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Frozen Raspberries Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis A Contamination Frozen Raspberries Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis A Contamination
Frozen Raspberries Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis A Contamination A company has recalled more than 1,000 cases of frozen raspberries because they may be contaminated with Hepatitis A. Exportadora Copramar recalled 1,260 cases of James Farm frozen raspberries after testing from the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) indicated the presence of Hepatitis A in products identified by UPC Code: 76069501010 and Lot Code - 22-165, the company announced on Saturday, Dec. 3. The recalled productFDA/Exportadora Copramar Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that is caused by exposure to the virus, including from food, the FDA said.  "It can r…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Recall Issued For Brand Of Mini Crumb Cakes Sold At Whole Foods Market Recall Issued For Brand Of Mini Crumb Cakes Sold At Whole Foods Market
Recall Issued For Brand Of Mini Crumb Cakes Sold At Whole Foods Market A company recalled packages of crumb cake snacks that were sold at Whole Foods Market stores. Boston Baking Inc. recalled three-ounce packages of "Boston Baking Mini Cinnamon Crumb Cakes" snacks because they may contain undeclared pecans, an allergen. The recalled products were sold exclusively at Whole Foods markets in: Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island  New Jersey New York The recalled products are marked with "Packed On" dates of 10/17/22 through 11/10/22, “Sell By” dates of 10/22/22 through 11/15/22, UPC (01)00238543000007(3904)0019900 printed on the …

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by Nicole Valinote
Sports
Ex-Giants To Help Stop & Shop Deliver Thanksgiving Turkeys To Food Bank of Hudson Valley Ex-Giants To Help Stop & Shop Deliver Thanksgiving Turkeys To Food Bank of Hudson Valley
Ex-Giants To Help Stop & Shop Deliver Thanksgiving Turkeys To Food Bank of Hudson Valley Ex-Giants players helped Stop & Shop launch its annual Turkey Express program by delivering 500 Thanksgiving turkeys to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. The kickoff was held in Rockland County on Tuesday,  Nov. 1, in Nanuet where former New York Giants running back alum Joe Morris and wide receiver Stephen Baker worked alongside Stop & Shop associates to deliver 500 Thanksgiving turkeys. During the initiative, Stop & Shop will deliver 25,000 Thanksgiving turkeys, equaling a total of nearly 400,000 pounds, to 30 community partners and hunger relief organizations acro…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Missing Man Last Heard Off Long Island Coast While Sailing From MA To FL Missing Man Last Heard Off Long Island Coast While Sailing From MA To FL
Missing Man Last Heard Off Long Island Coast While Sailing From MA To FL The Coast Guard is seeking the public's help in finding a missing 22-year-old man from Massachusetts who was last heard from last month while on his way to Florida. Matthew Dennis, who left Salem on Sept. 22, was said to be taking a white 28-foot fiberglass sailboat to Florida, the Coast Guard said on Twitter. Anyone with info should contact #CG at 617-223-8555. 2/2#SAR #missing #NYC #NewYork #Atlantic #sailing #Massachusetts #Connecticut #RhodeIsland — USCGNortheast (@USCGNortheast) October 7, 2022 The last time Dennis was heard off the coast of Long Island on Sept. 29, the Coast Guar…

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by David Cifarelli
Schools
New England Teacher On Leave After 8 Middle School Boys Keep Log Of His Alleged Harassment New England Teacher On Leave After 8 Middle School Boys Keep Log Of His Alleged Harassment
New England Teacher On Leave After 8 Middle School Boys Keep Log Of His Alleged Harassment A log of alleged harassment by their teacher dubbed the “Pedo Database” that was created by eight middle school boys in New England is now part of an official investigation into the teacher, The Boston Globe reports.  The Rhode Island teacher, who works at Davisville Middle School in North Kingstown, has been placed on administrative leave amid a probe into numerous claims of inappropriate behavior, including that he made female students dance for him, the outlet reports. One of the former students, now a 15-year-old high school student, told The Boston Globe that he and several other male…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Iconic Pizzeria With Location In Westchester Planning New Shop In Florida Iconic Pizzeria With Location In Westchester Planning New Shop In Florida
Iconic Pizzeria With Location In Westchester Planning New Shop In Florida An iconic pizzeria chain with a location in Westchester County is reportedly going to expand far beyond in roots in the region and open a new location in Florida, according to Naples Florida Weekly. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana has plans to open in the Sunshine State, a Trinity Commercial Group representative confirmed to the news outlet. “We have no immediate plans to search in SW Florida for Frank Pepe’s but we have signed some leases in Southeast Florida and continue to actively search on this [east] coast,” the group emailed Naples Florida Weekly.  The pizzeria chain currently …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Chicken, Turkey Wraps Sold In NY Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Chicken, Turkey Wraps Sold In NY Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Chicken, Turkey Wraps Sold In NY Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A Massachusetts-based company is recalling various chicken and turkey wraps that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Rachael’s Food Corporation recalled about 2,246 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry wraps, according to an announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Saturday, July 30. The recalled wraps were produced between Friday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 20, and were shipped to retail locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. Officials said there haven't been …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Reported Illnesses Lead To Recall Of Lentil-Based Product, FDA Says Reported Illnesses Lead To Recall Of Lentil-Based Product, FDA Says
Reported Illnesses Lead To Recall Of Lentil-Based Product, FDA Says A United States Food & Drug Administration investigation is ongoing after officials received hundreds of reports of consumers getting sick after eating a lentil-based product. The FDA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other agencies are investigating complaints from consumers about gastrointestinal illness and abnormal liver function that could be related to eating Daily Harvest French Lentil & Leek Crumbles frozen product, according to an FDA report.  As of Thursday, July 14, the FDA has received 277 reports and consumer complaints about the product, which&…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Recall Issued For Dog Food Brand Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination A company has recalled bags of a dog food product due to a possible contamination with Salmonella. Freshpet Inc. announced on Friday, June 17, that it has recalled a single lot of Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe sold in 4.5-pound bags. The products have a sell by date of 10/29/22 and a UPC Code of 627975011673, according to the announcement.  The company said dogs with Salmonella infections can experience vomiting, fever, diarrhea or bloody dirrhea, and lethargy. Freshpet Inc. said it hasn't received any reports of illness linked to the rec…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Average Price For Gas Drops Slightly: Here's Latest Breakdown By County In NY Average Price For Gas Drops Slightly: Here's Latest Breakdown By County In NY
Average Price For Gas Drops Slightly: Here's Latest Breakdown By County In NY Drivers got a slight break on gas prices over the weekend.  After the average price per gallon nationally had been $5 or more for the previous seven days for the first time on record, the average price on Monday, June 20 is $4.98, down three cents from last week. A year ago at this time, the price was around $3.07 per gallon. Here's a breakdown of average prices by state in the region: New York, $5.08 Connecticut, $4.94 Massachusetts, $5.00 New Jersey, $4.99 Pennsylvania, $5.03 Rhode Island, $4.97 New Hampshire, $4.95 Vermont, $5.00 Maine, $5.07 For a breakdown of prices in New…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
'Lost Puppy' Rescued By New England Family Turns Out To Be Baby Coyote 'Lost Puppy' Rescued By New England Family Turns Out To Be Baby Coyote
'Lost Puppy' Rescued By New England Family Turns Out To Be Baby Coyote A family of Good Samaritans in Massachusetts bit off a bit more than they realized when they brought home what they thought was a lost puppy. The New England Wildlife Center shared the story of a Cape Cod family who rescued a pup that was found wandering on the side of a busy road that ultimately turned out to be an Eastern Coyote. “The Eastern Coyote pup was separated from his family last week and was found wandering and distressed by the side of a busy road,” the organization posted on social media. “He was then accidentally taken home by a local family after they mistakenly identified hi…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Salad Dressing Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Salad Dressing
Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Salad Dressing A popular brand of salad dressing is being recalled. Van Law Food Products Inc of Fullerton, California is issuing the voluntary recall of Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing because it may contain undeclared Soy and Wheat allergens, according to an announcement by the FDA. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing, with UPC code 99482-49028 is packed in 12-ounce glass bottles with a "Best" by date of 11…

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by Joe Lombardi