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Check your spice cabinet—there is currently a nationwide recall on black pepper due to possible salmonella contamination, according to an announcement by the United States Food & Drug Administration. The black pepper is being recalled by UBC Food Distributors and is sold under the brand name Baraka. The product...

Black Pepper Recalled Nationwide Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

The Independent

At least 86 people infected with E. coli were rushed to hospital in the recent outbreak likely triggered by pre-packaged sandwiches, health officials have confirmed.The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 256 in the UK, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said in its latest update.It added that an analysis of 227 cases to date shows 38 per cent were admitted to hospital, bringing the overall number hospitalised to more than 86.Although the rate of cases has now slowed, as of 18 June, there had been a further 45 infections since the previous update issued by the UKHSA...

At least 86 people infected with E. coli rushed to hospital in outbreak

Untreated water used by a Florida cucumber grower is one likely source of salmonella food poisoning that left nearly 450 people sick across the US this spring.Federal health officials announced the news on Tuesday. But that grower doesn't account for all of the cucumber-related illnesses and 125 hospitalizations that were reported from late March through early June, the US Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Salmonella found in untreated canal water used by Bedner Growers Inc. of Boynton Beach, Florida, matched a strain of the bacteria that caused some of the illnesses that...

Health officials reveal cause of cucumber-related illnesses across America

Owings Mills, MD

USA TODAY

Over 60 ice cream products across several brands have been recalled due to a potential listeria contamination, the FDA announced.

Over 60 ice cream products recalled for listeria risk: See list of affected items

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

Louisiana State

Ohio State

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - More than 4,620 pounds of egg products that were sold in multiple states, including Ohio, were recalled. According to Cleveland.com, citing a report from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service, more than 4,620 pounds of liquid egg product were recalled. Per the outlet, the products were recalled over undeclared allergens and misbranding.

Over 4,620 pounds of egg products recalled in multiple states, including Ohio

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Margaret Minnicks

Have you ever been out and about and needed to use a bathroom in an emergency? If you asked a restaurant, retailer, or other business if you could use their bathroom, they might have told you they had one for employees only. That situation is going to change in Virginia on July 1, 2024.

New Virginia law allows restroom access for those with medical issues in an emergency

North Carolina State

WHQC HITS 96.1

The FDA urges consumers to return the products for a refund.

Popular Desserts Recalled In North Carolina Pose Risk Of 'Fatal Infection'

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

New Jersey State

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Morristown Minute

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

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

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

A new study investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections linked to pig ear pet treats highlights the interconnectedness of human health and pet ownership, emphasizing the need for stringent surveillance of pet food products. The study was funded by the Food and Drug Administration’s Animal Feed Regulatory Program...

Investigation of outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella shows link to pet treats

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable puppy named Koi who they describe as a “sweet and happy little puppy who found himself dumped at a high kill shelter for unknown reasons.” Despite the harsh start to his life, Koi remains an adorable and energetic puppy. Now, thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. giving him a second chance and rescuing him from the high-kill shelter, Koi is ready for adoption and looking for his forever home.

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

Ringtown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

UNION TOWNSHIP – A valley man was killed Wednesday in a lawn mowing accident, firefighters...
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Lawn mowing accident claims life of Ringtown Valley man

CBS Pittsburgh

Prophet Premium Blends is recalling all of its Diamond Shruumz edible products sold nationwide because they contain toxic levels of a chemical found in certain mushrooms consistent with symptoms that have stricken 39 people in 20 states.The recall involves Diamond Shruumz cones, chocolate bars and gummies, both micro- and mega/extreme-dose, "because such products contain muscimol, a chemical found in mushrooms of the genus amanita," the Santa Ana, California-based company stated in a recall notice posted Friday by the Food and Drug Administration. "Muscimol could be a potential cause of symptoms consistent with those observed in persons who became ill after eating...

Diamond Shruumz products recalled after toxin sickens 39 people in 20 states

Minnesota State

Delishably

More Than 4,600 Egg Products Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens

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

WUSA9

NewsBreak

Here's what officials found after testing the water at Lake Anna after recent E coli outbreak

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has completed another round of water testing at Lake Anna. Officials confirm there is no public threat...

Here's what officials found after testing the water at Lake Anna after recent E coli outbreak

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