pouches last year put a spotlight on lapses in the food-safety system.
Tag: Children and Childhood
She Survived an Airstrike That Killed Her Entire Family in Gaza
Eleven-year-old Dareen al-Bayaa lost dozens of her family members in a single airstrike in Gaza. She is one of at least 17,000 children across the territory who have been orphaned or separated from their parents.
Hind Rajab, Missing 6-Year-Old, Found Dead in Gaza, Aid Group Says
The Palestine Red Crescent had issued a series of posts about the girl, named Hind, and two rescuers sent to find her after she was trapped in a car with dead relatives in it.
U.K. to Ban Disposable Vapes to Prevent Use by Children
The British government said it would act after surveys showed that the number of young people trying vapes had risen sharply.
What Happens When There Is No Food: Experts Say Severe Malnutrition Could Set in Swiftly in Gaza
Nutrition experts say the progression from hunger to severe malnutrition can be rapid, especially in children.
At These Schools, Arab and Jewish Students Share Their Feelings, With Each Other
At a time when support for peace is at a low, conversations at Israel’s Hand in Hand schools about the Oct. 7 attack and the war in Gaza sound different than they do elsewhere.
Abandoned Cemetery of Algerians Highlights Painful Episode for France
Family groups have been calling for the excavation of land believed to hold the bodies of at least 50 children — the sons and daughters of Algerians who fought for France — who died in internment camps.
Lead Levels in Children’s Applesauce May Be Traced to Cinnamon Additive
The F.D.A. is investigating the sources of cinnamon and other ingredients produced outside the U.S. as the possible cause of lead poisoning in dozens of children. Advocates are urging mandatory testing of lead in food.
The Year in ‘Sensitive Content’
In 2023, Instagram served me images of dead and dying children, heightening social media’s contradictions to a horrific new level.
Girl Kills Schoolmate and Wounds 5 in Russia Shooting
The authorities said investigators were working to establish the motive for the shooting, which took place in the city of Bryansk, near the border with Ukraine.