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

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Maryland kicks off fifth annual Walktober celebration

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—As part of an effort to promote walking and other forms of sustainable transportation, Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed October as “Walktober.” The declaration marks the fifth annual Walktober celebration in the state. “Maryland’s sidewalks, crosswalks and trails are an essential part of our transportation network which helps provide safe and equitable access for all,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary […]

MD Health Mark Andrews Addiction Campaign

Maryland Department of Health partners with Baltimore Ravens for new campaign addressing addiction [VIDEO]

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the recent launch of a new ad campaign featuring Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews to increase public awareness about addiction, reduce stigma and provide information on how Marylanders can seek help. In recognition of this campaign, Governor Wes Moore issued a citation (PDF) honoring the Baltimore Ravens and their partnership […]

Maryland Action Plan to Prevent Suicide in Schools

Maryland unveils action plan to combat youth suicide

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has released new training resources for educators to help prevent suicide in students. The state’s new action plan aims to equip K-12 public and private schools with the necessary tools to effectively prevent, intervene and respond to suicide in schools. The Maryland Action Plan to Prevent Suicide in Schools was developed in collaboration with […]

West Nile Virus detected in Baltimore resident

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The West Nile virus has been detected in an adult living in the Baltimore area. This is the first confirmed human case of the virus in Maryland this year. The Maryland Department of Health says the patient has already recovered from the infection. West Nile Virus is transmitted to people by mosquitoes that have been infected by feeding on […]

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 […]

New Maryland Insurance Commissioner appointed

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Attorney Marie Grant has been appointed as the next Maryland Insurance Administration Commissioner. She will succeed Joy Hatchette, who is currently serving as an interim commissioner. Grant has served as the Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs at the Maryland Department of Health and has also served as the Vice President of Public Policy at Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield. […]

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 […]

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