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Boar’s Head recalls 7 million pounds of meat, poultry products due to possible Listeria risks

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—Boar’s Head is expanding its July 26 recall of deli meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this week. The establishment is recalling approximately 7 million additional pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products. Whole genome sequencing results show that a liverwurst sample collected by the Maryland […]

Boar’s Head recalls liverwurst, other deli meat products over Listeria fears

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: This recall has been expanded. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a recall of 207,528 pounds of deli meat sold nationwide by Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc. The recall was prompted by the discovery of Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of liverwurst produced by the company. The bacteria […]

CDC warns against deli meats amid Listeria outbreak

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about eating meat sliced at deli counters. The warning comes after two people were killed and 28 others were hospitalized with listeriosis, an infection that can be fatal to pregnant people and people older than 65. The CDC recommends that people older than 65, pregnant people, and people […]

MSDE offers free summer meals to kids

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education is offering free meals to kids this summer. The federal government funded program aims to make sure kids have access to healthy food during the break. This summer, schools, libraries, and recreation centers will offer free breakfast and lunch to students under the age of 18. No ID is required and service days […]

Ready-to-eat chicken products recalled due to Listeria risk

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON— Al-Safa US LLC, the importer of record located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is recalling approximately 2,010 pounds of imported frozen ready-to-eat chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The frozen ready-to-eat chicken products were produced on June 5, 2024, in Canada and imported to the […]

Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week returns July 12 – 21

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County has announced that the tastiest week of the season will return: Baltimore County Summer Restaurant Week will be held from July 12-21. During Baltimore County’s 2024 Summer Restaurant Week, deals and special menu items will be available at more than 30 participating establishments. “Restaurant Week is a beloved Baltimore County tradition for our neighbors and our local […]

The Point in Towson, Smoke announce opening of Smoke at The Point

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—”The Point in Towson” and Chef Josh White’s “Smoke” launched their new joint venture, “Smoke at The Point,” this weekend. Chef Josh White and restaurateur Erica Russo teamed up to create Smoke @ The Point, which is “all about coming together and creating a dining experience like no other,” according to the official press release. Smoke @ The Point […]

Maryland launches SUN Bucks summer food assistance program