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Butterball recalls ground turkey products after plastic pieces found inside

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—Butterball is recalling approximately 14,107 pounds of ground turkey products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically blue plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced. The ground turkey items were produced on September 28, 2021. The following products are subject to recall (labels may be viewed below): 2.5-lb. trays containing “farm to […]

Espi’s Sausage and Tocino Co. recalls ready-to-eat chicken, pork hot hog products due to possible Listeria risk

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—Espi’s Sausage and Tocino Co. is recalling approximately 2,048 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken and pork hot dog products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this week. The frozen ready-to-eat chicken and pork hot dog product was produced on May 19, 2021. The following products are subject […]

Maryland State Department of Education awards over $4 million to state schools to provide fresh fruits, vegetables to students

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has awarded more than $4.2 million in federal funds to more than 180 Maryland elementary schools across the state to help children build lifelong healthy eating habits. The funds, made available by the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), expand student access to fresh fruits and vegetables in […]

BCPS Virtual Learning Program announces meal distribution change for week of September 6

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Free meals will be available to all students enrolled and attending Baltimore County Public Schools’ Virtual Learning Program through June 30, 2022. Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Additionally, schools will be closed for students on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, for systemwide professional development. Therefore, meal pick-up […]

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Fratelli Beretta recalls ready-to-eat uncured antipasto meat products due to possible Salmonella risk

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. is recalling approximately 862,000 pounds of uncured antipasto products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Infantis and/or Salmonella Typhimurium, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced this week. The ready-to-eat (RTE) uncured antipasto meat trays were produced on February 28, 2021 through August 15, 2021. The following products are subject to recall […]

Free breakfast, lunch meals to be offered to all BCPS students for the 2021-2022 school year

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Food and Nutrition Services will offer all students attending BCPS schools free breakfast and lunch meals throughout the 2021-2022 school year, beginning on Monday, August 30, the first day of school. Breakfast meals will be offered upon entering the school and then eaten in classrooms. For lunch meal service, students will go […]

Serenade Foods recalls frozen chicken products due to possible Salmonella contamination

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Serenade Foods, a Milford, Ind. establishment, is recalling approximately 59,251 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced this week. FSIS issued a public health alert in June related to these products. The frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned, […]

Governor Hogan declares August 1–7 as Maryland Farmers’ Market Week

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has declared August 1-7 as Maryland Farmers’ Market Week. The event recognizes the 105 farmers markets across the state that have continued to provide citizens with access to fresh, local produce and other Maryland-made items. Residents are encouraged to celebrate Maryland Farmers’ Market Week by visiting a nearby market and buying local products. A nearby market […]

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