CDC: Salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers has caused 449 illnesses in 31 states

WASHINGTON—A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections has been linked to cucumbers from Bedner Growers and Thomas Produce Company, the CDC and FDA said this week. The outbreak has resulted in 449 reported infections in 31 states and the District of Columbia. While the outbreak was initially reported as two separate outbreaks, the CDC and FDA said that they have determined […]

ALDI recalls 28K Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers due to burn hazard

BALTIMORE, MD—ALDI is recalling around 28,000 Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers as the devices can expel hot water from the top of the machine, posing a burn hazard. This recall involves the Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Maker. The coffee maker was sold in gray, blue, pink, and purple colors, and measures approximately L 11″, W 4.7″ and H 12.” Ambiano […]

Trader Joe’s recalls 650K Mango Tangerine Scented Candles due to fire hazard

BALTIMORE, MD—Trader Joe’s is recalling about 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles as the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard. This recall involves Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candles with SKU 56879. The candles are white colored wax with a cotton wick in a tin container. The […]

Gas prices drop for second week in a row

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline fell 3.2 cents in the last week to $3.41 per gallon, marking the second consecutive week of decline, according to GasBuddy. This is a 11.6-cent drop from a month ago and a 42.5-cent decline from a year ago. Diesel prices also fell 3.4 cents in the last week, going to $3.72 per gallon, […]

Boar’s Head recalls 7 million pounds of meat, poultry products due to possible Listeria risks

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 […]

Boar’s Head recalls liverwurst, other deli meat products over Listeria fears

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 […]