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Pennsylvania Chefs, Bars, Bakeries Earn 16 James Beard Semifinalist Spots Pennsylvania Chefs, Bars, Bakeries Earn 16 James Beard Semifinalist Spots
Pennsylvania Chefs, Bars, Bakeries Earn 16 James Beard Semifinalist Spots Sixteen Pennsylvania chefs, bars, and bakeries have been named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards, the organization announced Wednesday, Jan. 22. Known as one of the nation’s most prestigious culinary honors, the awards celebrate excellence in food and beverage across the country. Philadelphia led the way with the most nominations: Greg Vernick of Vernick Fish is a semifinalist for Outstanding Chef for his creative and refined approach to cooking. Kalaya, a Thai restaurant in the city, is recognized in the Outstanding Restaurant category for its exceptional dining experienc…
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In PA Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In PA
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In PA New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington DC residents are being urged to avoid consuming certain oysters after a recall linked to a norovirus outbreak, federal officials announced.  The contaminated oysters were sold under the brands Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi and harvested between Dec. 1 and Dec. 9, 2024, from British Columbia (BC), Canada, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The oysters, distributed by S&M Shellfish Co. of San Francisco, were shipped to retailers and restaurants across several states, including New Jersey, New York, Pe…
Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk
Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk A major, nationwide recall is underway for more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef due to possible contamination with E. coli. Wolverine Packing Co., based in Detroit, issued the recall, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced late Wednesday night, Nov. 20. The affected products include fresh ground beef with a “use by” date of Nov. 14 and frozen products marked with a production date of Oct. 22. The items, bearing establishment number “EST. 2574B” inside the USDA inspection mark, were shipped to restaurants nationwide. View the full product …