Additional peaches recalled at Wegmans, Kroger due to Salmonella concerns

BALTIMORE, MD—Additional assortments of peaches sold in Maryland were recalled on Monday due to Salmonella concerns.  The original recall announcement can be viewed here. Prima® Wawona Bulk/Loose Peaches Prima® Wawona is voluntarily recalling all of its bulk/loose peaches distributed and sold from June 1 through August 3 and its bagged Wawona and Wawona Organic peaches distributed and sold from June […]

HelloFresh, FDA issue urgent onion recall due to Salmonella concerns

BALTIMORE, MD—HelloFresh and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration issued an urgent onion recall on Thursday. HelloFresh says one of its ingredient suppliers is conducting a voluntary recall of its onions due to the potential presence of Salmonella bacteria. Consumers should discard all onions received from May 8 through July 31, 2020. For further information, consumers are asked to check […]

Kroger Mid-Atlantic recalls cheese dips due to Salmonella concerns

BALTIMORE, MD—Kroger Mid-Atlantic is recalling cheese dips sold in some local stores because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting […]

Wegmans, Freshouse II announce recalls of oranges, lemons, and other foods due to Listeria concerns

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Wegmans Food Markets and Freshouse II on Monday announced recalls of oranges, lemons, and various other foods due to Listeria concerns. Wegmans Food Markets Recall Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling its four-pound bag of Valencia Oranges, two-pound bag of lemons, bulk lemons, and a variety of in-store produced seafood and restaurant foods items that contain fresh lemon because […]

FBI sees rise in online shopping scams

BALTIMORE, MD—The Federal Bureau of Investigation says an increasing number of victims are being directed to fraudulent websites via social media platforms and popular online search engines. According to complaints received by the FBI, an increasing number of victims have not received items they purchased from websites offering low prices on items such as gym equipment, small appliances, tools, and […]

7-Eleven Day canceled due to COVID-19, but free Slurpee still available

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Usually, die-hard soft drink fans can get a free Slurpee at 7-Eleven stores on July 11th.  The convenience store chain has been celebrating their self-made holiday since 2002. This year, however, 7-Eleven Day has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, 7-Eleven said it would celebrate its birthday by donating one million meals to Feeding America, according to […]

Hallmark to unveil 2020 ornament collection on The Avenue in July

WHITE MARSH, MD—An annual tradition will continue next month in White Marsh. The Hallmark store located at THE AVENUE at White Marsh will hold their official 2020 Keepsake Ornament Premiere from July 11–19. “Keepsake Ornaments capture meaningful moments, honor special relationships, express who you are and help you relive timeless memories, year after year,” according to the official Hallmark website. […]