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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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Cave Rescue: Westchester Man Trapped 4,500 Feet Deep With Gastrointestinal Bleeding Cave Rescue: Westchester Man Trapped 4,500 Feet Deep With Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Cave Rescue: Westchester Man Trapped 4,500 Feet Deep With Gastrointestinal Bleeding More than 150 rescuers are working to help a stranded scientist from New York after he fell ill in a cave in Turkey. Northern Westchester County resident Mark Dickey, age 40, of Croton-on-Hudson, has been stuck thousands of feet below ground in the Morca cave since Saturday, Sept. 2, and is suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding, the European Cave Rescue Association said. Taşeli platosunda bulunan Türkiye'nin en derin 3. mağarası olan Morca düdeninde rahatsızlanan Mark Dickey'nin... Posted by Türkiye Mağaracılık Federasyonu on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Friss hírek a Morca-barl…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Former Supervisor of Westchester County Town Dies After Illness Former Supervisor of Westchester County Town Dies After Illness
Former Supervisor of Westchester County Town Dies After Illness A man from Northern Westchester who was known for his dedication to serving his community has died after battling an illness.  Former Cortlandt Town Supervisor Charles DiGiacomo died on Thursday, Dec. 29 at the age of 82, according to his obituary.  Originally a native of Ossining before moving to Cortlandt Manor, DiGiacomo graduated from Ossining High School in 1958 as class president before earning his bachelor's degree from Pace University. He then went on to in the US Army Reserves as a Second Lieutenant.  Following this, DiGiacomo began a career with Exxo…

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by Ben Crnic
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Public Health Alert Issued For Breaded Chicken Product Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Public Health Alert Issued For Breaded Chicken Product Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Public Health Alert Issued For Breaded Chicken Product Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Federal health officials are cautioning consumers to fully heat raw frozen breaded chicken products due to the possibility of salmonella contamination. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert due to concerns about illnesses caused by Salmonella Enteritidis that may be associated with frozen, raw, breaded, and pre-browned, stuffed chicken products. Officials said the items may be labeled "chicken cordon bleu", chicken with “broccoli and cheese”, or "chicken Kiev." “This public health alert is being issued to r…

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Ex-Westchester Restaurant Owner Admits To Scheming IRS Out Of $122K Ex-Westchester Restaurant Owner Admits To Scheming IRS Out Of $122K
Ex-Westchester Restaurant Owner Admits To Scheming IRS Out Of $122K The 32-year-old owner of three restaurants in Northern Westchester and Fairfield County has admitted to scheming the Internal Revenue Service out of more than $122,000. Stamford resident Steven Cioffi paid employees under the table and skimmed cash off restaurant books, according to John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Kristina O’Connell, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England. Cioffi owned 50 percent of Nepperhan Restaurants Group, Inc., doing business as ReNapoli Pizza, in Old Greenwich, and Pinocchio Pizza in Pound Ridge, which …

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by Joe Lombardi