BALTIMORE, MD—As the heat wave settles into central Maryland, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Monday and an Extreme Heat Watch for Tuesday. The Extreme Heat Warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. on June 23, 2025. The Extreme Heat Watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as summer temperatures rise, following the state’s first heat-related death of the year. State health officials emphasize the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of overheating and knowing how to stay cool, especially for vulnerable populations. “Making sure you know the signs and symptoms […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON, DC—More than 1.1 million Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks are being recalled due to concerns that their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall Thursday, June 12, 2025, affecting approximately 1,158,000 units of the Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank, specifically model A1263. Anker has received […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police officials are urging the public to prioritize online safety for all ages following the conclusion of “Operation Safe Online Summer” (SOS), a month-long initiative to combat online child exploitation. The Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force participated alongside 61 other task forces nationwide in Operation SOS, which focused on identifying and apprehending individuals involved […]
WASHINGTON, DC—Church & Dwight Co. is recalling all lots of Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel Baby Teething Swabs due to potential fungal contamination in the cotton swab components, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced. The FDA warned that swabs containing microbial contamination could pose a significant health risk, including serious and life-threatening […]
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 […]
TOWSON, MD—June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month and to raise awareness and increase safety for all Baltimore County residents, free gun safety locks will be available through June at all public library branches in Baltimore County*. The program is led by the Baltimore County Department of Health’s Bureau of Behavioral Health (BBH) in partnership with the Baltimore County Public […]