The National Police have arrested a woman in her mid-40s for allegedly attempting to murder her husband by poisoning him with a high dose of benzodiazepines in Palma. The suspect, who appeared before a Palma court on Thursday, is accused of attempted murder, sources close to the investigation confirmed to Europa Press. The incident dates back to mid-January, when the man became ill after consuming a drink that left him disoriented and caused adverse effects. He managed to call an ambulance and was treated by emergency medical personnel. After spending a few days in the hospital under medical supervision, his condition improved and he was discharged. He then filed a complaint at a National Police station, and officers from the Family and Women's Assistance Unit (UFAM) opened an investigation to determine whether he had been poisoned. Police determined that the victim's wife, taking advantage of a moment of distraction, had slipped a high dose of benzodiazepines—an anti-anxiety drug—into his drink. Investigators located and arrested the woman, who has been brought before a judge as the alleged perpetrator of attempted murder. She has been released on bail.

The duty judge has ordered the provisional release of the woman accused of attempting to murder her husband. As a precautionary measure, the magistrate has imposed a restraining order against her, prohibiting her from contacting the victim.

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There are three ways to safely defrost food: in the refrigerator, in cold water, or using a microwave. Cooked dishes should be refrigerated as soon as possible and should not be left out of the refrigerator for more than two hours. The Ministry of Health, through the Directorate General of Public Health, is disseminating a set of basic recommendations to prevent food poisoning during the Christmas holidays, including how to defrost and store food. Hygiene measures to consider when cooking are also included. Regarding how to defrost food, the Ministry of Health reminds us that there are three safe ways to do so: in the refrigerator, in cold water, or using a microwave. It is recommended to defrost food at refrigerator temperature, in the refrigerator, and always avoid defrosting at room temperature. If defrosting food in cold water, change the water every half hour to ensure it stays cold, avoiding defrosting with hot water. Cooked food can be defrosted in a microwave, but it is not recommended for raw food. During the thawing process, it is important to avoid thawing with hot water, cross-contamination with foods that must be eaten raw, and to place the product in a container with a rack so that it does not mix with the thawing liquid. Generally, once food is thawed, it should be cooked immediately. Furthermore, the Catalan Health Department (Salut) also recommends washing your hands before and several times during food preparation, as well as thoroughly cleaning surfaces and utensils between handling different foods and protecting food in sealed containers. Raw and cooked foods should be kept separate and stored in separate containers to avoid contact. Utensils, such as knives or cutting boards, should be cleaned when cutting different foods, such as raw fish, meat, or vegetables. Cooked foods should be kept on the top shelf of the refrigerator, and raw foods, such as vegetables and meat, on the bottom shelf, also kept separate. Regarding storage, food must be kept at safe temperatures. Cooked dishes should be refrigerated as soon as possible and not left out of the refrigerator for more than two hours. Food should be prepared as close to the date of purchase as possible. Finally, the Catalan Health Department (Salut) recommends choosing healthy, fresh, and well-labeled foods, consuming them before the expiration date, using potable water, washing fruits and vegetables (especially if they will be eaten raw), and buying from establishments with adequate health and safety guarantees.

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The Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Environment has detected three cases of kite poisoning in two hunting reserves in Mallorca (Palma and Santanyí), leading to the opening of two disciplinary proceedings, which have been forwarded to the Public Prosecutor's Office with a request to open a criminal investigation.

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