Nationwide Listeria recall issued for 4,589 pounds of meat

WASHINGTON—A recall has been issued for approximately 4,589 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products distributed nationwide due to potential Listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The recall affects products manufactured by Yu Shang Food, Inc, of Spartanburg, South Carolina. The affected items were produced between October 21 and October 27, […]

Mamma Lucia to close Perring Plaza restaurant

PARKVILLE, MD—A popular Parkville/Carney-area restaurant will soon be closing its doors. Mamma Lucia, located in the Perring Plaza shopping center at the intersection of Perring Parkway and E. Joppa Road, has announced that it will close at the end of November. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the impending closure of our restaurant, Mamma Lucia wrote on Facebook […]

Jersey Mike’s opens new location in Towson Place

TOWSON, MD—Jersey Mike’s has opened its 60th location in Maryland. The popular sub and sandwich shop recently opened its newest restaurant at a strip center adjacent to Towson Place. The new shop is already giving back to the local community, donating proceeds to nearby Calvert Hall.  Calvert Hall faculty, staff and students received a donation card from Jersey Mike’s. If […]

DoorDash, Maryland government partner for relief grants to Baltimore restaurants following loss of Key Bridge

BALTIMORE, MD—Restaurants in Baltimore impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will receive much-needed financial relief thanks to a new partnership between Governor Wes Moore, DoorDash, and the Restaurant Association of Maryland. DoorDash will be providing $100,000 in relief grants and $100,000 in customer discounts to help eligible restaurants weather the economic storm caused by the bridge […]

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held at new Towson Chick-fil-A, to open on Tuesday

TOWSON, MD—The ribbon has been cut at Baltimore County’s newest Chick-fil-A. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Monday morning at the new restaurant located at 1265 E. Joppa Road in eastern Towson. This new location, owned by Natalie Martz, former owner of the Chick-fil-A at Towson Town Center, will be partnering with local organizations such as “A Can-Can make a […]

Maryland Department of Health issues consumer advisory for enoki mushrooms due to Listeria risk

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers not to eat enoki mushrooms produced by Enoki King Mushroom Farm of Ventura, CA, because of potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. Samples collected and tested by the Maryland Department of Health in early October were positive for the Listeria bacteria. The Department is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]

BrucePac recalls 10 million pounds of meat, poultry products due to Listeria risk

WASHINGTON—Approximately 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products have been recalled by BrucePac, a Durant, Oklahoma establishment, due to potential Listeria contamination. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The recalled items were produced between June 19, 2024, and October 8, 2024, and distributed […]