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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…
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 PA Schools That Received Products Recall Of 11.7M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry: List Released Of PA Schools That Received Products
Recall Of 11.7M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry: List Released Of PA 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…
'The Voice' Contestant Who Worked At PA Walmart Gets 4 Chair Turn Around On 'The Voice' Contestant Who Worked At PA Walmart Gets 4 Chair Turn Around On
'The Voice' Contestant Who Worked At PA Walmart Gets 4 Chair Turn Around On A Chester County woman who used to work at a local Walmart wowed judges on "The Voice," receiving a four-chair turnaround. Gabrielle Zabosky, 25, of Oxford, sang Kelly Clarkson’s “Mr. Know It All” during the Blind Audition for the show's 26th season on Tuesday, Oct. 8, according to Parade.  Her performance impressed judges Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, and Michael Bublé. "I love your voice," Reba told her, according to Parade. "You have a lot of power, a lot of dynamics going in and out." Zabosky told Parade that music has always been a large part of her life. She explained…
Drunk Woman Jumps Barefoot On Table At PA Restaurant While Fleeing: Police Drunk Woman Jumps Barefoot On Table At PA Restaurant While Fleeing: Police
Drunk Woman Jumps Barefoot On Table At PA Restaurant While Fleeing: Police A drunk woman caused a disturbance at a Berks County restaurant as she jumped barefoot onto a table while evading police, according to authorities. Alexa Peters, 29, of Honey Brook, was charged after she refused commands to stop from police during a disturbance in Morgantown on Sunday, Oct. 6, the Caernarvon Township Police Department said. Police were initially called to Lowes, located at 340 Crossings Boulevard, for a woman causing a disturbance in the area, according to police. Peters was reported to have stolen a drink, threw her jacket in an employee's face, and cursed at people. An o…
Dognapper From MD Let 'Lucky' Pup Out To Use Bathroom After PA Carjacking, DA Says Dognapper From MD Let 'Lucky' Pup Out To Use Bathroom After PA Carjacking, DA Says
Dognapper From MD Let 'Lucky' Pup Out To Use Bathroom After PA Carjacking, DA Says A Maryland man is wanted in connection to a carjacking and theft of a dog at a Pennsylvania business earlier this week, authorities announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Pennsylvania State Police have released photos of Poolesville resident Kenneth Crider, who is wanted for robbery, theft, and receiving stolen property following an incident in East Huntingdon on Monday afternoon, Sept 23. Prosecutors say that the victim advised police that he was walking into the Tractor Supply store when Crider allegedly forcibly stole the victim's truck keys from his pocket and fled the parking lot towar…
Inmate Escapes Prison Work Release At Pennsylvania Walmart: Sheriff Inmate Escapes Prison Work Release At Pennsylvania Walmart: Sheriff
Inmate Escapes Prison Work Release At Pennsylvania Walmart: Sheriff A 46-year-old inmate escaped from the Cumberland County Prison during work release, the sheriff's office announced on Monday, Aug. 19.  William Kenneth Rosner, most recently of Lemoyne but previously of Philadelphia, Allentown, Northampton, and Harrisburg — is wanted on a felony escape charge after walking away from the Cumberland County Prison Work Release Center on Mondy morning, Aug. 19, the sheriff explained, and as detailed in court records.  His last known location was the Walmart in Carlisle, according to the sheriff's office.  Rosner was serving time for a misdemeano…
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…
'Keep Walking:' PA Walmart Customer Throws Victim To Ground In Store Fight, Police Say 'Keep Walking:' PA Walmart Customer Throws Victim To Ground In Store Fight, Police Say
'Keep Walking:' PA Walmart Customer Throws Victim To Ground In Store Fight, Police Say A Huntingdon Valley man is accused of throwing a Walmart employee to the ground on Sunday, May 19, according to Warrington police.  Officials said Terrell Mainer, 38, was in the Valley Gate Drive Walmart around 9:45 a.m. He told a worker to "keep walking" when the employee looked in his direction, authorities said.  That's when police say Mainer walked past the worker, turned around, and threw him to the floor. He "began to wrestle with the victim" until two bystanders separated the pair, according to investigators.  The victim suffered multiple lacerations, police said.&nbs…
Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination: View Labels Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination: View Labels
Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination: View Labels A nationwide recall has been issued for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli. Cargill Meat Solutions, headquartered in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, is recalling approximately 16,240 pounds of the raw ground beef products, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Wednesday, May 1. The raw ground beef items were produced on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, 27.  The following products are subject to recall: 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing "93% LEAN 7% FAT ALL NATURAL LEAN GROUND BEEF" with lot code 117 and estab…
Driver Sought For Hit-Run In East Stroudsburg Parking Lot, Police Say Driver Sought For Hit-Run In East Stroudsburg Parking Lot, Police Say
Driver Sought For Hit-Run In East Stroudsburg Parking Lot, Police Say Stroud Area Regional Police are searching for a suspected hit-and-run driver.  Authorities believe the pictured woman was involved in a hit-and-run in the East Stroudsburg Walmart parking lot on Thursday, April 11.  The crash happened around 2:30 p.m., police said.  Anyone who can identify her is asked to submit a tip to SARPD at the Monroe County CrimeWatch website. 
Armed Man Arrested At Delaware County Walmart: Police Armed Man Arrested At Delaware County Walmart: Police
Armed Man Arrested At Delaware County Walmart: Police Authorities in Marple Township arrested an armed man at the 400 S. State Road Walmart this week, police said in a release.  Officers were called about a person with a gun around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, police said.  They arrived and made contact with "multiple individuals," including 22-year-old Michai Adams, according to the release.  Police said they found a 9mm Glock 19 handgun fitted with a "switch" in Adams' bag. He was charged with prohibited offensive weapons and reckless endangerment, authorities said.  Adams, of Lansdowne, has a preliminary hearing …
Dad And Son Who Left Baby At Philly Walmart Were Shoplifting: Police Dad And Son Who Left Baby At Philly Walmart Were Shoplifting: Police
Dad And Son Who Left Baby At Philly Walmart Were Shoplifting: Police A father and son are accused of shoplifting during a January incident where police said they left an infant behind at a Northeast Philadelphia Walmart, according to authorities.  Police said three people abandoned a baby in a carrier when confronted about stealing merchandise on Jan. 18. The child was less than 2 months old, according to PPD.  Alganon Muhammad, the baby's 22-year-old father, was arrested on Jan. 26 and charged with retail theft, conspiracy, and related counts, police said at the time. He was held for trial after a preliminary hearing on Feb. 8.  Haamza Muham…
3 PA Lotto Players Win $100K As Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $800M 3 PA Lotto Players Win $100K As Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $800M
3 PA Lotto Players Win $100K As Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $800M A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Aldan Borough took home $100,000 playing the Powerball over the weekend.  The lucky winner earned $100,000 by matching five of the six balls pulled in the Saturday, March 23 drawing, according to state gaming officials.  Two other players in Monroe and Clearfield counties won the same amount, lotto reps said. The following vendors will each receive a $500 bonus check for selling the lucky tickets:  Goff’s Suds & Soda, 560 Oak Avenue, Primos, Delaware County; M & S Tobacco Corp, 3236 Route 940, Mount Pocono, Monroe County; and Walmart…
Troopers Seek Serial Wallet Thief In Lehigh County Troopers Seek Serial Wallet Thief In Lehigh County
Troopers Seek Serial Wallet Thief In Lehigh County Pennsylvania State Police are looking for the suspect in a series of wallet thefts at Lower Macungie stores.  The pictured man is accused of taking the wallet from a Costco shopper's purse on Friday, Feb. 23. Authorities believe he went to the nearby Target at 749 North Krocks Road and used the victim's credit card to buy $2,500 of American Express and MasterCard gift cards.  He's also a suspect in three similar incidents at Lower Macungie retail stores, including:  At Costco on Sept. 8, 2023 At Walmart on Feb. 3 At Walmart on Feb. 16  Anyone who can identify…
Thousands Of Biometric Gun Safes Being Recalled Due To Faulty Locks That May Fail: CPSC Thousands Of Biometric Gun Safes Being Recalled Due To Faulty Locks That May Fail: CPSC
Thousands Of Biometric Gun Safes Being Recalled Due To Faulty Locks That May Fail: Cpsc Multiple biometric gun safes are being recalled nationwide due to locks that can fail and allow access to unauthorized users, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced.  On Thursday, Feb. 22, the agency issued a series of recall alerts regarding four safes that are subject to the recall due to the faulty locks.  Products subject to the recall:  Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes CPSC MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes CPSC Machir Biometric Personal Safes Machir Biometric Personal Safe…
Man Charged Walmart Employee Sexually Assault in Philly, Police Say Man Charged Walmart Employee Sexually Assault in Philly, Police Say
Man Charged Walmart Employee Sexually Assault in Philly, Police Say A man has been charged following a sexual assault at a Walmart, Philadelphia Police announced on Friday, Feb. 2. Corey Lamar Elickson of the 1700 block of North 32nd Street, has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Indecent Assault, and related offenses in connection with the indecent assault of an employee in the South Philly Walmart store on Jan. 8, according to the PPD release. The police believed the man (pictured) "is responsible for a sexual assault against an employee at the Walmart" as stated in a release. The 21-year-old surrendered to PPD on Thursd…
Dad Who Left 3-Month-Old Infant Girl At Pennsylvania Walmart Turns Himself In, Police Say Dad Who Left 3-Month-Old Infant Girl At Pennsylvania Walmart Turns Himself In, Police Say
Dad Who Left 3-Month-Old Infant Girl At Pennsylvania Walmart Turns Himself In, Police Say A dad has turned himself over to the police in connection with a 3-month-old baby girl who was found at a Walmart in Philadelphia following a "theft in progress," police announced on Friday evening.  Alganon H. Muhammed, 22, originally of Concord Township, Delaware County, PA, most recently of Delaware, according to public records, "surrendered to police on January 26th," PPD stated in a release. He reportedly was one of the two Black men with a white woman who were allegedly shoplifting at the Walmart located at 4301 Byberry Road on Thursday, Jan. 18, authorities said. When the secur…
Confederate Revolver Found In Trash Can At Gettysburg Walmart: PSP Confederate Revolver Found In Trash Can At Gettysburg Walmart: PSP
Confederate Revolver Found In Trash Can At Gettysburg Walmart: PSP A gun from the American Civil War was found in a trash can at a Walmart, Pennsylvania State Police in Gettysburg announced in a release on Thursday, Jan. 25. A Pietta 1851 Confederate Navy Revolver was found by an employee emptying a parking lot trash can outside the Walmart located at 1270 York Road, Straban Township, Gettysburg, Trooper Riley detailed in the release. The 173-year-old firearm was found at 5:02 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, Riley explained.  This Walmart is approximately three miles from the Gettysburg Battlefield and six miles from the Gettysburg National Military Park M…
BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards
BlandJet Recalling 4.8M Portable Blenders Nationwide For Fire, Laceration Hazards Nearly five million portable blenders sold nationwide are being recalled due to fire and laceration risks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that a total of around 4.8 million BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders that can overheat or catch fire. If the blender were to get too hot, the blender blades can break off, creating the hazard. The recall includes blenders sold in a variety of colors and designs, federal authorities noted Recalled items have the serial numbers printed on the bottom of the base along with “blendjet2” and “The Original Portable Blender.”  The…
1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards 1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards
1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards Federal authorities announced that a recall initially reported in May has been expanded to include an additional 1.7 million travel irons after there were new reports of injuries. Kansas-based Vornado announced that it is now recalling upwards of two million Steamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons due to fire, burn, and shock hazards due to a faulty power cord. According to the company, the cord can become damaged, leading to possible overheating, which then poses fire and burn risks. The damage can also lead to exposed copper wires, representing a shock hazard. Steamfast travel ste…
'I Have 1.5 Months To Kill That B***': PA Man Plotted To Kidnap, Murder Estranged Wife, DA Says 'I Have 1.5 Months To Kill That B***': PA Man Plotted To Kidnap, Murder Estranged Wife, DA Says
'I Have 1.5 Months To Kill That B***': PA Man Plotted To Kidnap, Murder Estranged Wife, DA Says A King of Prussia man was arrested in the Walmart parking lot on Sunday during the beginning stages of a would-be murder-suicide, according to prosecutors.  Geoffrey Kay-Conway was taken into custody after stabbing his estranged wife multiple times in the leg, said the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.  The 52-year-old had been released on a $5,000 bond last month after he was charged with stalking and harassing his wife in violation of a court-granted Protection From Abuse order, the DA said. Since then, authorities believe he had been plotting to abduct, rape, and k…
PA Man Drove Off In Walmart Truck With $75K In Stolen Goods: Police PA Man Drove Off In Walmart Truck With $75K In Stolen Goods: Police
PA Man Drove Off In Walmart Truck With $75K In Stolen Goods: Police A North Wales man is accused of stealing a tractor-trailer from an area Walmart, Hilltown police say.  Timothy Morvin, 38, allegedly made off with $74,705.56 worth of merchandise on Jan. 16, the department said.  Police issued a warrant for his arrest after an "extensive investigation" and he was arraigned last Monday, Sept. 25, according to state court filings.  Morvin is due in court for a preliminary hearing on Nov. 9. 
Company Won't Offer Fix For Bassinets Sold That Pose Strangulation, Suffocation Risks: CPSC Company Won't Offer Fix For Bassinets Sold That Pose Strangulation, Suffocation Risks: CPSC
Company Won't Offer Fix For Bassinets Sold That Pose Strangulation, Suffocation Risks: Cpsc Federal officials are warning parents to immediately stop using a specific bassinet sold nationwide online that could pose a host of hazards for infants. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an alert advising that Missouri-based Rev Grace Import is not cooperating with the agency, which is cautioning that the "5in1 Rocker Bassinets" pose a suffocation, strangulation, and fall risk. 5in1 Rocker Bassinet (Packaging)CPSC According to CPSC officials, the bassinets do not meet their requirements for their "infant sleep products rule," though the company refuses to offer a …
PA Woman Embezzled $51K From School PTO: Troopers PA Woman Embezzled $51K From School PTO: Troopers
PA Woman Embezzled $51K From School PTO: Troopers A parent-teacher organization officer in Berks County is accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the group and using the money to pay bills, state police say.  Alison Haines of Shoemakersville is charged with felony theft and access device fraud and surrendered to authorities on Tuesday, Sept. 26, according to troopers.  Investigators said she made $51,492 in unauthorized transactions using a business debit card issued to her by the Perry Elementary School PTO.  She spent the money at Aldi's, Walmart, and Amazon.com, and also made "a significant amount" of AT…
Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA
Cakes Sold Nationally At Walmart Recalled Due To Possible Peanut Presence: FDA Check the fridge. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is recalling a specific cake that was sold at Walmart stores across the country due to a mislabeling issue. David's Cookies issued an alert regarding its "Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake" with the lot code (see above photo) of #BS23212 which may in fact be "Marketside Ultimate Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake."  According to the FDA, the recalled cakes were mislabeled and does not depict peanuts as a key ingredient in the item, and also lacks a peanut allergen warning. The recalled items are in a 7-ounce,…
Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: CPSC Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: CPSC
Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: Cpsc After multiple deaths, 450 fires, 2,000 incidents of overheating, and $19 million in property damage – millions of dehumidifiers are being recalled, according to a release by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Aug. 16, 2023.  The dehumidifiers were manufactured by Gree Electric Appliances, of China, and were sold under major brand names: Danby, De’Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, GE, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima, the CPSC explained.  "Consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Gree for a full refund,…
WALMART ASSAULT: Dog Thrown By Irate PA Man, Police Say WALMART ASSAULT: Dog Thrown By Irate PA Man, Police Say
Walmart Assault: Dog Thrown By Irate PA Man, Police Say A Walmart shopper was bitten by an intoxicated man's dog during a domestic dispute inside a Pennsylvania store, authorities announced on Monday, July 17, 2023.  John Herbert Gouse Jr. had a "heated argument" with his wife at the Walmart located at 60 Noble Boulevard, Carlisle around 2:30 p.m. on July 10, according to police. "Other Walmart shoppers and employees attempted to diffuse the situation," police said but "Gouse began yelling and acting aggressive(ly) towards the shoppers and employees." A man shopping at the store stepped between Gouse and an employee and was bitten by …
PA Dad Kills GF, Then Goes To Walmart To Confess: Affidavit PA Dad Kills GF, Then Goes To Walmart To Confess: Affidavit
PA Dad Kills GF, Then Goes To Walmart To Confess: Affidavit After shooting and killing his girlfriend a Pennsylvania dad drove to a local Walmart to confess, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  Michael Joseph Work, 33, shot his girlfriend 33-year-old Brandi Marie Genova three times, at their home at 13 Bestview Avenue in New Castle on Monday, and has confessed to the crime, Pennsylvania State Police explained in the affidavit.   The couple had been with their 4-year-old son when Work and Genova got into a fight over her cellphone. Work had discovered messages from other men on her phone, he later told the police.  The fight quic…
Walmart Employees Steal $2.2K+ In Merch From PA Store, Police Say Walmart Employees Steal $2.2K+ In Merch From PA Store, Police Say
Walmart Employees Steal $2.2K+ In Merch From PA Store, Police Say Two women stole over $1,000 each in merchandise from a Central Pennsylvania Walmart, the police announced on Monday, June 12, 2023.  Shanterry Lynette Woodard and Nataly Danielle Rodriguez-Altache stole the merchandise from the Walmart located at 1000 Town Center Drive, according to West Manchester Township police.  Over several months, Woodward stole $1190.60 and Rodriguez-Altache stole $1038.22 for a total of $2228.82 worth of merchandise, the police explained.  Both women were employed by Walmart when they were caught on June 5, 2023, according to the police.  …
Walmart Tractor-Trailer Crushes Sedan On I-81 In PA: Authorities (PHOTOS) Walmart Tractor-Trailer Crushes Sedan On I-81 In PA: Authorities (PHOTOS)
Walmart Tractor-Trailer Crushes Sedan On I-81 In PA: Authorities (Photos) A sedan got stuck under a Walmart tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 on Friday morning, authorities said.  The car was found crushed under the trailer near mile marker 13.5 on I-81 North around 4:35 a.m. on June 9, 2023, according to the Franklin Fire Company. A close-up of the car under the trailer.Franklin Fire Company The car was totaled but the tractor-trailer only had minor damage, fire officials said. The front bumper of the crushed car sticking out the other side of the trailer.Franklin Fire Company The driver was able to wriggle out of the sedan before emergency crews arrived,…