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CT Aldi Stores Recall Cheese Over Possible Metal Contamination: FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of a cheese sold at Aldi stores in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania because of potential metal contamination.
The recall affects 5,000 packages of Happy Farms Colby Jack Deli Sliced Cheese, which was distributed exclusively at Aldi locations in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio, according to the FDA. The voluntary recall was initiated after concerns that the cheese may contain steel fragments, the agency said.
The impacted product carries the UPC code 4061463330840 and has expiration dates of July 1…
Guilty! Woman Smuggled Workers Into CT, Used Threats, Unpaid Debt To Exploit Them: DOJ
A Connecticut woman who smuggled immigrants into Connecticut and trapped them in a cycle of debt, labor, and fear has been sentenced to three years in federal prison, authorities announced.
Porfiria Maribel Ramos Sanchez, 47, a Mexican national living in Vernon, pleaded guilty to her role in a human trafficking scheme that preyed on vulnerable immigrants, including minors, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.
Investigators found that Ramos, her mother, and others smuggled at least 19 victims — many from Mexico — into the U.S., charging them up to $20,000 just to cross the border. Once in C…
CT Among Better States For Women But Lags Behind Some Neighbors, New Study Says: Here's Why
Women in several Northeast states have some of the best opportunities in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Women on Monday, Mar. 3. The study's release also ties into International Women's Day, which is on Saturday, Mar. 8.
All 50 states and Washington, DC, were rated across 25 key metrics. The statistics measured economic opportunities, healthcare quality, and safety for women.
The findings highlight stark disparities nationwide, with some states offering significantly better conditions for women than othe…
Rolling in Recognition: Keith Richards Honored With Governor's Award Of Excellence
Rolling Stones legend and longtime Connecticut resident Keith Richards is receiving the first-ever Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence, an honor celebrating those who embody the state’s values of creativity, passion, and generosity, Governor Ned Lamont announced on Monday, March 3.
Richards, a longtime Weston resident, is being recognized not only for his decades-long music career but his deep commitment to the local community. His support for organizations like SPHERE, which empowers adults with disabilities, and The Prospector Theater, which creates meaningful jobs through fil…
