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Tai Phat Wholesalers Three Coins Dried Mushrooms

Tai Phat Wholesalers recalls various mushroom products sold in Maryland due to possible Salmonella risk

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD—Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC of Capitol Heights, MD is recalling 4 types of packages of its “Three Coins Dried Mushrooms” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella […]

Water to be shut off on Seven Courts Drive due to break

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Water will be shut off in portions of the Seven Courts community as officials deal with yet another water main break in the area. On Wednesday evening, Councilman David Marks reported that water would be shut off along Seven Courts Drive. Councilman Marks shared the following email from the Department of Public Works: “Councilman Marks, Yes, this break is […]

Maryland flag lowered to half-staff to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day 2022

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan ordered the Maryland flag to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday to mark International Overdose Awareness Day 2022. International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died. It also serves to acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. It was initiated in […]

Keswick Creamery recalls various cheese products due to possible Listeria contamination

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TAKOMA PARK, MD—Keswick Creamery of Newburg, Pa is recalling Calverley Cheese, Vulkwin’s Folly Cheese, Vermeer Cheese, Havarti Cheese, Wallaby Cheese, Cider Washed Tomme Cheese, Feta Cheese, Whole Milk Ricotta, Bovre Cheese (plain, oregano and garlic, herbes de provence, cranberry and honey) and Quark Cheese (plain, dill and onion), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an […]

Animal cookies sold at Target recalled due to pontential presence of metal pieces

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling 44 oz Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies because they may contain metal. The product comes in a clear plastic jug formed to a bear shape. The recall affects only the following Best By Date, Lot Numbers, and time stamps, printed on the back side of the bear jug on […]

Maryland US News Number One Gender Equality 2022

U.S. News names Maryland as number 1 state for gender equality

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—U.S. News and World Report has named Maryland as the number one state for gender equality. The first-ever analysis of its kind cites K-12 education as a leading factor in achieving the nation’s top ranking. “Every child in Maryland deserves access to a world-class education, regardless of what neighborhood they happen to grow up in,” said Governor Larry Hogan. […]

Medicare recipients being targeted with ‘free COVID test’ scam

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Local officials say scammers have been targeting Medicare recipients with a fake offer to get “free COVID tests.” The scammers are reportedly calling and running websites, as well as online and television ads to try to convince people to give out their Medicare information. Those who give out their information are seeing fraudulent charges being billed to Medicare. The […]

Maryland Department of Health launches human monkeypox data dashboard

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of Health on Friday announced the launch of a human monkeypox data dashboard containing demographics on human monkeypox case counts and vaccination numbers in the state. “This tool will further help health care providers deliver the care that is needed to Marylanders affected by human monkeypox,” said MDH Secretary Dennis R. Schrader. “The dashboard […]

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