MDOT MVA shares New Year’s Eve driving safety tips

BALTIMORE, MD—As Marylanders prepare for the New Year and set new resolutions for 2020, the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is reminding motorists of Five to Arrive Alive, a list of highway safety tips designed to help drivers, passengers and pedestrians stay safe on Maryland roadways. “We all have a responsibility to make safe and smart […]

Ramen Noodle Recall 2019: Veggie Noodle Co. recalls Cece’s brand product due to possible Listeria contamination

BALTIMORE, MD—Veggie Noodle Co., LLC is voluntarily recalling its Cece’s® Veggie Co. brand Fresh Veggie Ramen with Chicken Broth (11.5 oz, UPC 5228700653), all expiration dates, sold at retail stores nationally, because the separately packaged egg ( branded Peckish) that is included in the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No other Cece’s brand products are […]

Commercial vehicle restrictions, traffic modifications announced for Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular at the Inner Harbor

BALTIMORE, MD—County residents who will be heading into Baltimore City for New Year’s Eve should be aware of important traffic modifications. The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the commercial vehicle restrictions and traffic modifications that will be implemented for Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular. In preparation for the festivities, temporary commercial vehicle restrictions will […]

Reichel Foods Inc. recalls egg-containing products due to possible Listeria contamination

BALTIMORE, MD—Out of an abundance of caution, Reichel Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling Pro2Snax To The Max Granny Apples /Hard Boiled Egg/Cheddar/Cashew & Craisin and Pro2Snax To The Max Gala Apples/Hard Boiled Egg/White Cheddar/Almond & Craisin. These items were distributed to retailers nationwide. This recall is taking place due notification from Almark Foods of Gainesville, GA that Almark Foods may […]

Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. issues voluntary recall of Trader Joe’s Egg Salad and Potato Salad over Listeria concerns

BALTIMORE, MD—Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Trader Joe’s Egg Salad, 6 oz and Trader Joe’s Old Fashioned Potato Salad, 20 oz with “USE BY” date codes up through and including 12/27/19 because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young […]

Maryland State Police to target impaired, distracted drivers

PIKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police will be working to ensure motorists get to and from their travel destinations safely between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Troopers will focus enforcement efforts on impaired driving, aggressive driving, speeding, distracted driving and other violations that often contribute to highway tragedies, especially during the holiday season.  Additional troopers will be working overtime assignments funded […]

NWS: Black ice possible on Monday morning

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service issued a special statement on Sunday night warning residents in Baltimore County of black ice. Patchy fog and cold temperatures will result in an isolated threat for black ice early on Monday morning. Forecasters say the best chance for slippery spots will be on bridges and overpasses near bodies of water. Motorists should remain alert […]

MDOT SHA to suspend non-emergency lane closures along busiest holiday travel routes

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is gearing up to keep lanes open so holiday travelers can get to their destinations quickly and safely. MDOT SHA will suspend non-emergency lane closures from 5 a.m. on December 24 until 10 p.m. December 27 and again from 5 a.m. December 31 until 10 p.m. January 2. Extra highway crews […]