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11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes In 21 States, Including PA 11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes In 21 States, Including PA
11 Dead In Listeria Outbreak Linked To Frozen Shakes In 21 States, Including PA Frozen shakes are being recalled due to a Listeria outbreak that has caused 11 deaths and sickened dozens more, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The products under the brand names Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial were sold to institutional settings such as long-term care facilities and hospitals and distributed throughout the nation in 4-ounce cartons. For a rundown of recalled products, item numbers and best-by dates, check this link from the FDA. Click here to view product labels. States reporting cases connected to this outbreak include: Alabama California Color…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including PA Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including PA
Recall Issued For Popular Snack Brands Sold In 36 States, Including PA Consumers in multiple states are being urged to check their snack cabinets after a major recall affecting a popular brand of biscuits, wafers, and snack rolls. ZB Importing LLC is voluntarily recalling certain lots of six varieties of Ulker Brand snack products due to undeclared wheat, egg, and/or milk in the ingredient list and/or "Contains" statement on product labels.  People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients could experience serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the affected items. Affected Distribution Areas Products were distributed thr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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PA Man Traveled To Ohio To Abuse 14-Year-Old: FBI PA Man Traveled To Ohio To Abuse 14-Year-Old: FBI
PA Man Traveled To Ohio To Abuse 14-Year-Old: FBI A Lebanon County man has been indicted for traveling to Ohio to sexually abuse a 14-year-old girl, federal authorities announced. Chase Alexander Lawrence, 23, of Palmyra, was arrested on Feb. 7, 2025, after officers from the Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department assisted the FBI in serving a federal warrant at a home on the 200 block of North College Street in Palmyra, according to law enforcement. Investigators allege that between Dec. 18, 2022, and Oct. 6, 2023, Lawrence repeatedly traveled from Pennsylvania to Ohio, where he engaged in illicit sexual conduct with the minor. …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Major PA Coca-Cola Distributor Unveils $100M Plans For Massive Facility Major PA Coca-Cola Distributor Unveils $100M Plans For Massive Facility
Major PA Coca-Cola Distributor Unveils $100M Plans For Massive Facility A soda distributor in Pennsylvania is expanding in the greater Harrisburg area with a $100 million state-of-the-art sales and distribution center. ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverage will build the major facility in South Lebanon Township, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The 240,000-square-foot hub will feature cutting-edge automation, including a Vertique case-picking and pallet-building system.  The project is expected to break ground in the summer of 2025 with a goal of opening in late 2026. "We are thrilled to begin this next chapter for ABARTA Coca-Cola," sai…

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by Chris Spiker
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New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes
New Surge In Flu Cases Reported Nationwide; These States Are Seeing Biggest Spikes Flu cases are surging across the nation, closing nearly a dozen schools and swamping hospitals in some states. At least 24 million cases, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths —including 57 children —have been reported for this flu season, which began in October, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, Feb. 7. The two strains of flu circulating this season are H1N1 and H3N2. Both are covered in this year's flu vaccine, but only about 40 percent of Americans have taken the vaccine each of the last two years, compared to 50 percent t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Canned Tuna Sold In PA Under These Brand Names Recall Issued For Canned Tuna Sold In PA Under These Brand Names
Recall Issued For Canned Tuna Sold In PA Under These Brand Names If canned tuna is a staple in your pantry, check your shelves immediately. A major nationwide recall has been issued for select Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s canned tuna due to a potential contamination risk that could lead to botulism, a rare but potentially fatal form of food poisoning. The recall, announced by Tri-Union Seafoods, stems from a manufacturing defect in the pull-tab lids, which could cause product leakage and bacterial contamination over time.  While no illnesses have been reported, the recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution. Where Was …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Big Lots To Begin 'Going Out Of Business' Sales At Nearly 1,000 Remaining Stores Big Lots To Begin 'Going Out Of Business' Sales At Nearly 1,000 Remaining Stores
Big Lots To Begin 'Going Out Of Business' Sales At Nearly 1,000 Remaining Stores Big Lots has announced plans to close all of its remaining 963 stores, initiating "going out of business" sales following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in September. The company says it's started the process of closing stores in 48 states and liquidating inventory under its court-supervised Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.  The decision comes as the retailer seeks to maximize value for stakeholders while exploring potential going-concern sale opportunities. "We all have worked extremely hard and have taken every step to complete a going concern sale," Big Lots' President and Chie…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Wawa Outranks Sheetz On Forbes' Top Private Companies List Wawa Outranks Sheetz On Forbes' Top Private Companies List
Wawa Outranks Sheetz On Forbes' Top Private Companies List Pennsylvania's favorite convenience store rivalry has tipped in Wawa's favor, according to Forbes' latest rankings of the top private companies. Wawa snagged a higher spot than Sheetz on Forbes' 2024 list of America’s largest private companies, underscoring its dominance in the convenience store industry. The list, released earlier this week, evaluates companies based on revenue, employee numbers, and other metrics. Wawa operates over 1,000 stores and employs about 47,000 people across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Florida. Known for its iconi…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products
Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products An E. coli outbreak linked to bagged organic carrots has prompted an expanded recall as the number of cases grows. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 39 people across 18 states have been sickened.  Click here for a new, updated story - Here's What To Know Now About Food Illness Outbreaks, Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving The outbreak has resulted in 15 hospitalizations and one death. The recall initially began earlier this month when reports of illnesses linked to Grimmway Farms’ bagged carrots surfaced. The recall now covers multiple brands of orga…

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by Joe Lombardi
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1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States, Including PA, From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots 1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States, Including PA, From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots
1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States, Including PA, From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots An E. coli outbreak linked to carrots has left one person dead and sickened 39 people in 18 states. Click here for a new, updated story: Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) says the infections have come from multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, which is based in Bakersfield, California.  "Carrots on store shelves right now are likely not affected but may be in people's homes," the CDC said. "If you have any recalled carrots…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fireball Lights Up Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across Pennsylvania Fireball Lights Up Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across Pennsylvania
Fireball Lights Up Sky, Captivating Hundreds Across Pennsylvania A bright fireball streaked across the East Coast on Monday, Nov. 11, catching the attention of hundreds of people from Connecticut to Virginia (did you see it? Send footage to [email protected]). The American Meteor Society reported that 236 people witnessed the fireball around 7:48 p.m., with sightings spanning 13 states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario, Canada (click here for the sightings map). Witnesses described the fireball as a striking light blue or green that illuminated the sky for four to seven seconds, moving diagonally from the upper right to the lower left. The eve…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including PA, Due To Allergy Risk Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including PA, Due To Allergy Risk
Popular Milk Product Recalled In 27 States, Including PA, Due To Allergy Risk A nationwide recall has been issues for a popular brand of milk due to an allergy risk. HP Hood LLC is recalling 96-ounce containers of Lactaid Milk because the product may contain trace amounts of almond, which is not listed on the label.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product was shopped to retailers and wholesalers in Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois…

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by Joe Lombardi