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Earn $500 In Air Fryer Infomercial Shooting In Fairfield Earn $500 In Air Fryer Infomercial Shooting In Fairfield
Earn $500 In Air Fryer Infomercial Shooting In Fairfield A infomercial for an air fryer shooting in New Jersey is seeking extras looking to earn $500. Producers are looking for 20 extras for a two-day shoot to taste food and interact with a celebrity chef and co-host on an infomercial for an air fryer, according to a listing. Extras should not have food allergies and must be over the of 18, according to the listing. The ad films Tuesday, Sept. 10 and Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Fairfield. The job pays $500 for two days of work with breakfast and lunch included. "I realize that rate is low so I'm trying to see if I can get s…
Hudson Valley Eatery With New Location Cited For Tasty Burgers, Sandwiches Hudson Valley Eatery With New Location Cited For Tasty Burgers, Sandwiches
Hudson Valley Eatery With New Location Cited For Tasty Burgers, Sandwiches Looking for a laid-back, groovy kind of place to hang out this summer, grab a drink and a burger and some fries?  Then, a new Hudson Valley restaurant—Meyer's Olde Dutch or MOD in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie—is just the place, according to online reviewers and foodies. Local residents already have the pleasure of eating at Meyer's Old Dutch, which has a location in Beacon.  The new Arlington location, which opened in May, has a large shaded patio for outdoor dining and a superb bar, reviews say. The menu features something for everyone, even vegetarians and people with food …
Family Of Mass. Teen Who Died After Spicy 'One Chip Challenge' Plans To Sue, Law Firm Says Family Of Mass. Teen Who Died After Spicy 'One Chip Challenge' Plans To Sue, Law Firm Says
Family Of Mass. Teen Who Died After Spicy 'One Chip Challenge' Plans To Sue, Law Firm Says A law firm representing the family of a 14-year-old Worcester boy who died shortly after trying the spicy One Chip Challenge signaled on Wednesday, July 10, that they plan to file a lawsuit over his death.  Harris Wolobah died on Sept. 1, 2023. An autopsy found that the Doherty Memorial High School student suffered cardiopulmonary arrest “in the setting of recent ingestion of food substance with high capsaicin concentration,” according to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. The Boston law firm Sheff & Cook announced in a press release it…
Popular Eatery Chain To Open Third Location On Northern Westchester Riverfront: Here's When Popular Eatery Chain To Open Third Location On Northern Westchester Riverfront: Here's When
Popular Eatery Chain To Open Third Location On Northern Westchester Riverfront: Here's When A successful eatery chain specializing in old-fashioned custard-based ice cream will soon hold a grand opening in Northern Westchester for its third location.  On Thursday, May 16, Penny Lick Ice Cream Company will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its all-new location in Ossining at the Gourdine Kiosk at Henry Gourdine Park at 1A Westerly Rd.  During the ceremony, which will begin at 2:30 p.m., the new dessert shop will celebrate with scoops of its ice cream and sorbets, which are all peanut, tree nut, and sesame-free.  The new Ossining location will be the company's third…
Long Island Vegan Bakery Accused Of Re-Selling Dunkin' Donuts Long Island Vegan Bakery Accused Of Re-Selling Dunkin' Donuts
Long Island Vegan Bakery Accused Of Re-Selling Dunkin' Donuts A Long Island bakery, which offers vegan treats, has been accused of re-selling (the very not-vegan) Dunkin’ Donuts in a post by a fellow vegan store that has now gone viral. Cindysnacks, a 100 percent vegan grocery store in Huntington, alerted the Long Island community to its concerns on Sunday, March 3. Just a week before, co-owner John Stengel said that the store received a shipment of desserts from The Savory Fig, an independent Long Island-based vegan baker. One of the donuts, however, looked a little familiar — in all the wrong ways. “In the middle of the boxes was the donut,” S…
'Life-Threatening' Allergy Prompts Recall Of Wegmans Hummus In 8 States 'Life-Threatening' Allergy Prompts Recall Of Wegmans Hummus In 8 States
'Life-Threatening' Allergy Prompts Recall Of Wegmans Hummus In 8 States A popular hummus sold at Wegmans in eight states and the District of Columbia has been recalled by the company, the FDA announced on Feb. 3.  A producer for Wegmans, Summer Fresh Salads Inc. of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada has recalled Wegmans Harissa Hummus Topped With Harissa, according to the FDA.  The recall was prompted due to undeclared sesame in the produce. The company explained that people with sesame allergies "run the risk of [a] serious or life-threatening allergic reaction[s] if they consume [this] product." Notably, "No illnesses have been reported to date in connect…
Person Dead After Eating Mislabeled Cookies Sold In Danbury, Recall Issued Person Dead After Eating Mislabeled Cookies Sold In Danbury, Recall Issued
Person Dead After Eating Mislabeled Cookies Sold In Danbury, Recall Issued A young New Yorker is dead after eating a cookie at a Connecticut gathering that included peanuts - but didn’t say so on the label, officials said. Related story: Dancer Who Died After Eating Cookie With Nuts ID'd A limited-time batch of Florentine cookies, produced in Islip, New York, and sold at two Stew Leonard’s outlets in Connecticut -- in Danbury and Newington -- has been recalled after a person in their 20s reportedly died of an allergic reaction. The Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection Food, Standards and Product Safety Division (DCP) announced the recall and a…
Tickborne Illness Causes Allergy To Red Meat, CDC Warns Tickborne Illness Causes Allergy To Red Meat, CDC Warns
Tickborne Illness Causes Allergy To Red Meat, CDC Warns A tickborne illness that causes an allergy to red meat is believed to have affected nearly half a million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Alpha-gal Syndrome can be life-threatening, the CDC says.  Although cases are increasing, patients report limited healthcare provider awareness of the condition. In a nationwide survey of healthcare providers, the CDC says 42 percent were not aware of AGS, and another 35 percent were not confident in their ability to diagnose or manage AGS patients. The condition results from past exposure to certa…
Doughnut Shop Heads To Haverhill, Bringing 'Ridiculously Tasty' Treats Safe For Everyone Doughnut Shop Heads To Haverhill, Bringing 'Ridiculously Tasty' Treats Safe For Everyone
Doughnut Shop Heads To Haverhill, Bringing 'Ridiculously Tasty' Treats Safe For Everyone One mom's passion project is now turning into a brick-and-mortar storefront, operating off her belief that everyone deserves a doughnut.  Nicole Lowe, a Massachusetts mother of three, created Lowe's Donuts to fill a gap in the market. She is now moving from selling on a pre-order basis to opening up an official storefront in Bradford's downtown area, in Haverhill, according to a post on their Facebook page.  Lowe, a lifelong doughnut lover, found that it was nearly impossible to find a doughnut that her children, who have various food allergies, could eat.  So she created Lowe's Donuts, w…
Pasta Sauce Recall: 24-Ounce Bottles Were Sold At Wegmans Pasta Sauce Recall: 24-Ounce Bottles Were Sold At Wegmans
Pasta Sauce Recall: 24-Ounce Bottles Were Sold At Wegmans A recall has been issued for a popular brand of tomato sauce sold at Wegmans supermarkets. The manufacturer, LiDestri Foods, said 24-ounce jars of Wegmans Italian Classics Diavolo pasta sauce may contain undeclared fish (anchovy).  "People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to anchovy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.," the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The sauce was sold at Wegman’s grocery stores in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Virginia,…
Virginia Bakery Owner Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All Virginia Bakery Owner Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All
Virginia Bakery Owner Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All Alyssa Sobecki is not a baker. She is The Difference Baker. Sobecki has had several professional roles over the years — from hair stylist to mortgage loan officer to business coach and consultant—but she’s finally found her calling with The Difference Baker. It’s an idea, she said, that God put into her heart.  Her shop in Ashburn is the only retail location in the United States that carries nine certifications that it is free from top food allergens.  And as the number of those with food allergies increases, more and more people are looking for shops just like The Difference Baker, espec…
NJ Native Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All NJ Native Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All
NJ Native Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All Alyssa Sobecki is not a baker. She is The Difference Baker. Sobecki, a Piscataway native, has had several professional roles over the years — from hair stylist to mortgage loan officer to business coach and consultant—but she’s finally found her calling with The Difference Baker, her bake shop in Loudoun County, VA. It’s an idea, she said, that God put into her heart.  Her shop in Ashburn is the only retail location in the United States that carries nine certifications that it is free from top food allergens.  And as the number of those with food allergies increases, more and more people…
Recall Issued For Popular Rao's Specialty Food Product Recall Issued For Popular Rao's Specialty Food Product
Recall Issued For Popular Rao's Specialty Food Product A recall has been issued for a popular Rao's Homemade Brand specialty food product. Sunny Dell Foods is recalling its 12-ounce jars of Rao’s Homemade Brand Roasted Red Peppers with Portobello Mushrooms because the affected jars of the condiment may contain undeclared tree nuts (pine nuts), the FDA announced.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products. The recalled products were distributed across retail stores in the Northeast US and through mail order e-commerce. The pro…
Salad Kits Distributed In NY Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens Salad Kits Distributed In NY Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens
Salad Kits Distributed In NY Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens A company is recalling salad kits that were distributed in New York because they may contain undeclared allergens.Fifth Season issued a recall of a limited number of its Crunchy Sesame Salad kits due to the possible inclusion of a dressing packet that contains milk and egg, allergens that are not declared on the label. The company said consumers with allergies or sensitivities should discard of the recalled products, as they can cause serious or life-threatening reactions. The recalled kits have best-by dates of Aug. 15, 2022, and Aug. 16, 2022, and a UPC Code of 52070008147. Fifth Se…
Hudson Valley Business Offers 'School-Friendly' Muffins Across US Hudson Valley Business Offers 'School-Friendly' Muffins Across US
Hudson Valley Business Offers 'School-Friendly' Muffins Across US A company based in the Hudson Valley that serves up "school-friendly" muffins is offering its inclusive baked goods for sale at retailers all across the country. Abe's Vegan Muffins was created in about 2010 by owners Joseph and Marty Koffman because Joseph's son, Abe, had severe allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame, according to the company's marketing manager Holly French. The brothers, who already owned a pastry business, wanted to create muffins, cakes, and brownies, that could be enjoyed by everyone, including people with serious allergies. Abe's Vegan Muffins has a p…
Recall Issued For Organic Popcorn Sold At Regional Supermarkets Recall Issued For Organic Popcorn Sold At Regional Supermarkets
Recall Issued For Organic Popcorn Sold At Regional Supermarkets A company has recalled packages of popcorn that were sold at supermarkets across the region. Snak King announced on Tuesday, April 12, that it is recalling some of its five-ounce packages of "O Organics Sea Salt Organic Popcorn" because the products may be cross-contaminated with an undeclared milk allergen. The recalled products have "Best if Used By" dates of 9/24/2022 and 9/25/2022. The producets come in a flexible package with a "Best if Used By" date located on the front, upper right=hand side of the package, the company reported. The UPC number is 079893 403038. Snak …
Public Health Alert Issued For Frozen Soup Products Public Health Alert Issued For Frozen Soup Products
Public Health Alert Issued For Frozen Soup Products Officials have issued a public health alert about frozen soup products that may contain undeclared allergens. Trader Ming's frozen chicken and vegetable wonton soup products may contain shrimp and pork, both of which are not declared on the product label, according to an announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on Saturday, Dec. 18. The USDA added that shrimp is a known allergen. Officials said a recall hasn't been issued because it's believed the products aren't currently available for consumers to buy. The products were prod…
Hershey's Recalls Popular Product After Bottles Were Accidentally Filled with Nuts Hershey's Recalls Popular Product After Bottles Were Accidentally Filled with Nuts
Hershey's Recalls Popular Product After Bottles Were Accidentally Filled with Nuts Hershey’s is recalling one of its popular products after discovering that hundreds of bottles were incorrectly filled with a different, nut-based ingredient, the FDA announced. The voluntary recall of Chocolate Shell Topping was just announced by the Hershey Company, which reported that 1,700 7.25-ounce bottles were mistakenly filled with Heath Shell Topping which is made with almonds, not Chocolate Shell Topping. According to the FDA, Hershey is initiating the voluntary recall to protect public health, as people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of a serious…
Debunking Myths: Allergic Reactions And The COVID-19 Vaccine Debunking Myths: Allergic Reactions And The COVID-19 Vaccine
Debunking Myths: Allergic Reactions And The Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation, fear, and generic feelings of doubt crowd the internet when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, and specifically the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine as it becomes available to the general public. That isn’t to say specific populations aren’t justified in their hesitance to get the vaccine. However, those are few and far in between. Ultimately, the best vaccine advice you can get is to listen to your medical professionals, not your half-uncle Steve on Facebook. With all this said, there are some reasons for individuals to do some research and inquire with medical providers …
Alert Issued For Whole Foods Meatball Products Due To Misbranding Alert Issued For Whole Foods Meatball Products Due To Misbranding
Alert Issued For Whole Foods Meatball Products Due To Misbranding A public health alert has been issued for meatballs sold at Whole Foods Market due to an undeclared allergen. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued an alert this week after Whole Foods sold an undetermined amount of beef meatballs with marinara sauce that were misbranded and produced with an undeclared allergen. Officials said that the recalled products contain parmesan cheese made from milk, which is a known allergen, and is not declared on the product label. “FSIS is issuing this public health alert out of the utmost of caution to ensure th…
Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies
Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies As consumers become increasingly concerned with food safety and quality, ensuring food safety in terms of allergen exposure is still vitally important to everyday health, the USDA warns. Millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food each year. There are eight major food allergens, and being aware of the signs and symptoms associated with an allergy attack can help to keep you safe and avoid potential triggers in the future. More than 160 foods have been identified that can cause allergic reactions in those with allergies. These foods make up about 90 percent of food allergic reactio…
Sacred Heart Denies Wrongdoing In Student's Choking Death During Pancake Eating Contest Sacred Heart Denies Wrongdoing In Student's Choking Death During Pancake Eating Contest
Sacred Heart Denies Wrongdoing In Student's Choking Death During Pancake Eating Contest Sacred Heart University is denying any wrongdoing in a student's choking death during a pancake eating contest in 2017. In court documents filed Tuesday in Superior Court in Bridgeport, the college's attorney's blamed Caitlin Nelson’s own actions in her death in response to a lawsuit brought by Nelson’s mother. Nelson, 20, who was studying social work and was a member of Kappa Delta sorority, was rushed to St. Vincent's Medical Center in March 2017 after choking on the pancakes during a charity fundraiser.  Her mother, Rosanne Nelson, of Clark, New Jersey, who is seeking dam…
Don’t Let Food Allergies Drive You Nuts! Manage Your Child’s Nut Allergies With These Tips Don’t Let Food Allergies Drive You Nuts! Manage Your Child’s Nut Allergies With These Tips
Don’t Let Food Allergies Drive You Nuts! Manage Your Child’s Nut Allergies With These Tips According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated four to six percent of U.S. children and adolescents are affected by food allergies. A food allergy occurs when the body has a particular and reproducible immune response to certain foods. One of the most common food allergies among U.S. children is nuts. Allergic reactions to nuts range in a variety of symptoms such as an upset stomach to an itchy throat or tongue. In the most severe reactions, anaphylaxis can occur. Knowing how to properly manage nut allergies is crucial to preventing allergic reactions and vit…
Don’t Let Food Allergies Drive You Nuts! Manage Your Child’s Nut Allergies With These Tips Don’t Let Food Allergies Drive You Nuts! Manage Your Child’s Nut Allergies With These Tips
Don’t Let Food Allergies Drive You Nuts! Manage Your Child’s Nut Allergies With These Tips According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated four to six percent of U.S. children and adolescents are affected by food allergies. A food allergy occurs when the body has a particular and reproducible immune response to certain foods. One of the most common food allergies among U.S. children is nuts. Allergic reactions to nuts range in a variety of symptoms such as an upset stomach to an itchy throat or tongue. In the most severe reactions, anaphylaxis can occur. Knowing how to properly manage nut allergies is crucial to preventing allergic reactions and vi…