Public health alert issued for ready-to-eat charcuterie products due to possible Salmonella contamination

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about Salmonella illnesses. Officials say the contamination may be associated with ready-to-eat (RTE) charcuterie meat products in Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta. The Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta […]

Ravens Cheerleaders to appear at The Local on THE AVENUE at White Marsh this weekend

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Get ready to meet the Ravens Cheerleaders in White Marsh this weekend. The Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders will be appearing at The Local on Friday, January 12 and Sunday, January 14. Appearance times are 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Friday, 1/12 and 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, 1/14. Visitors can stop by for signature cocktails, amazing food, and […]

2024 Baltimore County Winter Restaurant Week begins this weekend

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County officials on Wednesday announced that the tastiest week of the season will return this weekend. Baltimore County Winter Restaurant Week will be held from Friday, January 12 – Sunday, February 21, 2024. During Baltimore County’s 2024 Winter Restaurant Week, deals and special menu items will be available at 45 participating establishments across the county. “Restaurant week is […]

FDA continues to investigate elevated lead, chromium levels found in cinnamon applesauce pouches as reports of adverse reactions mount

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to investigate reports of adverse reactions due to elevated levels of lead and chromium found in cinnamon applesauce pouches across the country. As of January 8, 2024, FDA has received 87 confirmed complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled products. To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse […]

FDA recalls Nutramigen baby formula due to possibile contamination

PARSIPPANY, N.J.—Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition has announced a voluntary recall of select batches of Nutramigen Powder.  The specialty infant formula for the dietary management of Cows Milk Allergy (CMA) in 12.6 and 19.8 oz cans is being recalled due to a possibility of contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii in product sampled outside the U.S. All product in question went through extensive testing […]

Golden Corral closes Fullerton location

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A popular restaurant chain has closed one of its local locations. The Golden Corral in Fullerton, located on Rossville Boulevard, has permanently closed its doors, according to the company’s website. The restaurant’s locations in Hagerstown (permanently) and Glen Burnie (temporarily) have also closed, according to reports. The locations in Arundel Mills and Aberdeen are still open.  

Otoman Halal Spot opens in Overlea

OVERLEA, MD—A new restaurant has opened in the Overlea area. Otoman Halal Spot is now serving hungry customers along the Belair Road corridor. The restaurant held a soft opening back in November and is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the week and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. Otoman Halal Spot is located at 7400 Belair […]

Baltimore County releases new food pantry locator tool

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County this week released a new web tool displaying community partner food distribution sites across the county. Developed by Baltimore County’s BCSTAT team, the Food Pantry Locator web tool includes detailed information community food access locations and residents may enter an address, or press “Use my location” and adjust the distance slider to view food pantries near them […]