Trader Joe’s Chicken Soup Dumplings recalled due to possible presence of plastic pieces

WASHINGTON—CJ Foods is recalling approximately 61,839 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumpling products sold at Trader Joe’s that may be contaminated hard plastic from a permanent marker pen, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced. The steamed chicken soup dumplings were produced on Dec. 7, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels (PDF)]: 6-oz. boxes […]

Harford County denies request to close Joppa Road at CSX railroad crossing in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly this week denied a request from the Maryland Transportation Authority on behalf of CSX rail service to close Joppa Road on both sides of its railroad crossing in Joppa. The request was denied after investigations by Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly’s administration found that a closure of the crossing would slow emergency vehicle response […]

Over 15 million Toshiba AC laptop adapters recalled due to fire risk

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of 15.5 million Toshiba laptop AC adapters sold in the U.S. between April 2008 and December 2012. The recall is due to potential fire and burn hazards caused by a design defect that affects the AC adapter’s cooling system. According to the CPSC, there have been 679 known incidents of […]

Maryland State Police remind citizens to verify credentials when using Automotive Dismantler and Recycler services

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police officials are reminding residents to use caution and verify credentials when using Automotive Dismantler and Recycler (ADR) and Scrap Processor services in Maryland. More commonly, Automotive Dismantler and Recycler (ADR) and Scrap Processor services post signs and advertisements, meant to entice citizens to purchase and/or sell automotive goods, ranging from used cars, RV’s/campers, trailers, to scrap […]

CDC reports 101 confirmed cases of illness due to elevated lead, chromium levels in cinnamon applesauce pouches

WASHINGTON—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food & Drug Administration continue to investigate cases of reported illnesses due to elevated levels of lead and chromium found in recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches. To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse event was submitted and met FDA’s complainant definition, are between zero and 53 years of […]

NOW YOU KNOW: The Governor’s Dangerous Housing Agenda

The following is an editorial piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Did you know that Governor Wes Moore has announced that one of his legislative priorities this year is to expand low-income housing across Maryland? Moore has said that he wants to create 96,000 low-income housing units. One of his bills, The Housing Expansion and Affordability Act (SB484/HB538), […]