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1 Dead, 10 Sickened, Including In NY, 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 …
Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria has been expanded to include 11,765,285 pounds.
The initial recall involving the manufacturer, Bruce Pac, was for 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Aldi, and other stores. It was announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Late Tuesday night, Oct. 15, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced 1.8 million pounds of new products have been added to the recall.
Info on …
2nd NY Resident Dies In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Boar's Head Deli Meats
A new death, the 10th overall, has been reported from a Listeria outbreak linked to the recall of millions of pounds of Boar's Head deli meats.The person who died was a New York resident, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The breakdown by states of the fatalities since the outbreak began in mid-May is as follows: New York (two), South Carolina (two), and one each in New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Illinois, Tennessee, and New Mexico.
Since the bacteria was first discovered in liverwurst produced at Boar's Head's plant in Jarratt, Virginia, 59 people have been…
Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including NY, Due To Allergy Risk
A nationwide recall has been issues for a popular brand of milk due to an allergy risk.
HP Hood LLC is recalling 96-ounce containers of Lactaid Milk because the product may contain trace amounts of almond, which is not listed on the label.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The product was shopped to retailers and wholesalers in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois…
Mold, Mildew, Insects Found At Boar’s Head Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak, Report Says
Inspectors at the Boar's Head plant tied to a deadly Listeria outbreak discovered mold, mildew and insects among dozens of violations, according to a report by CBS News.
Dozens of violations at the plant in Jarratt, Virginia, were outlined in records released by the US Department of Agriculture, the report said.
After an initial recall of around 200,000 pounds of deli meat due to possible Listeria contamination, the company expanded it to approximately seven million additional pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products on Tuesday, July 30.
Boar's Head's recall includes 71 p…
Walmart Issues Massive Recall For Juice Product Sold In 23 States, Including NY
Apple juice sold at Walmart has been recalled due to high arsenic levels.
The US Food and Drug Administration says 9,535 cases of the company's Great Value brand 100 percent apple juice were sold in six-packs of 8-ounce plastic bottles bearing this expiration date: Best if Used by DEC2824 CT89-6, and a UPC code of 0-78742-29655-5.
According to the FDA, the product contains inorganic arsenic above the action level set in industry guidance (13.2 parts per billion).
They were sold in 23 states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia,…
Vegetables, Bagged Salads Sold In 18 States, Including NY, Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
A recall for a brand of vegetables and bagged salads has been expanded to 18 states due to possible Listeria contamination.
Ohio-based Wiers Farm began its investigation in response to the Michigan Department of Agriculture's original findings, which led to the expansion.
Products in the expanded recall were packed between Friday, July through Friday, July 12.
Vegetables that are part of the recall include cucumbers, green bell and jalapeno peppers, green beans, and cilantro.
They were sold in a variety of different stores, including Walmart.
For a full list of products, click…
Botched Botox Causes Illness For 19 People In 9 States Including New Jersey, New York: CDC
Nineteen people in nine states, including New Jersey and New York, reported illness after injections from a "counterfeit or mishandled" injection of botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports.
As of April 15, a total of 19 people from 9 states reported harmful reactions after receiving botulinum toxin injections from unlicensed or untrained individuals or in non-healthcare settings, such as homes and spas, the CDC said.
Counterfeit Botox packages. FDA
States reporting these reactions include Colorado, Florida, Illinois, K…
Here's What's On Menu At CosMc's, McDonald's Brand-New Spinoff Restaurant
Would you like a Turmeric Spiced Latte with that?
You may be asked that question when visiting CosMc's, McDonald's brand-new spinoff restaurant that has just launched its first location -- in Bolingbrook, Illinois, about 30 miles outside of the company's world headquarters in Chicago.
Ten more pilot outlets will be unveiled in 2024, with most or even all expected to be in Texas, in the the Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio metro areas, followed by a projected much broader rollout nationwide.
There will be no fries -- or burgers, for that matter -- at CosMc's, a new small-format, …
Traffic Update: All Lanes Open On I-87 After Hudson Valley Overpass Hit, Driver Charged
One day after a tractor-trailer carrying an oversized load hit a Hudson Valley overpass on I-87, causing a massive backup, all lanes have reopened and traffic is running smoothly.
The incident took place in Rockland County around 6:45 a.m. at the South Broadway overpass at the exit of South Nyack, said the New York State Police.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, Ivan N. Varava, age 39, of Hollywood, Florida, was traveling southbound when the large steel tower he was transporting struck the overpass causing significant structural damage, state police said.
The clearance for the overpass i…
Recall Issued For Deli Meat Distributed In Several States, Including New York
A recall has been issued for a brand of deli meat sold in several states, including New York.
Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 15,165 pounds of ready-to-eat mortadella deli meat products due to misbranding and undeclared allergen, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.
The product may contain pistachio (tree nuts), a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
The ready-to-eat mortadella deli meat products were produced on March 27, 2023, March 30, 2023, and April 4, 2023.
Click this link from the USDA to view p…
