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Smithfield recalls ready-to-eat bacon topping products due to possible presence of metal pieces

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—Smithfield Packaged Meats is recalling approximately 185,610 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) bacon topping products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. FSIS expects there to be additional products containing the bacon and urges consumers to check back frequently to view updated lists and labels. The RTE […]

Air Quality Alert issued for Baltimore area on Saturday

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Saturday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases and the elderly. The effects […]

Governor Hogan signs 140 additional bills into law, including historic budget, legislation to cap cost of insulin, expansion of dementia services [VIDEO]

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week signed an additional 140 bipartisan bills into law, including the state’s historic capital budget, as well as measures to cap the cost of insulin, expand the state’s commitment to fight dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and permanently allow paramedics and EMTs to administer vaccines. “Today we are signing dozens of impactful measures that directly affect […]

Maryland Department of Health releases guidance for families seeking baby formula during national shortage

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has announced resources available for Maryland families impacted by the national infant formula shortages. Since the February recall of several infant formula products and current shortages, MDH has been working with partners to provide information and resources to families. “MDH is working with federal, state, local, and community partners to ensure Maryland families with […]

Maryland Department of Health recognizes Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in May

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore, MD—In recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Month, the Maryland Department of Health encourages Marylanders to learn the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions experienced by pregnant women and how to get help for themselves or a loved one. Maternal mental health conditions are among the most common complications in pregnancy and childbirth and can occur anytime during […]

Organic Rancher Ground Beef Recall 20220512

Health alert issued for organic ground beef packages sold at Whole Foods that may contain pieces of plastic

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for raw ground beef products due to concerns that the ground beef may contain hard plastic. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The ground beef products were produced on April 20, 2022. The following products are […]

Community input meeting to be held to discuss concerns over proposed White Marsh organic recycling facility

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: The plans for an organic recycling facility on Philadelphia Road have been dropped. UPDATE: The public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan regarding a proposed compost facility at 11235 and 11239 Philadelphia Road in White Marsh scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2022 has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a […]

Sugar Control KETO Living Recall 20220510

Natural Organics recalls lots of NaturesPlus Keto Living Sugar Control capsules due to possible health risk