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Palmer Candy Company in Sioux City, Iowa recalled "white coated confectionary items" due to the possibility of contamination

Recall for candy sold at Walmart, Target upgraded to highest risk level

Two major brands of non-dairy milks, including Silk, are being recalled in Canada due to fears they may be contaminated with listeria. As of Aug. 12, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported 20 people had been sickened across four provinces and territories in connection with the outbreak. The agency also reported 15 hospitalizations and three deaths as part of the listeria outbreak.

3 deaths reported in listeria outbreak linked to Silk and Great Value milk recall in Canada

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Cooking With Maryann

We often have breakfast for dinner. This is one of those go-to meals that we love to eat. It's also a great Sunday breakfast or for brunch. Although homemade buiscuits aren't required, they do add a wonderful and fresh touch.

Amazing Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast

Wisconsin State

Investigate Midwest

The Packers and Stockyard Division is actively investigating Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat companies in the nation, according to interviews with contract growers and a USDA employee. The PSD, an arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is tasked with investigating violations of the Packers and Stockyard Act...

Tyson Foods is being investigated by the USDA

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

There’s an ongoing recall involving nearly 20 types of vegetables sold at Aldi, Walmart, Kroger and local grocery chains, according to the Food and Drug Administration. This is due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was announced as an expansion of a cucumber recall announced by the FDA on July 12.

Over 15 Types of Vegetables from Aldi and Walmart Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination

Maine State

The Mirror US

The recall includes a range of items such as cilantro, jalapenos, and tomatillos, which were sold in 18 states.

Walmart and Aldi produce recalled in 18 states over listeria concerns

PopCulture

Milk Recall Issued, 'Severe Illness' Possible If Consuming Certain Gippsland Jersey Products

NBC News

Perdue recalled hundreds of thousands of frozen ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tenders for possible metal contamination, the Food Safety and Inspection Service said. The affected items are the 22-ounce Simply Smart organics breaded chicken breast nuggets, the 29-ounce chicken breast tenders, and the 22-ounce Butcher Box organic chicken breast nuggets. All of the bags have a “best if used by” date of March 23, 2025, FSIS, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said in a news release on Friday.

Perdue recalls frozen ready-to-eat chicken nuggets and tenders for possible metal contamination

The USDA announced changes to the Farm Service Agency’s Farm Loan Programs that take effect on September 25, 2024. The changes are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable. These improvements are part of the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans rule.

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

With the USDA cancelling its regularly scheduled July cattle inventory report due to budget cuts, a question that many would like to have answered is: How big is the U.S. cattle herd?. Fortunately, historical relationships between changes in prior and subsequent inventories and levels of cow slaughter in between or...

How big is the U.S. cattle herd?

Insider

Perdue says over 160,000 pounds of its frozen chicken may be unsafe after consumers complained they found "metal wire" inside.

Perdue recalled over 160,000 pounds of frozen chicken after consumers found 'metal wire' inside

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

New Jersey State

There are widespread recalls throughout the eastern half of the U.S.

Multiple Vegetable Recalls Issued

Years ago, I visted Amish country on a family trip back east. It was such a great experience to see such vastly different places from what I was accustomed to. I loved all the street markets where we could sample and buy all sorts of incredible foods. This was one that stuck with me. Here's what you'll need to make your own 9" deep dish shoofly pie:

Amish Shoofly Pie

When parents are rushing to figure out what’s for dinner, nutritional content can fall by the wayside. With meal planning, families can take a step back and consider an important question: What’s missing?. Nutrition is important at every stage of life, but it’s especially important for kids, whose...

School Lunch Nutrition

Willard, OH

Before making a summer salad, check your produce. Wiers Farm, Inc, of Willard, Ohio, is expanding a voluntary recall issued on July 12 to include additional items that may be contaminated with listeria, as stated in an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The initial recall was for...

Produce Recalled Over Listeria Risk Now Includes 20 Types of Vegetables Sold Nationwide

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Georgia State

Appling County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

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More families eligible for WIC under U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln-Lancaster Health Department and Family Service Lincoln announced Thursday that more families are now eligible for the Women, Infants and Children...

More families eligible for WIC under U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines

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