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New Ice Cream Recall Issued Due To Undeclared Ingredient New Ice Cream Recall Issued Due To Undeclared Ingredient
New Ice Cream Recall Issued Due To Undeclared Ingredient A new ice cream recall has been issued by a manufacturer in the region, this time due to an undeclared ingredient. Weis Markets Inc. said it is recalling containers of Weis Quality Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream (48 ounces) because the product may contain undeclared egg.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product was distributed to all 197 Weis Markets’ retail stores throughout the Northeast and …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ice Cream Company Recalls All 91 Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Ice Cream Company Recalls All 91 Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Ice Cream Company Recalls All 91 Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A popular New York-based ice cream company has recalled nearly all 100 of its products due to possible Listeria contamination. Click here for a related story - New Ice Cream Recall Issued Due To Undeclared Ingredient The Ice Cream House, located in Brooklyn, is voluntarily recalling all 91 of its dairy ice cream products and non-dairy (parve) frozen dessert products, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall is related to the Soft Serve on the go cups which had been previously recalled by Real Kosher Ice Cream, Inc. where two cases of illnesses have been r…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Frozen Vegetables Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Concerns Of Listeria Contamination Frozen Vegetables Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Concerns Of Listeria Contamination
Frozen Vegetables Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Concerns Of Listeria Contamination A nationwide recall has been announced that involves several big brands, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Washington-based Twin City Foods is voluntarily recalling not-ready-to-eat quick frozen "Super Sweet Corn" and "Mixed Vegetable" products that were sold nationwide and may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The recalled items were sold at Kroger, Food Lion, and other grocery stores across the country. A complete list of recalled products and the specific lot codes associated with them can be found on the FDA website. The products subject to the recall.F…

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by Zak Failla
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Milford-Based Subway Announces Sale: Company Has 'Bright Future,' CEO Says Milford-Based Subway Announces Sale: Company Has 'Bright Future,' CEO Says
Milford-Based Subway Announces Sale: Company Has 'Bright Future,' CEO Says The iconic sandwich seller Subway, which is headquartered in Connecticut, has announced its sale to a private equity firm.  The New Haven County-based fast food company, which is headquartered in Milford, announced that it will be acquired by affiliates of Roark Capital on Thursday, Aug. 24.  In a statement, Subway officials said the sale would be a "major milestone" in the company's history. "This transaction reflects Subway's long-term growth potential, and the substantial value of our brand and our franchisees around the world," said Chief Executive Officer John Chid…

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by Ben Crnic
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Possible Presence Of Metal Leads To Trader Joe's Fifth Recall In 4 Weeks Possible Presence Of Metal Leads To Trader Joe's Fifth Recall In 4 Weeks
Possible Presence Of Metal Leads To Trader Joe's Fifth Recall In 4 Weeks A brand-new recall has been announced by a popular grocery store chain -- its fifth in four weeks. Trader Joe's has announced that multigrain crackers with sunflower and flax seeds with Best If Used By dates of "03/01/24 – 03/05/24" may contain metal. No injuries have been reported to date, and all potentially affected product has been removed from sale and destroyed. If you purchased or received any donations of Multigrain Crackers with Sunflower and Flax Seeds, please do not eat them. We urge you to discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Earlier report…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Supermarket Makeover: CT ShopRite To Get Facelift Supermarket Makeover: CT ShopRite To Get Facelift
Supermarket Makeover: CT ShopRite To Get Facelift A popular supermarket in Fairfield County will be receiving a facelift to give it a "contemporary" look and feel. ShopRite has just announced plans to renovate its Shippan store in Stamford, located at 200 Shippan Ave. The supermarket will remain open and accessible during the remodeling process.  “We’re giving all our stores a contemporary look and feel that also includes providing new amenities and expanded offerings,” says Tom Cingari, president and CEO of Cingari Family ShopRite. “We’ve been listening to what our customers tell us they want to see in a shopping experience and inco…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Popular Branford Restaurant Moving To New Location: 'Good Things Coming' Popular Branford Restaurant Moving To New Location: 'Good Things Coming'
Popular Branford Restaurant Moving To New Location: 'Good Things Coming' After five successful years, a Venezuelan eatery in New Haven County will soon be beginning a new chapter in another location.  Mosaico Cuisine, located in Branford at 539 Main St., will be moving to another location after its last day of business on Saturday, Aug. 26, the owners announced on social media earlier in the month.  The owners did not cite a reason for the move but thanked customers for their support in the five years that the Branford location has been open.  "Without you, we would not be able to make it," the owners wrote, adding, "We appreciate all your support."  The eate…

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by Ben Crnic
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Nationwide Nestlé Recall: Popular Cookie Dough May Have Wood Fragments Nationwide Nestlé Recall: Popular Cookie Dough May Have Wood Fragments
Nationwide Nestlé Recall: Popular Cookie Dough May Have Wood Fragments Nestlé USA has issued a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of one of its cookie dough products due to the potential presence of wood fragments. This voluntary recall is isolated to two batches of Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough “break and bake” Bar products that were produced on Wednesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 25, 2023, and distributed at retailers throughout the nation, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall does not involve any other Nestlé  Toll House products, including other varieties of refrigerated cookie d…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Toyota Recalls 168K Trucks Because Of Possible Fire Risk Toyota Recalls 168K Trucks Because Of Possible Fire Risk
Toyota Recalls 168K Trucks Because Of Possible Fire Risk Toyota is conducting a large safety recall involving some late-model pickup trucks. The auto giant announced that approximately 168,000 of its 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles are subject to the recall due to a possible fire hazard. According to the company, the vehicles included in the recall have a plastic fuel tube that can move and rub against a brake line, causing a fuel leak, which could lead to fires.  To remedy the issue, Toyota dealers will replace the plastic fuel tube with an improved part and additional clamp, officials said. Those parts were actively…

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by Zak Failla
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New Haven Eatery Named 2023 Pizzeria Of Year By New Report New Haven Eatery Named 2023 Pizzeria Of Year By New Report
New Haven Eatery Named 2023 Pizzeria Of Year By New Report One of the top authorities on pizzerias is highlighting a New Haven County eatery that has earned its top honor.  Modern Apizza, located in New Haven at 874 State St., has been named the 2023 Pizzeria of the Year by Pizza Today, a magazine known for its focus on the industry.  Originally founded in 1934 as Tony's Apizza, the business was taken over by William Pustari in 1988 and fitted with expansions such as a larger dining area, another oil-fired brick oven, a prep kitchen, and a dough room in the basement.  The eatery serves pies made with both mozzarella and American cheese as well as…

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by Ben Crnic
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Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued For Beef Product Due To Possible Presence Of Plastic Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued For Beef Product Due To Possible Presence Of Plastic
Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued For Beef Product Due To Possible Presence Of Plastic A nationwide public health alert has been issued for a raw beef product due to concerns it may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically soft, clear plastic, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.  A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.  The item, produced on Tuesday, July 25, is: Approximately 1.5-lb. plastic tray packages containing “USDA CHOICE BLACK ANGUS BEEF FROM ALDI, BEEF FOR CARNE PICADA” with a “Use or Freeze by” date of Aug. 22, 2023, Julian Date 206, and ti…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Milford Pizzeria Closes After Over 30 Years: 'We Will Miss You All,' Owners Say Milford Pizzeria Closes After Over 30 Years: 'We Will Miss You All,' Owners Say
Milford Pizzeria Closes After Over 30 Years: 'We Will Miss You All,' Owners Say A pizzeria that served as a staple in New Haven County for over three decades has closed its doors for good.  Franco's Pizza, located in Milford at 11 Berwyn St., permanently closed on Wednesday, July 26, the owners announced on the eatery's website. The pizzeria had been open since 1991 and had become a staple in Milford. However, the COVID-19 pandemic created difficulties for the business in the last three years, the owners said in their closing announcement.  "As you all know the last 3 years have been very difficult for all of us," they wrote, adding, "We have decided it woul…

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by Ben Crnic