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Recall Issued For Nearly 34K Pounds Of Beef Products Recall Issued For Nearly 34K Pounds Of Beef Products
Recall Issued For Nearly 34K Pounds Of Beef Products A major food recall has been issued for nearly 34,000 pounds of a beef products, with federal officials warning consumers to check their pantries. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall by Common Sense Soap, a New Hampshire-based establishment, after determining the beef product was processed , package, and labeled on behalf of Lady May Tallow without federal inspection. What’s Been Recalled? The affected beef tallow products were produced between Oct. 16, 2024, and Feb. 6, 2025, and sold nationwide. They include: 24-fl-oz. glass…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Life-Saving Diabetes Alerts Could Be Silenced By App Glitches: How To Prevent Missing Them Life-Saving Diabetes Alerts Could Be Silenced By App Glitches: How To Prevent Missing Them
Life-Saving Diabetes Alerts Could Be Silenced By App Glitches: How To Prevent Missing Them The Food and Drug Administration is warning that critical alerts from diabetes devices may fail to reach users, risking severe complications or death. The FDA sent out the warning about the smartphone notification issues in a news release on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The agency said it has received reports of users missing alerts they believed were properly configured, leading to dangerous issues like diabetic ketoacidosis and deaths. Many of these smartphone-compatible devices allow users to customize how they receive alerts, choosing options like audible notifications, vibrations, or t…

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by Chris Spiker
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Brand Of Eye Drops Over Contamination Risk Nationwide Recall Issued For Brand Of Eye Drops Over Contamination Risk
Nationwide Recall Issued For Brand Of Eye Drops Over Contamination Risk A nationwide recall has been issued for a specific lot of eye drops due to potential fungal contamination, which could cause serious eye infections. The recall involves lubricant eye drops under the Systane brand, manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, following a report of fungal material found in a sealed vial.  No illnesses have been reported, but fungal contamination can pose vision-threatening risks and, in rare cases, life-threatening complications for immunocompromised individuals. Details of the recall: Specific brand: Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Joint Base Andrews Commissary Evacuated In Maryland For Reported HazMat Situation (DEVELOPING) Joint Base Andrews Commissary Evacuated In Maryland For Reported HazMat Situation (DEVELOPING)
Joint Base Andrews Commissary Evacuated In Maryland For Reported HazMat Situation (Developing) The Joint Base Andrews Commissary was evacuated on Wednesday morning in Prince George's County due to a HazMat situation. At around 11 a.m. on Oct. 2, the building was was cleared while an investigation was launched at the facility.  Joint Base Andrews Google Maps satellite view Officials noted that the incident was isolated to the commissary, though residents have been advised to avoid the area as first responders and emergency management crews were at the scene. "If you were at the commissary at the time of evacuation at (or) around 11:00, and feel light-headed or nauseous, …

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Excessive Heat Watch Issued For Most Of DMV Region With Temperatures Approaching 100 Degrees Excessive Heat Watch Issued For Most Of DMV Region With Temperatures Approaching 100 Degrees
Excessive Heat Watch Issued For Most Of DMV Region With Temperatures Approaching 100 Degrees Forecasters are cautioning that oppressive heat may be headed to the DMV region with temperatures possibly approaching 100 degrees in the area. The National Weather Service announced that an Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Saturday, June 20 with possible heat index values touching 105 to 110 degrees in certain parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. National Weather Service It will be in effect from noon through 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. Residents have been advised to:  Stay in air conditioning and out of the sun, if possible; Check on friends, family, neighbors, and…

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by Zak Failla
News
Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Levels At Maryland Assisted Living Facility Hospitalizes Two Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Levels At Maryland Assisted Living Facility Hospitalizes Two
Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Levels At Maryland Assisted Living Facility Hospitalizes Two More than a dozen people were evaluated by paramedics and two were hospitalized after a carbon monoxide leak was reported at a Prince George's County nursing and rehab facility on Monday morning. Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on April 15, crews from the Prince George's County Fire and EMS Department were called to the Sterling Care Hillhaven facility in the 3200 block of Powder Mill Road in Beltsville. Ambulance 1B is on scene of this CO incident at 3210 Power Mill Rd in Beltsville. Engine 1B is transferred to Station 41 in Beltsville as area units operate on this incident. #hv1fd https://t.co…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Who Assaulted Pair With Weapon Inside St. Mary's County Home At Large, Sheriff Says Man Who Assaulted Pair With Weapon Inside St. Mary's County Home At Large, Sheriff Says
Man Who Assaulted Pair With Weapon Inside St. Mary's County Home At Large, Sheriff Says One person was hospitalized early on Wednesday morning in St. Mary's County after a man assaulted two people inside a Lexington Park home before fleeing the area. Deputies from the sheriff's office were called shortly after 12:30 a.m. on April 3 to the 46000 block of Midway Drive, where there was a reported incident that left a pair with injuries during a dispute. Investigators say that a man used a weapon to strike two people inside the home during a confrontation. He then left the area before deputies could arrive at the residence. The incident remains under investigation. One person was…

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by Zak Failla
News
Health Commissioner Says No Conclusive Link To Water After Two Report Sickness Health Commissioner Says No Conclusive Link To Water After Two Report Sickness
Health Commissioner Says No Conclusive Link To Water After Two Report Sickness The Baltimore City Health Department has issued a statement concerning two individuals who were reported sick after an E.coli contamination was found in some of the City water supply, officials say. An East Baltimore resident was hospitalized for reported gastrointestinal issues amid the water contamination crisis, with Baltimore City Health Department officials saying there is "no conclusive link to water". Update from @TheOfficialDocD on 2 GI cases:A self reported case of a minor with GI issues self resolved on 9/2. No conclusive link to waterAn East Baltimore resident hospitalized (p…

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by Annie DeVoe