Chicken sausage recalled over possible plastic contamination

WASHINGTON, DC—Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Massachusetts, establishment, is recalling approximately 24,173 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken sausage products due to potential contamination with foreign material, specifically pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Thursday. The recall affects fully cooked chicken sausage produced on June 28, 2025. The specific product is 11-ounce vacuum-packed […]

Gas prices creep up as oil markets tighten

BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time in three weeks, the national average price of gasoline has risen, increasing 2.0 cents over the past week to $3.11 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports. Diesel prices also saw an uptick, climbing 3.2 cents to $3.676 per gallon. Despite the recent increase, the national average […]

Panda Express brings back Hot Orange Chicken, offers free bowls in Towson

TOWSON, MD—Panda Express is bringing back its popular Hot Orange Chicken nationwide, and one Baltimore-area location is celebrating with a special giveaway. The spicy-sweet dish, which quickly sold out during its 2024 debut, returns to all 2,500-plus Panda Express restaurants on Wednesday, July 9, for a limited time. The Towson Panda Express, located at 1238 Putty Hill Avenue, will host […]

Public Health Alert issued for beef jerky sticks due to possible presence of plastic pieces

WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat beef jerky stick products that may be contaminated with plastic. A recall was not requested because the affected products are no longer available for purchase. The alert applies to beef jerky sticks produced by Top Notch Jerky LLC on May […]

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 […]

Statewide Flooring celebrates grand opening in Fullerton

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Statewide Flooring celebrated the grand opening of its new store in the Overlea/Fullerton area on Tuesday. The new location is at 7850 Rossville Boulevard (21236). The family-owned business has been serving the Baltimore area since 1955 and offers flooring installation, hardwood flooring and refinishing. Statewide Flooring‘s new store is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with […]