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1 Dead, 10 Sickened, Including In NJ, In Listeria Outbreak Involving Meat, Poultry Products 1 Dead, 10 Sickened, Including In NJ, In Listeria Outbreak Involving Meat, Poultry Products
1 Dead, 10 Sickened, Including In NJ, In Listeria Outbreak Involving Meat, Poultry Products A multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to meat and poultry products has killed an infant and sickened at least 10 others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials are investigating infections linked to recalled Yu Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products. The illnesses were in New York, New Jersey, California, and Illinois between Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, Oct. 24, the agency said. Of 11 people with information available, nine have been hospitalized. In California, one pregnant woman and her twins were sick and both infants died. But …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Deadly Cheeses Prompt Massive Recall Nationwide: CDC, FDA, USDA Deadly Cheeses Prompt Massive Recall Nationwide: CDC, FDA, USDA
Deadly Cheeses Prompt Massive Recall Nationwide: CDC, FDA, USDA Dairy products linked to deaths and serious illness — sold nationwide at many major retailers — are being recalled, the Center for Disease Control, the US Department of Agriculture, and the Food And Drug Administration announced in multiple releases over the first week of February.  Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. is recalling over 50 products after 26 illnesses, 23 hospitalizations, and 2 deaths, according to the CDC.  The California-based company issued the recall following the report of Listeria monocytogenes contamination causing illnesses in 11 states. Listeria monocytogene…

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by Jillian Pikora
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NJ Town Mourns Death Of High School Senior With 'Heart Full Of Love' NJ Town Mourns Death Of High School Senior With 'Heart Full Of Love'
NJ Town Mourns Death Of High School Senior With 'Heart Full Of Love' Morris County is mourning the loss of a high school senior following a battle with a long illness. Luna Marcela Cabrera Castro died Friday, Nov. 17, her obituary says. She was 18. Born in Juticalpa, Olancho Honduras C.A., Luna moved to Dover at age six. Luna was an artist at heart and loved to express herself through singing, dancing, and other creative forms. She is remembered as having a sweet and sincere smile and a compassionate soul. “Her journey through life was full of light and joy for those who had the fortune of knowing her,” reads her memorial. “She had a heart full of love to…

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by Valerie Musson
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Morris County Mourns Death Of High School Student Matthew Augustine After Long Illness Morris County Mourns Death Of High School Student Matthew Augustine After Long Illness
Morris County Mourns Death Of High School Student Matthew Augustine After Long Illness The Randolph community is mourning the loss of a beloved high school student. Matthew John Nuncio Augustine died in his family's loving embrace at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on Friday, July 7 after battling a long illness. He was 15. Born in Denville, Matthew lived in Randolph Township his entire life and was preparing to start his sophomore year at Randolph High School, his obituary says. Described as a “kind, bright, caring and gentle young man,” Matthew was a spirited member of the RHS Marching Band and St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Succasunna. He loved spending time wi…

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by Valerie Musson
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Beloved Hunterdon County Native, Penn State Grad Megan Greene Dies After Long Illness, 38 Beloved Hunterdon County Native, Penn State Grad Megan Greene Dies After Long Illness, 38
Beloved Hunterdon County Native, Penn State Grad Megan Greene Dies After Long Illness, 38 Beloved Hunterdon County native and Penn State graduate Megan Elizabeth Greene died after a long illness on Jan. 6. She was 38. Born in South Plainfield, Greene grew up in Hunterdon County before moving to Connecticut with her family during her high school years, her obituary says. Greene earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Penn State before attending Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, where she earned a law degree. She also earned an LLM in Taxation from Temple University. Greene had worked for several years with the Internal Revenue Service, Office of Taxpayer Advocat…

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by Valerie Musson