Ready-to-eat chicken products recalled due to Listeria risk

WASHINGTON— Al-Safa US LLC, the importer of record located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is recalling approximately 2,010 pounds of imported frozen ready-to-eat chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The frozen ready-to-eat chicken products were produced on June 5, 2024, in Canada and imported to the […]

Baltimore County unveils new advisory board for agriculture

TOWSON, MD—A new 31-member advisory board is set to advise Baltimore County government on agriculture policy, with a focus on promoting economic development and strengthening the agriculture workforce. The Baltimore County Agriculture Advisory Board will be chaired by William White, Equine Trainer, and co-chaired by Amanda Castillo of Prigel Family Creamery. The board will consist of individuals with diverse experience […]

BCPS summer breakfast, lunch program to begin on June 20

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch meals through the Summer Food Service Program on weekdays from Thursday, June 20, through Friday, August 16 (with the exception of Thursday, July 4). Free meals are available for all children ages 2-18. This year, daily on-site lunch meals will be offered at 16 community sites across the county. In addition, […]

Baltimore County Public Library gears up for 2024 Summer Reading Challenge

TOWSON, MD—This summer, adventure begins at Baltimore County Public Library! The annual Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, June 1, through Saturday, August 31. With the theme of “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” this program encourages exploration of the world through books, engaging activities and prizes. There are two ways children can participate; either by tracking via the Beanstack app or […]

E. coli concerns prompt Walmart ground beef recall

BALTIMORE, MD—Cargill Meat Solutions has issued a recall for 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli. The recall affects products that were sold at Walmart nationwide. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the recall after Cargill reported that previously segregated product was mistakenly used in the production of ground beef. The […]

Health alert issued for ground beef products due to possible E.coli contamination

WASHINGTON—The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The raw […]

Rubber pieces found in Johnsonville turkey kielbasa; recall issued

BALTIMORE, MD—Approximately 35,430 pounds of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausage has been recalled due to the discovery of pieces of rubber, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said in a press release on Friday. The recall affects 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages with a best-by date of “05/17/24” or “05/18/24,” printed on the side of the packaging. The […]

Governor Moore visits Bowery vertical farming facility in Rosedale, talks innovation

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited Bowery Farms‘ Rosedale/Nottingham location.  Bowery Farms is the nation’s largest vertical farming company which provides fresh food to over 2,600 grocery stores in the U.S. Governor Moore was joined by USDA Under Secretary Jenny Moffit, Delegate Carl Jackson, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks, and Bowery investor and culinary advisor José Andrés. The […]