Sophia Choi

Atlanta

Anchor and Reporter at WSB-TV (Atlanta, GA)

Anchor/Reporter, animal lover, foodie. https://t.co/YjRHyXphKt https://t.co/T71ZiIjmIU Email news tips: [email protected]

Articles

Pet owners warn opioid pain reliever makes cats act like zombies

1 week ago | wsbtv.com | Sophia Choi

Zombie cats – that is how some people describe their pets on an opioid pain medication. The FDA has received hundreds of reports of cat deaths linked to the drug. Channel 2 investigative reporter Sophia Choi took complaints of some serious side effects to the drugmaker. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Pet owners told Choi they never knew about the risks, and in some cases were not even told their pet got the drug.
Pet owners warn opioid pain reliever makes cats act like zombies

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sophia Choi

Pet owners warn opioid pain reliever makes cats act like zombiesZombie cats – that is how some people describe their pets on an opioid pain medication. The FDA has received hundreds of reports of cat deaths linked to the drug. Channel 2 investigative reporter Sophia Choi took complaints of some serious side effects to the drugmaker.
FDA makes moves to phase out synthetic food dyes

3 weeks ago | wsbtv.com | Sophia Choi

Chemical dyes are in a lot of foods - especially those targeted to kids. — Your food may soon be safer, with the FDA going after chemical dyes. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]A scientist told Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Sophia Choi that this plan is more talk than teeth. It’s a voluntary recall, meaning the government is relying on companies to phase them out with no real oversight or regulation.
Used auto sale brokers worry bill awaiting governor’s signature could hurt their businesses

1 month ago | wsbtv.com | Sophia Choi

ATLANTA — A bill waiting on the governor’s signature addresses used auto sale brokers, including the requirements for an office. Channel 2 investigative reporter Sophia Choi spoke with auto brokers who say it will put them and others in jeopardy of closing down. Used auto brokers say all they need is a desk, chair, and a filing cabinet to meet current state law. However, House Bill 551 changes that, requiring at least 250 square feet of office space.
Georgia couple leads way to ban synthetic dyes in food

2 months ago | wsbtv.com | Sophia Choi

A Georgia couple’s testimony helped pass the first state ban on synthetic chemicals in food. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The dyes come from crude oil and has been tied to behavioral issues in some children. Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Sophia Choi said family is on a mission to get the word out about food dyes and how they affect people, especially kids.
Georgia couple leads way to ban synthetic dyes in food

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Sophia Choi

A Georgia couple’s testimony helped pass the first state ban on synthetic chemicals in food. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The dyes come from crude oil and has been tied to behavioral issues in some children. Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Sophia Choi said family is on a mission to get the word out about food dyes and how they affect people, especially kids.
‘Weed, the smoking and drugs’: Residents say Airbnbs turned condo into hotel hell

2 months ago | wsbtv.com | Sophia Choi

Homeowners at the Landmark said they went to the city for help but got nowhere. They said the historic condominium high-rise they call home turned into a dangerous party house. Channel 2 Action News Investigates is getting action for these homeowners who said Airbnbs are why they are living in hotel hell. “Fighting, partying, yelling, screaming,” said George Weidman condo owner at Landmark Condominium in downtown Atlanta.
‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’: Synthetic food dyes linked to behavioral issues

Feb 10, 2025 | wsbtv.com | Sophia Choi

They make your food bright and colorful, but synthetic food dyes are made from crude oil. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The FDA took a big step just this year, banning cancer linked red dye 3 in our food. It is one of several dyes that may cause behavioral problems. Channel 2 investigative reporter Sophia Choi talked to one Georgia family about their lifechanging story.
Pet drug maker to add death, seizures to warning label on med investigated by Channel 2

Feb 5, 2025 | wsbtv.com | Sophia Choi

ATLANTA — A pet drug maker is making a big change on their labels for their new arthritis shot after Channel 2 Action News found pets getting really sick, even dying after getting the drug. The drug maker Zoetis is now including paralysis and seizures, and even death as possible side effects. A step in the right direction, but some pet owners say it’s still not enough for those who lost a pet.
Feds no longer planning on cleaning up harmful forever chemicals in drinking water

Jan 27, 2025 | wsbtv.com | Sophia Choi

ATLANTA — The feds are no longer planning to clean up harmful forever chemicals from our drinking water. President Trump is reversing the Biden administration’s plans to limit them. New research shows our water is full of these forever chemicals and sometimes treating the water only makes it worse. Some people in metro Atlanta told Channel 2 investigative reporter Sophia Choi that they buy their drinking water instead of using what comes out of their tap.