PRODUCT RECALLS: Rust-Oleum aerosol paint, Massimo massage gun sold at CostCo.com

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced two product recalls on Wednesday. Rust-Oleum is recalling cans of Professional Bright Galvanizing Compound Spray used to protect metal surfaces from rust and corrosion. The 20-ounce can is silver with a silver cap. The firm has received six reports of the container bottom detaching, including one reported injury.  The product was sold […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 positivity rate rises, ICU bed usage falls

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate rose while total ICU bed usage fell over the past week. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, January 1, 2021, there have been 280,219 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 5,761,534 tests, including […]

Target recalls 180,000 infant-toddler girls’ swimsuits due to choking hazard

UPDATE: Target has also announced a recall on certain infant rompers due to a possible choking hazard. Original story below… —– NOTTINGHAM, MD—Target is recalling more than 180,000 infant-toddler girls’ swimsuits sold at U.S. stores due to a possible choking hazard. The recall includes the Cat & Jack “Summer Blue Lemon,” “Coral Icon Story Hawaiian,” and “Moxie Peach Lemon” one-piece […]

Target recalls 300,000 infant rompers due to choking hazard

UPDATE: Target is also recalling certain infant-toddler girls’ swimsuits due to a choking hazard. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Target is recalling close to 300,000 infant rompers sold at U.S. stores due to a possible choking hazard. The recall includes the Cloud Island Waterfront Baby Boutique Romper, Cloud Island Little Peanut and True Navy Rompers, Cloud Island Little Wildflower and […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations rise, positivity rate falls

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate fell while total hospitalizations rose over the past week. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, December 25, 2020, there have been 263,160 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 5,507,948 tests, including more than […]

Thunderstorms, snow showers expected on Christmas Eve in Baltimore

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch. NOTTINGHAM, MD—Christmas Eve 2020 could be one to remember in the Baltimore area, weather-wise. The National Weather Service says to expect thunderstorms, strong winds, and possibly even some light snow on Thursday. Forecasters say there is an increased risk of flooding and wind damage later in the day Thursday […]

Nestle recalls Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken meal products after plastic pieces found inside

BALTIMORE, MD—Nestlé Prepared Foods is recalling approximately 92,206 pounds of Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken meal products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of white hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this weekend. The baked chicken meal products were produced and packaged on September 2, 2020. The following product is […]