United States Department of Agriculture Archives

FSIS issues health alert for various soup and bowl products due to possible wood contamination

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for contaminated soup and bowl products containing wood in cilantro, an FDA-regulated ingredient. The contamination is due to an FDA-regulated ingredient, cilantro, which may contain foreign material. The affected products include several varieties of soup and bowl products from Campbell’s, Health Request, Life […]

Chesapeake Bay region lawmakers reintroduce bill to boost conservation practices

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers from the Chesapeake Bay region reintroduced legislation this week to support farmers adopting conservation practices that will improve water quality in the Bay and its tributaries. The Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act proposes five changes to the next Farm Bill to encourage farmers to implement voluntary conservation practices. The Chesapeake Bay Task Force Co-chairs […]

Maryland Department of Environment announces $47 million in Clean Water Commerce Act funding for Chesapeake Bay health, economy

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland has announced $47 million in funding for 15 projects aimed at reducing pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. The Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) says the projects will use a “pay-for-success” model, incentivizing farmers and landowners to implement pollution-reducing practices. The projects will receive funding based on their ability to demonstrate cost-effective clean water solutions. These projects include shoreline […]

Governor Moore announces support for Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced his administration’s support for the Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act, a legislative package aimed at protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay. The bill represents a key component of the Moore-Miller administration’s environmental priorities for the 2025 General Assembly. The legislation builds upon existing efforts to improve the Bay’s water quality by introducing comprehensive changes […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Baltimore County takes bold step toward addressing deer overpopulation

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is a legislative update from Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga. The 2025 legislative session kicked off this month in Annapolis, and we’ve certainly seen fireworks! We proudly launched the Maryland Freedom Caucus with five other fellow House Delegates. This organized group of patriots will work together to fight for fiscal responsibility and conservative principles. Delegate Ryan Nawrocki […]

Wegmans Breaded Chicken Nuggets Recall 202501

Health alert issued for Wegmans chicken nuggets after bone fragments found

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for Wegmans frozen, fully cooked breaded chicken breast nuggets that may be contaminated with bone fragments. The FSIS is urging consumers not to consume the product, though a recall hasn’t been issued as it’s no longer available for purchase. The product in […]

Maryland DNR expands dead wild bird collection efforts due to bird flu concerns

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is expanding its efforts to collect and dispose of dead wild birds found across the state due to concerns over the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu. The move comes after the virus was detected in seven dead snow geese found in Worcester County and Dorchester […]

Taquitos sold at ALDI recalled over metal contamination concerns

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A brand of frozen chicken and cheese taquitos has been recalled over concerns about potential metal contamination, a federal agency announced. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bestway Sandwiches Inc. recalled around 24,870 pounds of the taquitos, which may be contaminated with pieces of metal. The recalled product was sold at ALDI grocery stores […]

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