BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is investigating consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infections. All of the cases are reported to have consumed powdered infant formula produced from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, Michigan facility. As a result of the ongoing investigation, along with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Friday morning’s high winds wreaked havoc in and around the Nottingham area, bringing down trees and power lines and blowing transformers. Fire department units from White Marsh, Kingsville, Perry Hall, Fullerton, Long Green, Chase, Middle River, and Fallston responded to dozens of incidents involving downed trees and arcing wires. Below are just a few of the incidents that were […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect until 10 a.m. on Friday morning. West to northwest winds of 20 to 35 mph are expected with gusts of up to 60 mph. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration this week announced a new partnership with GEICO to sponsor the MDOT SHA Coordinated Highway Action Response Team (CHART) Emergency Patrol program. The support from GEICO comes at a time when winter weather has continued to place an increased demand on Emergency Patrol services needed to keep roadways clear and safe […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Baltimore Field Division is warning local residents of Valentine’s Day scams on the most romantic day of the year. In romance scams (also known as confidence scams), a criminal creates fake profiles on dating sites or social media platforms to trick victims into believing that they are in a trusting relationship—whether familial, friendly, or […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a pair of food recalls this month. A&E Corrales LLC Recalls Saladitos Dried Salted Plums with Chili A&E Corrales LLC, Seattle, WA is recalling Saladitos Dried Salted Plums With Chili because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead. Lead is a toxic substance present in our environment in small amounts […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for the Baltimore area due to the possibility of freezing drizzle on Monday. Forecasters say there is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for the Monday morning commute. A period of freezing drizzle is possible (a 30 percent chance) on Monday morning across the Baltimore metro area, with a […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday declared a state of emergency and mobilized members of the Maryland National Guard ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring several inches of snowfall to most of the state and up to 12 inches to the lower Eastern Shore. The emergency declaration includes Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, […]