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Parasite Outbreak May Be Wider, CDC Says In New Warning
The scale of a fast-moving foodborne illness threat is coming into sharper focus, and confirmed cases may show only part of the problem.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 24, that a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce had expanded from five states to nine.
At least 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been recorded.
Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania were added to Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
The CDC warned that the outbreak may not be limited to those states. The true numb…
Circus Performer Struck By Arrow During Live NY Fair Performance, Cops Say
A circus performer was injured after being struck by an arrow during a live show at a fair in the Hudson Valley on Friday, July 24, authorities said.
Troopers responded to the Orange County Fair on the fairgrounds of 239 Wisner Ave. in Wallkill at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, after receiving a report that circus personnel had been injured during a performance, according to New York State Police.
The preliminary investigation found that 42-year-old Ana B. Daza Tavera, of Waukesha, WI, fired an arrow at a foam target being held by fellow performer Edwin A. Cuervo Rangel, 38, also …
2 Employees Of NJ Mexican Restaurant Detained By ICE
Two employees of El Nopalito, a Mexican restaurant in Haddonfield, were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the restaurant announced.
"This morning, we were notified that two of our hardworking kitchen staff members were taken into custody by ICE agents, yesterday afternoon," the restaurant shared on social media on Tuesday, July 21. "We have never been a family that speaks publicly about our personal issues, but this goes beyond us. Right now, our focus is on supporting our team, and their family members, and continuing to serve our community the best we can."
A GoFundMe has b…
Chaotic Pop-Up Party Near Rowan University Gets Recent College Grad Arrested: Police
A 21-year-old woman who organized a pop-up party near Rowan University has been arrested, authorities announced Thursday, July 23.
At 11:03 p.m. on Friday, May 1, officers responded to 500 Whitney Avenue for a party that led to loud noise, parking issues, gridlock traffic and drivers driving carelessly through the neighborhood, Glassboro police said.
An investigation revealed over 300 tickets were sold for the party, resulting in "chaos," police said. Rowan Boulevard was forced to close as a result of the party, police said.
Meadow Carstarphen, who organized the party and promoted it…
