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Chicken sausage recalled over possible plastic contamination

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Massachusetts, establishment, is recalling approximately 24,173 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage products due to potential contamination with foreign material, specifically pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Thursday. The recall affects fully cooked chicken sausage produced on June 28, 2025. The specific product is 11-ounce vacuum-packed […]

Public Health Alert issued for beef jerky sticks due to possible presence of plastic pieces

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat beef jerky stick products that may be contaminated with plastic. A recall was not requested because the affected products are no longer available for purchase. The alert applies to beef jerky sticks produced by Top Notch Jerky LLC on May […]

Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling more than 367,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this week. The recall affects fully cooked turkey bacon produced between April 24, 2025, and June 11, 2025, at the company’s Newberry, S.C., establishment. The […]

Chicken fettuccine sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled after Listeria outbreak causes 17 illnesses in 13 states, three deaths

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Tuesday that FreshRealm establishments are recalling chicken fettuccine alfredo products sold nationwide at Kroger and Walmart, citing potential contamination with an outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes. The outbreak has been linked to 17 illnesses across 13 states, including three deaths and one fetal loss. FreshRealm, with facilities […]

USDA issues public health alert for ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert this week for certain ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly bacterium. The alert was issued to warn consumers not to consume the products, though a recall was not requested as they are no longer […]

Hormel Foods recalls 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew over possible wood contamination

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TUCKER, GA—Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling approximately 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew that may contain pieces of wood, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Thursday. The recall involves 20-ounce metal cans of “Dinty Moore BEEF STEW” produced on February 4, 2025, with a “BEST BY FEB 2028” date and lot code “T02045” printed […]

Baltimore County Public Library BCPL Summer Reading Challenge 2025 Color Our World

Baltimore County Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge to kick off in Perry Hall

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library is gearing up for its annual Summer Reading Challenge, inviting children to “Color Our World” from June 7 to August 30. The program aims to encourage reading and prevent learning loss during the summer break. Children can participate by reading for 10 hours and tracking their progress on the Beanstack app or a printable game […]

BCPS summer breakfast, lunch program to begin on June 23

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch meals every weekday through the Summer Food Service Program beginning Monday, June 23, through Friday, August 15 (with the exception of Friday, July 4). Free meals are available for all children ages 2-18. There are several ways to access free summer meals for eligible children: Organized Program Sites BCPS […]

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