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Serenade Foods recalls frozen chicken products due to possible Salmonella contamination

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Serenade Foods, a Milford, Ind. establishment, is recalling approximately 59,251 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this week. FSIS issued a public health alert in June related to these products. The frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned, […]

Baltimore County Public Schools officials provide additional details on universal masking decision

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools staff provided a presentation on universal masking in schools and on Virtual Learning Program registration at Wednesday morning’s special meeting of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. As a quorum of the Board was not present, no official Board business was conducted, and no Board actions were taken during the meeting. Dr. Monique Wheatley-Phillip, […]

E. coli outbreak sickens 16 people in 12 states, linked to cake mix

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—An E. coli outbreak has sickened 16 people in 12 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak has also been linked to 7 hospitalizations. The CDC says sick people in this outbreak reported tasting or eating raw cake batter made from a variety of cake mixes. A single brand or type of cake mix has […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to require universal masking for students, staff, and visitors in schools this fall

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: Baltimore County Public Schools officials have provided additional details on the universal masking decision here. UPDATE: The Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition will be holding an “Unmask Our Kids Rally” in August. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will require universal masking for students, staff, and visitors in schools for the Fall of the […]

Tyson Foods recalls some chicken products due to possible Listeria contamination

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced. The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced between December 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021. he products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-7089” on […]

Baltimore County Public Schools drops masking requirement in schools, offices

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—As of July 1, masks will no longer be required in the schools and offices of Baltimore County Public Schools, in alignment with state guidelines. Masks are still required on school buses unless the driver and bus attendant are alone, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The BCPS mitigation plan has been updated with additional […]

Public health alert issued for frozen raw breaded stuffed chicken products due to possible Salmonella contamination

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert due to concerns about illnesses caused by Salmonella Enteritidis that may be associated with frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned, stuffed chicken products. These items may be labeled “chicken cordon bleu”, chicken with “broccoli and cheese”, or “chicken Kiev”. This public health alert is […]

Accelerated reopening schedule announced for Parkville, Seven Oaks Senior Centers

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Following new public health guidance and updates to statewide restrictions, Baltimore County on Tuesday announced an accelerated timeline for reopening the County’s largest senior centers. These changes come as a significant portion of Baltimore County’s older adults are now vaccinated. According to state data, 86 percent of residents ages 65-69, 94 percent of residents ages 70-74, and 98 percent […]

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