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New Update On Food Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving New Update On Food Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving
New Update On Food Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving With Thanksgiving meals just a day away, there are concerns over the nation's food supply after multiple major recalls the last few days. Federal authorities are now saying that all products linked to the outbreaks are off the shelves and products currently being sold are safe to eat. After a deadly E. coli outbreak, a California-based company pulled bagged organic carrots from such popular retailers as Whole Foods, Walmart and Trader Joe's.  For the latest info from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), click here. In a Listeria outbreak linked to meat and poultry pr…
Recall Issued For Multivitamin Brand Because Of Improper Packaging Recall Issued For Multivitamin Brand Because Of Improper Packaging
Recall Issued For Multivitamin Brand Because Of Improper Packaging A recall has been issued for a popular brand of multivitamins. Nutraceutical Corporation announced the recall for 85,300 units of its Solaray Liposomal Multivitamins because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. The recalled supplements contain iron, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.  This recall involves: Solaray Universal Multivitamin in 60 and 120 counts, Solaray Liposomal Women's …
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A recall has been issued for specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier due to the potential of Listeria contamination. SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., issued the voluntary recall on Wednesday, June 21. The following products were distributed by these retailers: Whole Foods: 365 Organic Tropical Fruit Medley, 365 Organic Pineapple Chunks, 365 Pineapple Chunks, 365 Organic Whole Strawberries, 365 Organic Slice Strawberries, and Bananas, and 365 Organic Blackberries distributed to select stores throughout the US from Nov. 1, 2…
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans It was a supermarket showdown and there could only be one winner. Grocery giants Whole Foods and Wegmans found themselves under the microscope during recent visits by Business Insider reporter Mary Meisenzahl, who wanted to find out which store was more worthy of her dollar. First up was Wegmans, the Rochester, New York-based regional chain of grocery stores that has 109 stores throughout the Northeast. Meisenzahl touted the large selection of pre-made salad bowls and expansive array of produce, including harder to find items like starfruit, jackfruit, and cherimoya. She also praised the…
New Video Shows Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Hours Before Murder New Video Shows Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Hours Before Murder
New Video Shows Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Hours Before Murder A new surveillance video from a Whole Foods store shows Gabby Petito hours before she was killed by her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie. The video, obtained by Fox News Digital, shows the couple driving up to the store in Petito's signature white van on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, just a short time after the two had a fight at a Jackson Hole, Wyoming restaurant called the Merry Piglets. That was the last day Petito, age 22, of Blue Point, in Suffolk County on Long Island, was seen alive in public. In the video, the couple sat in the van for a few minutes, before Laundrie, wearing sunglasses, gets ou…
Nationwide Cheese Products Recall Expanded Due To Potential Listeria Contamination Nationwide Cheese Products Recall Expanded Due To Potential Listeria Contamination
Nationwide Cheese Products Recall Expanded Due To Potential Listeria Contamination A nationwide recall for cheese brands because of potential contamination with Listeria has been expanded, the Food and Drug Administration has just announced. In the initial announcement on Friday, Sept. 30, Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of Benton Harbor, Michigan announced the recall of its Brie and Camembert cheeses due to the concerns of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.  All Old Europe Cheese Brie and Camembert products with best-by dates through 12…
Nationwide Recall Issued For Cheese Products Due To Potential Listeria Contamination Nationwide Recall Issued For Cheese Products Due To Potential Listeria Contamination
Nationwide Recall Issued For Cheese Products Due To Potential Listeria Contamination A manufacturer has issued a nationwide recall for two of its brands of cheese because of potential contamination with Listeria, the Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday, Sept. 30. Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of Benton Harbor, Michigan is recalling its Brie and Camembert cheeses due to the concerns of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.  Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiff…
Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products That May Contain Hard Plastic Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products That May Contain Hard Plastic
Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products That May Contain Hard Plastic A public health alert has been issued for raw ground beef products due to concerns that they may contain hard plastic, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced late Wednesday afternoon, May 11.  A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase, FSIS said. The ground beef products were produced on April 20, 2022. The following products are subject to the public health alert: 16-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing “ORGANIC RANCHER ORGANIC GROUND BEEF 93% LEAN 7% FAT” with a use by date of 5-18-2022. 16-…
Whole Foods To Close Stores In Four States Whole Foods To Close Stores In Four States
Whole Foods To Close Stores In Four States Whole Foods will be shuttering the doors of six markets across four states, including one location in the North East, Amazon announced, according to a Bloomberg report. Citing long-term goals, Amazon, which purchased Whole Foods for $13 billion in 2017, confirmed that some stores will soon be closing as they shift their business plan. Stores will be closing in these locations: Brookline, Massachusetts; Montgomery and Mobile, Alabama; Tarzana, California; The Englewood and DePaul neighborhoods of Chicago, Illinois. According to multiple reports, some of the stores could be closing as soon…
Recall Issued For French Beans Product Sold At Whole Foods, Lidl Stores Recall Issued For French Beans Product Sold At Whole Foods, Lidl Stores
Recall Issued For French Beans Product Sold At Whole Foods, Lidl Stores Packages of a vegetable product distributed at Whole Foods and Lidl stores are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria, the Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday, April 21. Alpine Fresh, Inc. of Doral, Florida is voluntarily recalling its 1-pound packages of "Hippie Organics" French Beans that were distributed at Whole Foods stores in these states: Connecticut Maryland Florida Georgia Illinois and Lidl stores in these states: New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware   Virginia Georgia  North Carolina South…
Two New Target Stores Coming To Westchester Two New Target Stores Coming To Westchester
Two New Target Stores Coming To Westchester Two new Target locations are preparing to open their doors to customers in Westchester. They will be in Port Chester and Yonkers. The Port Chester store, which will be a draw both New York and Connecticut residents, is planning an 89,000-square-foot location in the Gateway Shopping Plaza at 495 Post Road which is already home to Whole Foods and Old Navy, according to store officials.  The Yonkers store, the first in the city, will be 132,000-square-feet and located at the Cross Country Center, store officials added. The Cross Country Center which is already home to H&M, and such favo…
COVID-19: Amazon Opens First Online-Only ‘Dark' Whole Foods Store COVID-19: Amazon Opens First Online-Only ‘Dark' Whole Foods Store
Covid-19: Amazon Opens First Online-Only ‘Dark' Whole Foods Store Whole Foods has opened a new store, but the public isn't allowed to step inside. The market's first-ever permanent online-only store's first day of business was on Tuesday, Sept. 1 in New York City at the Brooklyn Industry City complex in the borough’s Sunset Park neighborhood. The launch by Whole Foods' parent company, Amazon, comes during a higher demand for grocery delivery amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Online grocery sales tripled year over year in the second quarter this year. "This new delivery-only retail model will allow Whole Foods Market to serve even more customers and continue to…
Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy
Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy KB US Holdings, the parent company of Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market, which has locations throughout the region, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company announced this week that “it has accepted a stalking horse bid from TLI Bedrock to purchase the company for $75 million.” To facilitate the sale, KB and its subsidiaries have commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Kings currently operates 25 specialty supermarkets, including 23 in New Jerse…
Worker At Whole Foods Dies From COVID-19 Worker At Whole Foods Dies From COVID-19
Worker At Whole Foods Dies From Covid-19 An employee of an area Whole Foods store has died as a result of complications from the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Company officials in Fairfield County confirmed an employee at the Whole Foods in Greenwich on East Putnam Avenue died Sunday, May 10. "This is a tragic loss for his loved ones and for his fellow Team Members at our Greenwich, CT store," said a company spokesperson. "We are offering our support and providing counseling services as they process this difficult loss.”  The store does not plan to close and the spokesperson did not offer additional details. I…
COVID-19: Retail Workers Across Country Stage 'Sickout' COVID-19: Retail Workers Across Country Stage 'Sickout'
Covid-19: Retail Workers Across Country Stage 'Sickout' Employees at some of the nation’s largest retailers are staging a one-day “sickout” strike on International Workers Day to protest conditions during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Hundreds of workers at Amazon warehouses, Target, Whole Foods, and employee shoppers at Instacart and Shipt called in sick on Friday, May 1 in protest of what they described as inadequate safety precautions during the pandemic. According to Target Workers Unite!, which organized the sickout, “foot traffic and guest behavior have been atrocious, putting us at needless risk when greater safety measures are…
COVID-19: Grocery Workers On Front Lines In Battle: How You Can Shop Safely COVID-19: Grocery Workers On Front Lines In Battle: How You Can Shop Safely
Covid-19: Grocery Workers On Front Lines In Battle: How You Can Shop Safely While millions have self-isolated and have been telecommuting or not going into work at all amid fears of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, there’s a select group that doesn't have that option: grocery store employees. The world has slowed to a halt for much of the country, but things have only sped up at grocery stores, where shoppers have been flooding aisles and clearing out shelves as the virus continues to spread. While most across the country have taken to social distancing and staying six feet away from others, store clerks have no choice but to deal with a never-ending line…
Whole Foods Recalls Cheese Product Over Possible Listeria Contamination Whole Foods Recalls Cheese Product Over Possible Listeria Contamination
Whole Foods Recalls Cheese Product Over Possible Listeria Contamination Whole Foods is recalling a popular cheese product due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The company announced that stores in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey are voluntarily recalling Dorset cheese in response to a recall from Consider Bardwell Farm. The affected product was cut and wrapped in plastic with a Whole Foods Market scale label, with a PLU code of 97776 with sell-by dates through Wednesday, Oct. 30. There have been no reports of any illnesses or adverse reactions from consumers who ate the product, accordi…
Leafy Greens With Listeria Sold At Area Grocery Stores, New Test Reveals Leafy Greens With Listeria Sold At Area Grocery Stores, New Test Reveals
Leafy Greens With Listeria Sold At Area Grocery Stores, New Test Reveals Listeria has been found in leafy greens from a variety of grocery store chains in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, according to Consumer Reports. The nonprofit organization says six of 284 samples bought from Acme, Costco, Hannaford and Whole Foods stores were tainted with listeria monocytogenes. The items purchased included lettuce, spinach, and kale. Consumer Reports says it found the bacteria in both unbagged and prewashed products. Mild Listeria symptoms may include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, according to the Food & Drug Administration.  I…
Whole Foods Will Become First National Grocer To Ban Plastic Straws Whole Foods Will Become First National Grocer To Ban Plastic Straws
Whole Foods Will Become First National Grocer To Ban Plastic Straws Get ready to say goodbye to plastic straws, Whole Foods shoppers, the supermarket chain has officially announced that it will be the first national grocer to eliminate the product from its stores. By July, the retailer announced that it will remove plastic straws from all Whole Foods-operated venues. This includes Allegro coffee bars, juice bars and cafes. The ban includes all of the grocer’s locations throughout the United States as well as Canada and the United Kingdom. As a more sustainable alternative to plastic straws, officials say, Whole Foods employees will offer paper straws with …
Community Remembers Whole Foods Worker, 24, Killed In Westchester Crash Community Remembers Whole Foods Worker, 24, Killed In Westchester Crash
Community Remembers Whole Foods Worker, 24, Killed In Westchester Crash As a memorial grows to pay tribute to a 24-year-old mother and aspiring rapper killed in a crash in Westchester, friends are attempting to raise funds for her child. Emajee Jones, of Yonkers, died following the crash on Saturday, April 27, when the car she was driving hit a concrete barrier on Trinity Street, police said. Passengers, including Jones' 3-year-old daughter, another child and a friend were not hurt. At the crash site, candles in the form of an E have been placed to honor Jones as " loving, caring, full of excitement, and a colorful personality," they said on a GoFundMe post. …
Melon Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak Melon Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak
Melon Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak A recall has been issued for melon products sold in 16 states, including New York, after being linked to a salmonella outbreak, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.  Ninety-three people were infected, 23 of whom were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. The recall is for cut cantaloupe, watermelon and honeydew produced by Caito Foods LLC. The fruit has been sold under various brands or labels at Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joe's, Target and Whole Foods. For a full list of where and when the products were sold, click here. Other states affected include Illinois, In…
Baby Spinach, Salad Mix Recalled Due To Salmonella Fears Baby Spinach, Salad Mix Recalled Due To Salmonella Fears
Baby Spinach, Salad Mix Recalled Due To Salmonella Fears Check your refrigerators. A popular item has been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration due to a Salmonella scare. New York-based Satur Farms announced that it is voluntarily recalling Baby Spinach and Mesclun salad mix because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The product was distributed in New York and Florida through various retailers. According to the FDA, the voluntary recall was initiated following routine sampling by the Florida Department of Agriculture and New York State Department of Agriculture and markets. The recalled items include retail products packed in pla…
Whole Foods Recalls Prepared Foods Over Salmonella Contamination Concerns Whole Foods Recalls Prepared Foods Over Salmonella Contamination Concerns
Whole Foods Recalls Prepared Foods Over Salmonella Contamination Concerns Whole Foods has announced a voluntary recall of prepared food containing baby spinach that may be contaminated with salmonella. Salads, sandwiches, wraps and pizza, as well as products purchased from a Whole Foods salad bar or hot bar containing baby spinach through Wednesday, Jan. 23, are among the products affected, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA noted that the bulk of the contaminated food was sold in the Northeast, including the tri-state area. The affected products, including salads, pizza, sandwiches and wraps, were sold at stores in Connecticut, Flor…
New Date Set: Whole Foods Gets Go-Ahead To Open In Chappaqua New Date Set: Whole Foods Gets Go-Ahead To Open In Chappaqua
New Date Set: Whole Foods Gets Go-Ahead To Open In Chappaqua Following a brief holdup, Whole Foods has found a new date for its grand opening at Chappaqua Crossing. Earlier this week, developers announced that they would be delaying the scheduled grand opening of Whole Foods, which was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 12. The initial opening was delayed as officials addressed traffic and safety concerns in the area. With some of those concerns assuaged, developers announced that the market would be officially opening at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15. The New Castle Planning and Town boards approved a new traffic plan that includes new traffic markings and…
New Whole Foods Opening Date Expected This Week New Whole Foods Opening Date Expected This Week
New Whole Foods Opening Date Expected This Week Answers may be coming soon as local officials continue to debate the traffic problems surrounding Chappaqua Crossings and the now-delayed grand opening of Whole Foods in the area. Whole Foods was originally scheduled to today, on Wednesday, Dec. 12, but that had to be delayed as officials cited traffic and safety concerns. Traffic has been a concern on Route 117 near Chappaqua Crossing, prompting developers to seek outside solutions.  A planned left-turn lane from northbound Route 117 to Roaring Brook Road was not ready for the scheduled opening. In response, developers are seek…
Whole Foods Opening In Chappaqua Postponed Whole Foods Opening In Chappaqua Postponed
Whole Foods Opening In Chappaqua Postponed Officials are hitting the brakes on the much-anticipated grand opening of Whole Foods at Chappaqua Crossing. Citing traffic and safety concerns, the New Castle Town Board and Planning Board have voted to postpone the grand opening, which was planned for Wednesday, Dec. 12. No additional information has been released about a new opening date. Traffic has been a concern on Route 117 near Chappaqua Crossing, prompting developers to seek outside solutions. A planned left-turn lane from northbound Route 117 to Roaring Brook Road will not be ready for the opening on Dec. 12. In response, develope…
Here's What First Customers At New Whole Foods In Chappaqua Will Get Here's What First Customers At New Whole Foods In Chappaqua Will Get
Here's What First Customers At New Whole Foods In Chappaqua Will Get Click here for an updated story: Whole Foods Opening In Chappaqua Postponed Opening day for the new Whole Foods store in Chappaqua will include some perks for customers. The 40,000 square-foot store, located at located at 480 N. Bedford Road, opens its doors at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, but early birds can arrive at 8 a.m. for complimentary coffee and pastries. Additionally, the first 200 customers will receive a free shopping bag as well as the opportunity to see product demonstrations and sample items throughout the store. The celebrations are starting early, but rest …
Solutions Sought For Route 117 Traffic Jams At Chappaqua Crossing Solutions Sought For Route 117 Traffic Jams At Chappaqua Crossing
Solutions Sought For Route 117 Traffic Jams At Chappaqua Crossing With holiday shopping heating up and a new Whole Foods store coming to town, motorists and residents in the area have noticed an uptick in traffic on Route 117 near Chappaqua Crossing, prompting a call for a solution. A planned left-turn lane from northbound Route 117 to Roaring Brook Road will not be ready in time for the Wednesday, Dec. 12 opening of Whole Foods, according to a lohud report. In response, developers are instead proposing an alternate temporary solution that would allow cars to pass without waiting for the turn, alleviating some of the traffic in the area. Traffic has becom…
Opening Date Set For New Whole Foods In Northern Westchester Opening Date Set For New Whole Foods In Northern Westchester
Opening Date Set For New Whole Foods In Northern Westchester Click here for an updated story: Whole Foods Opening In Chappaqua Postponed The area's newest Whole Foods store will be opening just in time for the holidays. The 40,000-square-foot location is set to open at Chappaqua Crossing on Wednesday, Dec. 12, complete with a grand opening complete with complimentary coffee on North Bedford Road. “We are excited to be part of the greater Chappaqua and Northern Westchester community,”  Alex Saa, the store team leader, said in a release. "We aim to preserve the character of this renowned location while offering the highest quality food t…
Chemical In Some Breakfast Cereals Could Cause Cancer Chemical In Some Breakfast Cereals Could Cause Cancer
Chemical In Some Breakfast Cereals Could Cause Cancer Select oat cereals, granola and other food products may contain a pesticide that could cause cancer, according to a report released by the Environmental Working Group. Glyphosate, an herbicide linked to cancer by scientists in California and the World Health Organization was found in 43 of 45 samples of oat products in an independent test commissioned by the organization. According to the report, “Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, the Monsanto weed killer that is the most heavily used pesticide in the U.S. Last week, a California jury ordered Monsanto to pay $289 million in da…
Lifelong Westchester Residents Welcome Apartments At Reader's Digest Lifelong Westchester Residents Welcome Apartments At Reader's Digest
Lifelong Westchester Residents Welcome Apartments At Reader's Digest Ginny Enright, 85, has lived in Chappaqua for the past 54 years.  Now, Enright is one of the first residents of Chappaqua Crossing Apartments. Her friend of over 50 years just moved in, too. "I was ready to sell my house and not have the responsibilities and it seemed ideal to be able to come here, where I would be in the same town and be able to use the same facilities as I had been using," said Enright, who works at the Chappaqua Public Library. "It's a wonderful addition to the town." Enright added that it's been "fun and exciting" to watch the progress tak…