Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

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 […]

Cold Comfort: Maryland’s freezing winter could mean juicier peaches, crispier kale this summer, expert predicts

BALTIMORE, MD—After a colder than average winter that brought deep freezes to much of Maryland, local gardeners might be in for a surprisingly productive summer. While residents may have dealt with an unusually brisk winter, those frosty days were quietly working behind the scenes, especially for fruit trees, leafy greens, and hardy herbs. Maryland saw temperatures well below average for […]

Mount Everest Food holds grand opening for new location in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Mount Everest Food held a grand opening on Wednesday for its second location. The new store is located at 8030 Belair Road in Nottingham/Fullerton (21236). Mount Everest Food offers food and other products from Nepal and other parts of Asia.  Their original location at 6833 Loch Raven Boulevard in Towson (21286) remains open as well. “Congratulations to Apar Shrestha […]

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

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 […]

Nottingham Panda Express invites customers to ‘Sing For Your Shrimp’ with karaoke challenge

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Customers at the Nottingham Panda Express will have a chance to sing for their supper — or at least a significant discount — this Friday as the restaurant hosts a “Sing For Your Shrimp” karaoke challenge. The event, celebrating the return of Panda Express’s Wok-Fired Shrimp entrée, invites guests to perform a 30-second song from a curated list of […]

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

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 […]