Uttam Kumar, Author at Karmactive

Close-up of Ochlerotatus notoscriptus taking a blood meal in Tasmania, Australia, 2009.

Iceland Confirms First Mosquitoes: 3 Specimens Near Reykjavík Verified After Backyard Lure

Environment Iceland Confirms First Wild Mosquitoes: Three Culiseta annulata Near Reykjavík A trio of mosquitoes—two females and a male—was verified at a private property after a “wine roping” lure was used; the

Uttam Kumar

October 23, 2025

Screenshot of an FDA recall announcement page showing details of DermaRite product recall due to potential Burkholderia cepacia contamination.

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FDA Alert: DermaRite Expands Recall of 16 Skin Care Products Due to Life-Threatening Bacterial Risk

DermaRite Industries has expanded its July recall to include additional skin care products potentially contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria, according to an FDA announcement on August 28, 2025. The expanded recall now

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Uttam Kumar

August 29, 2025

Close-up of a Culex mosquito feeding on human skin, highlighting the transmission risk of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus.

Health·News·USA

Michigan Reports First West Nile Virus Case of 2025

Michigan health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus for 2025 in a Livingston County resident. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced the case

Uttam Kumar

August 10, 2025