Beef shipped to 9 states — including Illinois and Indiana — recalled over E. coli concerns
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:10 GMT
(WKBN) – Thousands of pounds of boneless beef chuck are being recalled, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. About 3,436 pounds of Elkhorn Valley Packing boneless beef chuck product has been recalled over possible E. coli contamination, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said Friday. The USDA said the recalled items — which may be contaminated with by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O103 — were shipped to nine states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The affected beef, which was packed on Feb. 16, went to distributors, retailers and wholesalers, as well as hotels, restaurants, and other "institutions," the USDA said. Gluten-free Reese’s Pieces Brownie Brittle recalled over undeclared wheat The issue came to light during routine FSIS testing of ground beef derived from the meat. The USDA said that, so far, there have been no confirmed reports of illness or...Billy Porter Tour Coming to Chicago
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:10 GMT
Grammy, Emmy and Tony award winner Billy Porter is on his way to Chicago.He brings with his first-ever career-spanning pop music concert tour: THE BLACK MONA LISA TOUR: VOLUME 1 to town, May 26. Fans can expect a full band, multi media experience, of course featuring the amazing voice and story telling of Billy Porter. Tickets are on sale now HERE.BLACK MONA LISA TOUR: VOLUME ONE DATES4/29 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre5/1 Salt Lake City, UT Eccles Theater5/2 Denver, CO Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre5/4 San Jose, CA San Jose Center For The Performing Arts5/5 San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Theatre5/6 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Pantages Theatre5/7 Tempe, AZ ASU Gammage5/9 Austin, TX The Paramount Theatre5/10 Dallas, TX AT&T Performing Arts Center5/12 San Antonio, TX HEB Performing Hall - Tobin Center for the Performing Arts5/13 Houston, TX Bayou Music Center5/14 New Orleans, LA Saenger Theatre5/16 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre at Old National Centre5/18 Detroit, MI Fisher Theatre5/20 M...Hundreds of deer carcasses dumped in Memphis lot
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:10 GMT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - A few feet from the banks of Kilowatt Lake in North Memphis, Tennessee, sits the small neighborhood of New Chelsea. In six years living there, neighbors have gotten used to one thing.“Smells horrible,” one woman told Nexstar's WREG.She never thought much of it and didn't think she could do anything about it. She also never goes past the end of her block into the small industrial district between her neighborhood and the lake. People in the industrial area can smell it too.“Like rotting disgustingness. It’s just awful," another woman said. Both have smelled the stench for years.In the industrial area, they figured it came from Dino’s Meats, a wild game processing facility. But they never suspected much more, until someone noticed hundreds of deer carcasses piled up and left to rot in a lot behind Dino’s. Bodycam video shows moments police killed active shooter at Nashville school “You’ll literally see dogs running by with bones in their mouths and they're li...Texas' 3rd medical marijuana dispensary opens in Austin
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:10 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thousands of people living with chronic pain are hoping lawmakers at the Texas Capitol provide them with relief in the form of medical marijuana.Last week, the Texas House Committee on Public Health unanimously approved a bill to increase the THC limits in medical cannabis and expand who is eligible to use it.On Tuesday, goodblend — a state-licensed medical marijuana operator — opened its first dispensary location in Austin. It’s only the third medical marijuana retail location to open in the Lone Star State. Related: Austin-based dispensary offering eligible veterans free medical marijuana prescription Cannabis advocate Johanna Nuding stopped by the store to see what was available."A lot of times, people need a little hand-holding,” she said. “Having a brick-and-mortar location where people can do that, makes them feel more comfortable."In goodblend’s new retail location, registered patients of the Texas Compassionate Use Program can shop for non-smokable cannabis...Some are pushing to ban menthol cigarettes, here's why
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:10 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In a few months, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to release final regulations to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Some lawmakers are taking up the proposed ban on a state-wide level, including Texas Sen. Carol Alvarado of Houston.Senate Bill 920 would prohibit the sale of flavored cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Advocates say it's about public health. Previous coverage: FDA issues plan to ban menthol in cigarettes, cigars The Centers of Disease Control found the following:"In 2021, 39% of middle school and high school students who currently smoked cigarettes reported using menthol cigarettes. In 2019, 51% percent of young adults (18-25 years old) who currently smoked cigarettes reported using menthol cigarettes. That same year, 39% of adults (over 25 years old) who currently smoked cigarettes reported using menthol cigarettes."According to The FDA, menthol makes cigarettes more addictive and harder to quit.“Menthol in particular, it...Chinese hand-pulled noodles, mochi doughnuts and kosher eatery coming to Mall of America
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:10 GMT
Three new dining options are set to open this spring at Mall of America in Bloomington.• Master Noodle, the Chinese hand-pulled noodle shop on University and Hamline avenues in St. Paul will open its second location in the mall. The restaurant will serve its entire menu of noodle soups, stir-fries, handmade dumplings and egg rolls. The eatery will be on Level 3, South.• Mochinut, a California-based chain of doughnut shops that serves mochi doughnuts, will serve its signature combination of American doughnuts and Japanese mochi. The doughnuts are made from rice flour and are shaped like those baby teething rings we all had, with eight balls of dough connected together to make a circle. The doughnuts do contain a small amount of glutinous flour, so are not gluten-free. In addition to the doughnuts, the stand will serve trendy Korean hot dogs, bubble tea and soft serve. The eatery will be on Level 2, East.• And finally, Vitali’s Kitchen, an offshoot of the kosher skyway outfit Vitali’s...Lake George Mayor retires after 52 years
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:10 GMT
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It all began in 1971. “I decided the village was going in the wrong direction and I wanted to return its identity as a welcoming place for families, and a safe place to live and raise a family," Robert Blais, Mayor of the Village of Lake George, said. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Robert Blais has been a familiar face in the Mayor’s Office in the Village of Lake George for 52 years. As mayor, he spearheaded economic development efforts for the area, keeping shops open and drawing visitors year-round with events like the Lake George Winter Carnival, Ice Castles and Americade. “Anything that we could think of, we tried to bring people here," Blais said. "We knew once they came to Lake George and they experienced what we had here, they’d be back.” The area saw some of its biggest visitor numbers after the start of the pandemic and Blais said the best is yet to come. Colonie man charged in Al...Colonie man charged in Albany Med lockdown
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:10 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The suspect who caused the Albany Medical Center lockdown on Monday has been taken into custody and faces several charges. Dino Savoca, 61, of Colonie, was arraigned Tuesday morning in Albany City Criminal Court with bail set at $50,000. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, around 2:40 p.m., officers responded to Albany Medical Center for reports of a man who threatened a transport employee by pointing what appeared to be a handgun at them, according to police. Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect had been barricaded in a single room on the third floor and began to investigate. During their investigation, police learned Savoca was inside a room with his 97-year-old mother who was scheduled to be taken to another facility for continued care. Officers were tipped before that Savoca didn't want to leave his mother and pointed what appeared to be a handgun at someone trying to take her to a ...Corinth man's alleged assault puts victim in hospital
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:10 GMT
CORINTH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of Joseph Murauskas, 44 of Corinth. Murauskas was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute in which the victim had to be taken to the hospital. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On March 25, around 10:20 p.m., the Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic dispute involving a male and female on Chapman Street in Corinth. Police report Murauskas allegedly assaulted the female victim causing serious physical injury to her head and face. The victim was treated on scene and then taken to Saratoga Hospital for further medical attention, ultimately ending up at Albany Medical Center. ChargesFirst degree assaultMurauskas was arraigned in Corinth Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga CountyCorrectional Facility in lieu of $40,000 cash/$80,000 bond/$800,000 partially secured bond.Connecticut man arrested after traffic stop on Mass. Pike in Lee
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:49:10 GMT
LEE, Mass. (WWLP) — A man from Connecticut was arrested after a traffic stop on the Mass. Pike in Lee on the morning of Saturday, March 18. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Massachusetts State Police, at around 9:30 a.m. a Trooper conducted a traffic stop on the westbound side of the Mass. Pike in Lee due to the license plates showing that the vehicle was unregistered. The driver of the BMW sedan was identified as 26-year-old Jessie Campbell of West Hartford.Campbell did not have a driver's license and no paperwork for the newly acquired BMW. The Trooper requested a tow for the vehicle and during questioning, it was discovered that Campbell was in possession of a loaded Walther P22 pistol. He was arrested due to not having a license to possess a firearm. Rensselaer man accused of identity theft, grand larceny Campbell was held on $5,000 bail and was arraigned at Great Barrington District Court on Monday on...Latest news
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