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  • loaded language: 'flesh-eating'
  • loaded language: 'carnivorous'
  • loaded language: 'feast'
  • loaded language: 'nightmare bugs'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • framing: sensational language
  • editorializing: Not to Alarm Anyone, but Flesh-Eating Screwworms Have Entered the US

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USDA Confirms First Infection of Flesh-Eating Screwworms in the US Since Eradication

The USDA has reported the first case of flesh-eating screwworms in the US since they were eradicated in the 1960s. This marks a significant development regarding the re-emergence of this species.

Our neutral summary

The USDA has reported the first case of flesh-eating screwworms in the US since they were eradicated in the 1960s. This marks a significant development regarding the re-emergence of this species.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 25/100
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Inflammatory language 100/100
Sentiment -10/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'flesh-eating'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'carnivorous'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'feast'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'nightmare bugs'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ framing: sensational language
  • ✕ editorializing: Not to Alarm Anyone, but Flesh-Eating Screwworms Have Entered the US

Original vs. Neutral

Original Headline

Not to Alarm Anyone, but Flesh-Eating Screwworms Have Entered the US

Neutral Headline

USDA Confirms First Infection of Flesh-Eating Screwworms in the US Since Eradication