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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…
Trio Pleads Guilty To Killing Teen During South Jersey Drug Deal, Prosecutors Say Trio Pleads Guilty To Killing Teen During South Jersey Drug Deal, Prosecutors Say
Trio Pleads Guilty To Killing Teen During South Jersey Drug Deal, Prosecutors Say Three men admitted to shooting a teen to death during a drug deal in Burlington Township more than three years ago, authorities said. Jayviyohn Earley of Willingboro, Tarik Jenkins of Pemberton Township, and Kayhree Simmons of Willingboro pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to aggravated manslaughter, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release.  Investigators said the men went to the Walmart parking lot on Route 541 for a drug deal on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. The three confessed to firing guns, killing 17-year-old Albert Williams of Hammo…
Frozen Waffle Listeria Recall Expands To 14+ Grocery Store Brands Frozen Waffle Listeria Recall Expands To 14+ Grocery Store Brands
Frozen Waffle Listeria Recall Expands To 14+ Grocery Store Brands A massive voluntary recall has been issued for frozen waffles sold by over 14 different grocery store chains nationwide due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, TreeHouse Foods, Inc. announced on Friday, Oct. 18. Over 500 varieties of frozen waffles manufactured by TreeHouse Foods and sold with the branding of major retailers such as Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good & Gather have been recalled because of possible Listeria.  As stated in the release: "Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections …
Recall Of 11.7M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry: List Released Of NJ Schools That Received Products Recall Of 11.7M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry: List Released Of NJ Schools That Received Products
Recall Of 11.7M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry: List Released Of NJ Schools That Received Products A preliminary list has been released of schools that received items that were part of a nationwide recall of millions of pounds of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria. The initial recall involving the manufacturer, Bruce Pac, was for 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Aldi, and other stores. It was announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Earlier this week, the recall was expanded to include 11,765,285 pounds of products, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspectio…
Toms River Sex Offender Who Assaulted Lost Girl In His SUV To Stay In Jail: Prosecutors Toms River Sex Offender Who Assaulted Lost Girl In His SUV To Stay In Jail: Prosecutors
Toms River Sex Offender Who Assaulted Lost Girl In His SUV To Stay In Jail: Prosecutors A Toms River man accused of sexually assaulting a lost teen will remain in jail, authorities said. A judge ordered 46-year-old Keith Hahn to stay in Ocean County Jail through his trial, county prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 8. He was arrested in the case on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Investigators said the 14-year-old girl got lost while she walked along Route 70 in Manchester Township on Sunday, Sept. 29. A man driving a white Jeep Grand Cherokee stopped and talked to her. The girl asked the man to drive her to the animal shelter i…
Toms River Sex Offender Assaulted Girl Who Needed Ride To Animal Shelter, Prosecutors Say Toms River Sex Offender Assaulted Girl Who Needed Ride To Animal Shelter, Prosecutors Say
Toms River Sex Offender Assaulted Girl Who Needed Ride To Animal Shelter, Prosecutors Say A Toms River man was accused of sexually assaulting a teen who asked him for a ride, authorities said. Keith Hahn, 46, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 1, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said in a news release. He was charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, kidnapping, luring, and endangering the welfare of a child. Investigators said the 14-year-old girl got lost while she walked along Route 70 in Manchester Township on Sunday, Sept. 29. A man driving a white Jeep Grand Cherokee stopped and talked to her. The girl a…
Vegetables, Bagged Salads Sold In 18 States Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns Vegetables, Bagged Salads Sold In 18 States Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
Vegetables, Bagged Salads Sold In 18 States Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns A recall for a brand of vegetables and bagged salads has been expanded to 18 states due to possible Listeria contamination. Ohio-based Wiers Farm began its investigation in response to the Michigan Department of Agriculture's original findings, which led to the expansion.  Products in the expanded recall were packed between Friday, July through Friday, July 12. Vegetables that are part of the recall include cucumbers, green bell and jalapeno peppers, green beans, and cilantro. They were sold in a variety of different stores, including Walmart. For a full list of products, click…
Trio Arrested In Stolen Vehicle Driving Erratically In South Jersey, Police Say Trio Arrested In Stolen Vehicle Driving Erratically In South Jersey, Police Say
Trio Arrested In Stolen Vehicle Driving Erratically In South Jersey, Police Say Three people from Atlantic County were accused of having a stolen vehicle, authorities said. Devon Blackwell, 19, of Absecon; Elijah Rollins, 18, of Egg Harbor Township; and Naimah Santiago, 21, of Galloway were arrested on Monday, July 15, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department said in a news release.  Officers first received a complaint about a vehicle speeding in the parking lot of the Walmart shopping center off Black Horse Pike at around 2:35 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.  A woman told police that she and her son were nearly hit by the gray vehicle in fro…
Walmart Agrees To Whopping $1.64M Settlement Amid Unfair Pricing Accusations At NJ Stores Walmart Agrees To Whopping $1.64M Settlement Amid Unfair Pricing Accusations At NJ Stores
Walmart Agrees To Whopping $1.64M Settlement Amid Unfair Pricing Accusations At NJ Stores Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle accusations of unlawful pricing at its 64 stores across New Jersey, state officials said. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, is the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (“OWM”). Walmart was accused of violating New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act (“CFA”) and Unit Pricing Disclosure Act (“UPDA”) by using inaccurate unit pricing for a variety of grocery products sold in the chain’s New Jersey locations, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. The UPDA requires grocery retailers t…