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14-Vehicle Crash Kills Driver, Injures 8 On PA’s West Chester Pike 14-Vehicle Crash Kills Driver, Injures 8 On PA’s West Chester Pike 14-Vehicle Crash Kills Driver, Injures 8 On PA’s West Chester Pike
14-Vehicle Crash Kills Driver, Injures 8 On PA’s West Chester Pike A pickup truck driver was killed and eight other people were injured in a 14-vehicle crash spanning about two miles of West Chester Pike in Haverford Township on Saturday, Oct. 3, police said. The crash began around 12:15 p.m. when the pickup truck was seen driving erratically along the Delaware County roadway, just outside Philadelphia, according to Haverford Township police. The pickup sideswiped several cars before slamming into a U-Haul truck, investigators said. Surveillance footage captured by Havertown Cafe shows the pickup spinning out of control, flipping onto its side, and striki…

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Woman Shot, Killed In Pennsylvania; Homicide Investigation Underway A woman was shot and killed in the Capital early Monday, Oct. 5, police said. Officers responded to the 100 block of Hillside Road around 12:30 a.m. for a report of a person shot, according to Harrisburg police. They found an adult woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel pronounced her dead at the scene, police said. Investigators determined the shooting happened in the 1900 block of Mulberry Street. The woman’s name was not included in the release. The homicide investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Harrisburg police at 717-558-…

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$1.5M Crab Leg, TV, Dime Cargo Theft Ring Hit PA, NJ Trucks; Members Sentenced $1.5M Crab Leg, TV, Dime Cargo Theft Ring Hit PA, NJ Trucks; Members Sentenced $1.5M Crab Leg, TV, Dime Cargo Theft Ring Hit PA, NJ Trucks; Members Sentenced
$1.5M Crab Leg, TV, Dime Cargo Theft Ring Hit PA, NJ Trucks; Members Sentenced A cargo theft ring accused of targeting tractor-trailers across Pennsylvania and New Jersey stole everything from frozen crab legs and televisions to more than $230,000 in U.S. dimes — with some of the stolen coins later turning up in Maryland — and multiple Philadelphia men tied to the sprawling operation have now been sentenced to federal prison. The bizarre series of thefts stretches back to 2023, when thieves targeted tractor-trailers around Philadelphia, often breaking into them with bolt cutters while drivers were asleep or the trucks were left unattended overnight, federal prosec…

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Armored Truck Robbery Spree Targeted Pennsylvania Brinks Crews, Feds Say Armored Truck Robbery Spree Targeted Pennsylvania Brinks Crews, Feds Say Armored Truck Robbery Spree Targeted Pennsylvania Brinks Crews, Feds Say
Armored Truck Robbery Spree Targeted Pennsylvania Brinks Crews, Feds Say Two men have now been sentenced for a months-long armored truck robbery spree in Pennsylvania that culminated in an attempted heist, police chase, Main Line manhunt, and school lockdowns, federal authorities announced. Mujahid Davis, 24, and Dante Shackleford, 27, admitted participating in a series of armed Brinks robberies and attempted robberies between July and October 2025, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The FBI shared the sentencing announcements on Saturday, Oct. 3. Davis pleaded guilty in March to two attempted Hobbs Act robberies, …

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Shippensburg Child Sex Crimes Detective Admits To Possessing Dark-Web Child Porn: Feds Shippensburg Child Sex Crimes Detective Admits To Possessing Dark-Web Child Porn: Feds Shippensburg Child Sex Crimes Detective Admits To Possessing Dark-Web Child Porn: Feds
Shippensburg Child Sex Crimes Detective Admits To Possessing Dark-Web Child Porn: Feds A Pennsylvania detective who investigated the sexual abuse of children — including responding to the reported rape of an unconscious 14-year-old girl — has agreed to plead guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material. Matthew S. Pleisse, 36, of Shippensburg, signed a plea agreement with federal prosecutors after being accused of using cryptocurrency to buy child sexual abuse material on the dark web. Daily Voice previously reported on Pleisse's involvement in a child sex assault investigation in March 2023. Pleisse and Shippensburg Police Officer Lindsay Shope were among the first resp…

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PA Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking PA Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking PA Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking
PA Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…

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Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During The 2024 Election Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During The 2024 Election Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During The 2024 Election
Woman Sentenced For Voting In New Jersey AND Pennsylvania During The 2024 Election A Philadelphia woman who admitted casting ballots in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania during the 2024 presidential election has been sentenced, bringing the second of two federal election fraud cases announced by prosecutors in 2025 to a close. Miya Pack, 40, was sentenced Thursday, Oct. 1, to three years of probation and 75 hours of community service by U.S. District Judge Joshua D. Wolson after pleading guilty in June to one count of voting more than once in a federal election, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Pack was charged by indictment…

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These PA Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These PA Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These PA Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study
These PA Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study Several Northeast communities are among the best small cities to live in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best Small Cities in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The list compared 1,318 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 using 45 measures of livability. The personal finance website based its rankings on five main categories: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and safety. Each category accounted for 20 points in a city's overall score. The Boston suburb of Lexington, Massachusetts, took the top spot nat…

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16-Year-Old Killed, 18-Year-Old Wounded In Pennsylvania Double Shooting 16-Year-Old Killed, 18-Year-Old Wounded In Pennsylvania Double Shooting 16-Year-Old Killed, 18-Year-Old Wounded In Pennsylvania Double Shooting
16-Year-Old Killed, 18-Year-Old Wounded In Pennsylvania Double Shooting A 16-year-old boy was killed and an 18-year-old man was wounded in a double shooting in Pennsylvania on Saturday night, Oct. 3, police announced. Lancaster City Bureau of Police officers were called to the area of Duke and Locust streets at 7:55 p.m. for a reported shooting, according to the department. When officers arrived, they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds in the area of the 400 block of South Duke Street, police said. The 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released. The 18-year-old was taken to a local hospital with injuries that wer…

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Man, 41, Killed When Car Pulls Into Path Of Motorcycle Group In PA Man, 41, Killed When Car Pulls Into Path Of Motorcycle Group In PA Man, 41, Killed When Car Pulls Into Path Of Motorcycle Group In PA
Man, 41, Killed When Car Pulls Into Path Of Motorcycle Group In PA A 41-year-old man was killed when a car pulled into the path of a group of motorcyclists on a Pennsylvania roadway, authorities said. Shane Wells of York was riding north on Numidia Drive/Route 42 with a group of motorcycle riders when a passenger car pulled onto the roadway from Kulp Road in Catawissa Township, Columbia County, around 12:07 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, according to the Columbia County Coroner's Office. Wells' motorcycle collided with the car, leaving him with multiple traumatic injuries, officials said. The Columbia County Coroner's Office was called to the scene, where Wells w…

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Dead Passengers, Fake Drivers: NJ Woman, Colombian Lover's $13M Scheme Unravels Dead Passengers, Fake Drivers: NJ Woman, Colombian Lover's $13M Scheme Unravels Dead Passengers, Fake Drivers: NJ Woman, Colombian Lover's $13M Scheme Unravels
Dead Passengers, Fake Drivers: NJ Woman, Colombian Lover's $13M Scheme Unravels Some of the passengers were dead. Some of the drivers had never driven a car. But a New Jersey woman and her Colombian lover apparently had no trouble taking taxpayers for a ride. For years, prosecutors say, Jael Watts, 45, of Alloway, operated Pearl Transit Corporation, a New Jersey-based company that purported to have drivers scattered across the country giving rides to elderly and disabled people while also conducting outreach for homeless Americans. Watts and Luis Pino-Copete, 42, of Bogota, Colombia, were convicted following a multi-week federal trial in Utica of orchestrating a spraw…

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Dad Of 2 Dies In Route 72 Motorcycle Crash, PA State Police Says Dad Of 2 Dies In Route 72 Motorcycle Crash, PA State Police Says Dad Of 2 Dies In Route 72 Motorcycle Crash, PA State Police Says
Dad Of 2 Dies In Route 72 Motorcycle Crash, PA State Police Says A 29-year-old father of two died after his motorcycle crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a car on Route 72 in Lebanon County on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 3, Pennsylvania State Police said. Jean C. Rodriguez Torres, of Lebanon, was riding a 2016 Suzuki DR-Z400SM south on Route 72 near Moonshine Road in Union Township around 2:17 p.m. when he entered the northbound lane while approaching a curve, according to PSP Jonestown's crash report. Rodriguez Torres' motorcycle struck a northbound 2009 Volvo C30 driven by Stuart C. Walmer, 53, of Annville, state police said. Rodriguez Torre…

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Driver Killed; Baby, Woman Injured When Porsche Veers Into Oncoming Subaru In PA Driver Killed; Baby, Woman Injured When Porsche Veers Into Oncoming Subaru In PA Driver Killed; Baby, Woman Injured When Porsche Veers Into Oncoming Subaru In PA
Driver Killed; Baby, Woman Injured When Porsche Veers Into Oncoming Subaru In PA A 57-year-old man was killed and a woman and an infant were hospitalized after a Porsche veered across a Bucks County roadway and collided with an oncoming Subaru, authorities announced Saturday, Oct. 3. The crash happened just before 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in the 1200 block of Diamond Street in Hilltown Township, according to the Hilltown Township Police Department. A Porsche Cayenne was traveling east on Diamond Street, east of Narothyn Road, when its right-side tires went off the edge of the roadway, the preliminary investigation found. The Porsche then veered left, crossed into the wes…

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Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming
Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks is bringing back several festive favorites while adding new drinks, food, and merchandise for the holiday season. The coffee chain unveiled its 2026 holiday menu on Monday, Oct. 5. The seasonal lineup, which includes popular items like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte, and Gingerbread Chai, will return on Thursday, Nov. 5. The holiday launch comes as Starbucks makes major changes. The company recently closed about 250 cafés, including nearly 50 across the Northeast, as part of its ongoing "Back to Starbucks" restructuring plan. Starbucks h…

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Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming
Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper and 7UP are adding new twists to some familiar flavors. Keurig Dr Pepper announced Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float and 7UP Miami Vice in a news release on Monday, Oct. 5. The company unveiled its upcoming beverage lineup one day before the start of the 2026 National Association of Convenience Stores Show in Las Vegas. Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float blends the soda's signature 23 flavors with a vanilla ice cream flavor and notes of caramel and butterscotch. The new flavor will launch nationwide as a permanent offering in February 2027. The beverage will be available in regular…

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New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check
New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check Your freezer may hold products covered by an expanding food recall, giving shoppers another reason to check before taking a bite. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., based in San Carlos, Chile, has expanded its recall of frozen organic berries over potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The expansion covers additional lots of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend and Organic Blueberries, both in 10-ounce packages, plus one lot of Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend in 12-ounce packages. The affected Great Value products …

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Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween
Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Superheroes, Toy Story characters, and video game favorites are expected to be among the most popular Halloween costumes in 2026. Spirit Halloween released its annual costume trends on Thursday, Oct. 1. The Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey-based retailer said it follows trends throughout the year to see what will be the most popular costumes. The company especially looks at pop-culture categories like TV, movies, gaming, social media, and nostalgia. "People often ask how we predict Halloween trends," executive vice president Kym Sarkos said in a news release. "The realit…

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National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals
National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals Several major restaurant chains are offering special deals on a huge day for taco lovers. National Taco Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The holiday was permanently moved to the first Tuesday of October in 2024 to always line up with "Taco Tuesday." The holiday itself began in San Antonio in the 1960s, according to National Day Calendar. Many companies revived the celebration in 2009. The history of tacos dates back centuries to Indigenous people in ancient Mexico. The first "taco feast" documented by Europeans was hosted by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The modern word "taco" …

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Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming
Starbucks Reveals New Drinks, Food On Holiday 2026 Menu: See What's Coming Starbucks is bringing back several festive favorites while adding new drinks, food, and merchandise for the holiday season. The coffee chain unveiled its 2026 holiday menu on Monday, Oct. 5. The seasonal lineup, which includes popular items like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte, and Gingerbread Chai, will return on Thursday, Nov. 5. The holiday launch comes as Starbucks makes major changes. The company recently closed about 250 cafés, including nearly 50 across the Northeast, as part of its ongoing "Back to Starbucks" restructuring plan. Starbucks h…

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Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming
Dr Pepper, 7UP Reveal New Twists On Classic Sodas: See What's Coming Dr Pepper and 7UP are adding new twists to some familiar flavors. Keurig Dr Pepper announced Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float and 7UP Miami Vice in a news release on Monday, Oct. 5. The company unveiled its upcoming beverage lineup one day before the start of the 2026 National Association of Convenience Stores Show in Las Vegas. Dr Pepper Ice Cream Float blends the soda's signature 23 flavors with a vanilla ice cream flavor and notes of caramel and butterscotch. The new flavor will launch nationwide as a permanent offering in February 2027. The beverage will be available in regular…

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New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check
New Frozen Food Recall: What Shoppers Should Check Your freezer may hold products covered by an expanding food recall, giving shoppers another reason to check before taking a bite. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., based in San Carlos, Chile, has expanded its recall of frozen organic berries over potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The expansion covers additional lots of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend and Organic Blueberries, both in 10-ounce packages, plus one lot of Trader Joe’s Organic Mixed Berry Blend in 12-ounce packages. The affected Great Value products …

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Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween
Most Trendy, Spooky Costumes Of 2026 Revealed By Spirit Halloween Superheroes, Toy Story characters, and video game favorites are expected to be among the most popular Halloween costumes in 2026. Spirit Halloween released its annual costume trends on Thursday, Oct. 1. The Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey-based retailer said it follows trends throughout the year to see what will be the most popular costumes. The company especially looks at pop-culture categories like TV, movies, gaming, social media, and nostalgia. "People often ask how we predict Halloween trends," executive vice president Kym Sarkos said in a news release. "The realit…

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National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals
National Taco Day 2026: Where To Score Free Tacos, Spicy Deals Several major restaurant chains are offering special deals on a huge day for taco lovers. National Taco Day in 2026 falls on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The holiday was permanently moved to the first Tuesday of October in 2024 to always line up with "Taco Tuesday." The holiday itself began in San Antonio in the 1960s, according to National Day Calendar. Many companies revived the celebration in 2009. The history of tacos dates back centuries to Indigenous people in ancient Mexico. The first "taco feast" documented by Europeans was hosted by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés. The modern word "taco" …

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Gatorade Recall Spans 37 States, Including PA: Check Your Bottles Gatorade Recall Spans 37 States, Including PA: Check Your Bottles Gatorade Recall Spans 37 States, Including PA: Check Your Bottles
Gatorade Recall Spans 37 States, Including PA: Check Your Bottles More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade are being recalled, giving shoppers across dozens of states a reason to check their bottles. PepsiCo Inc. is recalling 122,021 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade because they contain undeclared Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6, according to the FDA enforcement report. The New York-based company is located in Purchase, in Westchester County. The recall covers four varieties: Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange, and Gatorade Orange Zero. The drinks were distributed in 37 states, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Cal…

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Karoline Leavitt Lands New Fox News Role After Leaving Trump's White House Karoline Leavitt Lands New Fox News Role After Leaving Trump's White House Karoline Leavitt Lands New Fox News Role After Leaving Trump's White House
Karoline Leavitt Lands New Fox News Role After Leaving Trump's White House Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has revealed her next major role after leaving President Donald Trump's administration. Leavitt will join Fox News as an on-air contributor, The New York Times reported on Monday, Oct. 5. The 29-year-old is expected to appear on programs across the conservative network, including both news and opinion shows. The Atkinson, New Hampshire, native is expected to begin her Fox News tenure on Sunday, Nov. 1. "Karoline's firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign trail gives her a distinct understanding of…

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Dennis Hastert Dies: Record Speakership Overshadowed By Teen Sexual Abuse Scandal Dennis Hastert Dies: Record Speakership Overshadowed By Teen Sexual Abuse Scandal Dennis Hastert Dies: Record Speakership Overshadowed By Teen Sexual Abuse Scandal
Dennis Hastert Dies: Record Speakership Overshadowed By Teen Sexual Abuse Scandal A former House speaker whose Washington career ended in disgrace has died, leaving a legacy overshadowed by the secrets he tried to bury. Dennis Hastert was 84. Authorities in Kendall County, Illinois, confirmed Monday, Oct. 5, that he died at home over the weekend from natural causes. The Illinois Republican served as speaker from 1999 to 2007, becoming the longest-serving Republican in the role. His criminal downfall came years after he left Congress. Hastert pleaded guilty in 2015 to illegally structuring cash withdrawals to evade federal reporting requirements. US District Judge Thoma…

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Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning
Nationwide Recall: Salmonella Concerns Trigger Shopper Warning Salmonella concerns have triggered a nationwide recall of a vegetable-growing product, with buyers urged to toss it and seek refunds. EAK Distribution LLC, based in Casper, Wyoming, is recalling Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom, in 8-ounce packages, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The seeds were sold through Amazon to consumers nationwide between Thursday, Aug. 20, and Friday, Sept. 18. The recalled product comes in a cream-colored pouch with UPC 850056627443. Production lot code AUG172026 is embossed on the top seal. Consumers…

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Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Flu activity is picking up as fall gets underway, putting this year’s protection timing in focus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu activity remains low nationally but is increasing. Its FluView report for the week ending Saturday, Sept. 26, provides a snapshot of that trend. Clinical laboratories reported that 3.4 percent of tested respiratory specimens were positive for influenza. Flu diagnoses accounted for 0.4 percent of emergency department visits in a separate surveillance system. Those figures show flu is circulating, but they do not establish that a widespread…

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