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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of cucumbers potentially contaminated with salmonella. Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers that were shipped to 14 states from May 17 through May 21, 2024. The cucumbers were shipped directly to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Cucumbers Distributed To 14 States Recalled For Salmonella

Newark, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Coffee County, GA

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The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

The Independent

The UK’s public health authority has sounded the alarm over E-coli poisoning after an outbreak of more than 100 cases reported in less than two weeks. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Thursday that it is likely the outbreak is linked to “a nationally distributed food item or multiple food items.” It said there is no evidence the outbreak is linked to open farms, drinking water, or swimming in contaminated seawater, lakes or rivers. The health authority confirmed there have been 113 confirmed cases of Shiga toxin-producing E-coli (STEC), associated with the outbreak, since 25 May. 81 cases...

Urgent E coli health warning as more than 100 cases linked to ‘nationally distributed’ food

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Consuming this product could lead to Botulism: 'a potentially fatal form of food poisoning'

Popular Drink Recalled In California Contains Potentially 'Deadly Toxin'

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

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Douglas, GA

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Boynton Beach, FL

The Associated Press

Untreated water used by a Florida cucumber grower is one likely source of salmonella food poisoning that sickened nearly 450 people across the U.S. this spring, federal health officials said Tuesday. But that grower doesn’t account for all of the cucumber-related illnesses and 125 hospitalizations that were reported from late...

Untreated water tied to salmonella outbreak in cucumbers that sickened 450 people in US

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

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As bird flu (H5N1) spreads among mammals, former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warns of an inevitable bird flu pandemic.

Former CDC director warns bird flu pandemic is coming

Sweden has revealed human infection data for 2023, including a large Salmonella outbreak that had major economic consequences and caused a shortage of eggs. The data comes from a report published by the State Veterinary Institute (SVA) with help from the Public Health Agency of Sweden (Folkhälsomyndigheten) and the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket).

Swedish pathogen stats show a large Salmonella outbreak

Allentown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MOREA – An Allentown woman is in Schuylkill County Prison, accused of trying to smuggle...
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PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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Totally Cool, a Maryland company, has recalled nearly 70 ice cream products sold under 13 brand names because they could be contaminated with listeria. Why it matters: Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immunes systems, according to the recall notice on the Food & Drug Administration website.

Ice cream sold nationwide recalled for listeria risk

Douglas City, CA

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Fox Business

New York-based Solata Foods LLC recalled its "Fresh Spinach" over concerns that it may be contaminated with listeria after health officials discovered a positive sample.

Fresh spinach products recalled after testing positive for listeria

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West Nile Virus detected in Peoria County mosquito sample

PEORIA (25News Now) - Health officials are reporting the first sign of West Nile Virus in Peoria County this year, joining at least three other nearby...

West Nile Virus detected in Peoria County mosquito sample

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