SunFed Produce cucumbers recalled due to Salmonella risk

BALTIMORE, MD—A major cucumber recall has been announced due to Salmonella concerns. The recalled cucumbers were sold in 26 states between October 12 and November 26. The cucumbers, produced by Arizona-based SunFed Produce, are packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the […]

Gas prices fall for seventh consecutive week, hit lowest levels since May 2021

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has declined for seven consecutive weeks, reaching $3 per gallon. This marks the lowest level since May 2021, according to GasBuddy, which compiled data from over 12 million individual price reports across more than 150,000 gas stations nationwide. The average price fell by 0.6 cents from last week, 7.7 cents from a month […]

Attorney General Brown offers tips for consumers to shop securely this holiday season

BALTIMORE, MD—As Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday approach this holiday weekend, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is urging consumers to remain vigilant and steer clear of common holiday shopping scams. With fake websites designed to steal personal information and misleading online ads, the risk of fraud increases during this busy holiday shopping season. “Year-end sales are […]

Baltimore County Police Department offers holiday safety tips

TOWSON, MD—With the holidays underway, the Baltimore County Police Department has released a series of safety tips for residents to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday season. The department emphasizes planning ahead, staying vigilant, and taking precautions to protect homes and belongings. For travelers, the police advise planning ahead and allowing ample travel time. They recommend getting a good night’s […]

Britax recalls One4Life Slim ClickTight All-in-One car seats

BALTIMORE, MD—Britax Child Safety, Inc. is recalling certain One4Life Slim ClickTight All-in-One car seats. Car seats with the following model numbers are being recalled: E1D197A E1D197B E1D197F E1D197G The labels and user guide incorrectly state the maximum rear-facing lower anchor weight. As such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, […]

Attorney General, MVA warn consumers about purchasing flood-damaged cars

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Office of the Attorney General and the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration are partnering to issue an alert for consumers in the market for a used car to be aware of flood damaged vehicles originating from states recently impacted by hurricanes and flooding. “Marylanders shouldn’t spend their hard-earned money on a car that is unsafe […]

Gas prices fall for sixth straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gas has fallen for the sixth straight week, reaching its lowest point since May 2021, according to GasBuddy. The average price for a gallon of gas is now $3.01, down 1.4 cents from last week and 23.7 cents lower than a year ago. This decline is largely attributed to promotions ahead of Thanksgiving, pushing […]