Salmonella outbreak linked to organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s

BALTIMORE, MD—A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to organic basil packaged in 2.5-oz clamshell containers sold at Trader Joe’s stores. The CDC says 12 people from seven states have been infected, with seven of eight cases reporting exposure to fresh organic basil purchased from Trader Joe’s before becoming ill. The products came from Miami, Florida-based Infinite Herbs, […]

Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant cuts ribbon at new Belair Road location

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The ribbon has been cut and Conrad’s is once again open for business in Perry Hall. The popular seafood restaurant had hoped to officially reopen this past Monday, but there were delays from the county regarding final inspections. Last year, Conrad’s announced that it would be moving its Perry Hall restaurant to 9629 Belair Road, the location formerly occupied […]

Rubber pieces found in Johnsonville turkey kielbasa; recall issued

BALTIMORE, MD—Approximately 35,430 pounds of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage has been recalled due to the discovery of pieces of rubber, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said in a press release on Friday. The recall affects 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages with a best-by date of “05/17/24” or “05/18/24,” printed on the side of the packaging. The […]

Governor Moore visits Bowery vertical farming facility in Rosedale, talks innovation

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited Bowery Farms‘ Rosedale/Nottingham location.  Bowery Farms is the nation’s largest vertical farming company which provides fresh food to over 2,600 grocery stores in the U.S. Governor Moore was joined by USDA Under Secretary Jenny Moffit, Delegate Carl Jackson, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks, and Bowery investor and culinary advisor José Andrés. The […]

FDA recommends voluntary recall of ground cinnamon products due to elevated lead levels

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended a voluntary recall of several ground cinnamon products sold at six different retailers across the U.S. over concerns they may contain elevated levels of lead. The agency has sent a letter to all cinnamon manufacturers, processors, distributors and facility operators in the U.S., reminding them of the requirement to implement controls […]

Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant to hold grand opening at new Perry Hall location in March

PERRY HALL, MD—Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant has announced a moving date and details regarding a grand opening at its new location. In 2023, Sol Oaxaca Cocina Mexicana announced that it would be moving to Harford County and, shortly thereafter, Conrad’s announced that it would be moving to the former Sol Oaxaca location. Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant’s last day at its current location […]