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Two NJ Residents Burned By Dunkin': Suits Two NJ Residents Burned By Dunkin': Suits
Two NJ Residents Burned By Dunkin': Suits Two separate lawsuits have been filed against the Dunkin' franchises by New Jersey residents claiming they suffered severe burns from the store's mishandling of hot beverages. In February, Darryn Stewart, a Passaic resident, filed a lawsuit in Superior Court in Passaic County against the Dunkin' in Clifton claiming the staff was reckless, careless and negligent in failing to secure his hot beverage in a takeout tray and failing to properly the secure the tops of the containers when he visited Dunkin' in Sept. 2021. Stewart suffered severe burns that required medical and hospital care, accor…

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by Sam Barron
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Recall Issued For Popular Rao's Specialty Food Product Recall Issued For Popular Rao's Specialty Food Product
Recall Issued For Popular Rao's Specialty Food Product A recall has been issued for a popular Rao's Homemade Brand specialty food product. Sunny Dell Foods is recalling its 12-ounce jars of Rao’s Homemade Brand Roasted Red Peppers with Portobello Mushrooms because the affected jars of the condiment may contain undeclared tree nuts (pine nuts), the FDA announced.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products. The recalled products were distributed across retail stores in the Northeast US and through mail order e-commerce. The pro…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Lead, Cadmium Found In Popular Dark Chocolate Brands — Are Yours Safe? Lead, Cadmium Found In Popular Dark Chocolate Brands — Are Yours Safe?
Lead, Cadmium Found In Popular Dark Chocolate Brands — Are Yours Safe? Lead and cadmium have been found in dozens of popular brands of dark chocolate, according to a new study from Consumer Reports. Was your favorite brand included? The test comprised 28 big- and small-name brands, from Hershey’s, Godiva, and Lindt to Trader Joe’s, Hu, and Lily’s. The base point in the study was the maximum allowable dose level (MADL) in California for the pair of metals — .5 micrograms for lead and 4.1 mcg for cadmium — in one ounce of each brand. “We used those levels because there are no federal limits for the amount of lead and cadmium most foods can contain, and CR’…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Ho, Ho, No: Lidl Recalling Advent Calendars Due To Salmonella Contamination Scare Ho, Ho, No: Lidl Recalling Advent Calendars Due To Salmonella Contamination Scare
Ho, Ho, No: Lidl Recalling Advent Calendars Due To Salmonella Contamination Scare The countdown to Christmas got off to a rough start for Virginia-based Lidl US, which announced a voluntary recall of certain advent calendars due to a fear of Salmonella contamination, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lidl US, which has more than 12,000 stores in 32 countries, announced that it will be recalling 8.4-ounce “Favorina-branded Advent Calendars (Premium Chocolate With a Creamy Filling)” due to the potential contamination. The recall was announced on Tuesday, Dec. 6. 
“This product is being voluntarily recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination,"…

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by Zak Failla
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Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli Concerns Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli Concerns
Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli Concerns A public health alert has been issued due to concerns that ground beef products may be associated with Escherichia coli (E. coli) illness, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.  A recall for the products contained in HelloFresh meal kits was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The meal kits containing ground beef for this public health alert were shipped to consumers from Saturday, July 2 to Thursday, July 21.  The following products are subject to the alert: 10-oz. plastic vacuum-packed pack…

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by Joe Lombardi
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North Jersey Dad Who Died After Three-Week Cancer Fight Lived 'Rags To Riches' Tale North Jersey Dad Who Died After Three-Week Cancer Fight Lived 'Rags To Riches' Tale
North Jersey Dad Who Died After Three-Week Cancer Fight Lived 'Rags To Riches' Tale North Jersey father and businessman Talath Witharane died after a three-week battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, according to his obituary. He was 50 years old. Witharane, of Franklin Lakes, met his wife, Erin, 21 years ago on a blind date, and together they raised their two children Evyn, 15, and Harry, 12. According to his obituary, Witharane "led the quintessential American rags to riches story." He was born in Sri Lanka and later worked his way up from a Taco Bell employee to president of RK Environmental, a food safety company with more than 200 employees.  "One of t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 100+ People: Report Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 100+ People: Report
Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 100+ People: Report The number of people sickened by an E. coli outbreak linked to Wendy's sandwiches continues to climb, the New York Post reports. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention initially said 37 people in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania were sickened from eating lettuce in the sandwiches, that number has since jumped to more than 100, the outlet said. Wendy's said it's taking precautions by throwing out and replacing the lettuce. More than 98 reports were received in Michigan for the month of August, compared to this time last year when the number was 20, the state's hea…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Companies Selling Honey Tainted With Drugs Used To Fight Erectile Dysfunction: FDA Companies Selling Honey Tainted With Drugs Used To Fight Erectile Dysfunction: FDA
Companies Selling Honey Tainted With Drugs Used To Fight Erectile Dysfunction: FDA The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to four companies that allegedly illegally sold honey-based products that could contain drug ingredients found in erectile dysfunction medication. Testing by the FDA found that products being sold throughout the East Coast could pose a significant health risk to consumers due to the presence of drug ingredients that can be found in Cialis (tadalafil) and Viagra (sildenafil). Officials noted that those drugs are used to treat erectile dysfunction and are “restricted to use under the supervision of licensed health care professio…

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by Zak Failla
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NJ ShopRite Recalls Store-Made Ground Meat Due To Possible Metal Fragments NJ ShopRite Recalls Store-Made Ground Meat Due To Possible Metal Fragments
NJ ShopRite Recalls Store-Made Ground Meat Due To Possible Metal Fragments A New Jersey ShopRite store has recalled store-made ground meat made July Fourth weekend due to possible metal fragments. ShopRite of Greenwich, located on Route 22, issued a release regarding store-made packages of ground beef, Angus ground beef, meatloaf mix and ground pork with a sell-by date of July 2. No other products were affected by the recall, and no injuries related to the recall have been reported. Pre-packaged ground meat products and ground beef sold in other ShopRite stores in the area were not affected by this recall. “We are advising customers who purcha…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Strawberries Sold At These Supermarkets Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Strawberries Sold At These Supermarkets
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Strawberries Sold At These Supermarkets An outbreak of hepatitis A linked to strawberries is under investigation in the United States and Canada, the Food and Drug Administration said. The multi-state, multi-territory outbreak is potentially connected to fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between Saturday, March 5, 2022, and Monday, April 25, 2022. The products were sold at the following retailers, including, but not limited to: Aldi HEB Kroger Safeway Sprouts Farmers Market Trader Joe’s Walmart Weis Markets WinCo Foods A total of 17 illnesses and 12 hospitalizations have been reported nationwid…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For 185K Pounds Of Bacon Product That May Contain Metal Recall Issued For 185K Pounds Of Bacon Product That May Contain Metal
Recall Issued For 185K Pounds Of Bacon Product That May Contain Metal A national recall has been issued for a popular bacon topping product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, including metal. Smithfield Packaged Meats announced a recall of approximately 185,610 pounds of ready-to-eat bacon products, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. According to FSIS, the items subject to recall were shipped to distributors and retail locations nationwide. Some of the bacon products may have been used to produce other products. The items being recalled were produced between Monday, Feb. 21 and Wednesday, …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Recall Issued For Fresh Cut Fruit, Vegetable Products Over Listeria Fears Recall Issued For Fresh Cut Fruit, Vegetable Products Over Listeria Fears
Recall Issued For Fresh Cut Fruit, Vegetable Products Over Listeria Fears A company has recalled fresh-cut fruit, vegetable, and ready-to-eat dip products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. recalled all of its fresh-cut fruit and vegetable products and ready-to-eat dips processed at production facilities in New York, according to an announcement on Sunday, March 20. The products were distributed in New York and surrounding states, the company said.  The recalled fruit and vegetable products are packaged in clear plastic containers with a tamper-evident seal, and they have "Best if Used By" dates between M…

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by Nicole Valinote