Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Hot Pockets Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Plastic, Glass Hot Pockets Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Plastic, Glass
Hot Pockets Recalled Due To Possible Presence Of Plastic, Glass A recall has been ordered for approximately 762,615 pounds of not-ready-to-eat pepperoni hot pockets product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of glass and hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The frozen NRTE pepperoni hot pockets product was produced from Nov. 13, 2020 through Nov. 16, 2020. The product has a shelf life of 14 months: 54-oz carton packages containing 12 “Nestlé HOT POCKETS BRAND SANDWICHES: PREMIUM PEPPERONI MADE WITH PORK, CHICKEN & BEEF PIZZA GARLIC BUTTERY CRUST”…

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by Daily Voice
Brookfield, CT
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CT Meat Supplier Sentenced For Fabricating E. Coli Test Results CT Meat Supplier Sentenced For Fabricating E. Coli Test Results
CT Meat Supplier Sentenced For Fabricating E. Coli Test Results A Connecticut meat supplier has been sentenced to two years of probation for fabricating E. coli test results at his meat processing business Matt Beqiri, 33, of Tolland, was sentenced on Tuesday, Nov. 24, and ordered to pay a $15,000 fine, said John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, Beqiri is the owner and general manager of New England Meat Packing, located in Stafford Springs, a federally inspected business engaged in the slaughtering, processing, selling, and transporting of meat and meat food products fo…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Health Alert Issued For Popular Spaghetti And Meatballs Product Health Alert Issued For Popular Spaghetti And Meatballs Product
Health Alert Issued For Popular Spaghetti And Meatballs Product A health alert has been issued for a pre-made spaghetti and meatball product after metal was found inside the package, according to the USDA. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert for heat-treated, not fully cooked, not shelf stable, spaghetti and meatballs in marinara sauce products due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically metal. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the products are no longer available for consumers to purchase. According to FS…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Business
New CBD Store Opens In Northern Westchester New CBD Store Opens In Northern Westchester
New CBD Store Opens In Northern Westchester A CBD outlet, which sells iterations of the cannabidiol portion of the marijuana plant for medicinal uses, has opened in Northern Westchester.  The 679th location of Your CBD Store® at 222 E. Main Street in Mount Kisco is already open to the public on Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. “Everything we do is focused on improving the lives of our customers," said Cathy Parlitsis, owner of the new location. "We are a high-quality learning environment where customer…

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by Christina Coulter
Springfield, MA
News
COVID-19: Food Prices Are Up - Some Items By As Much As 25 Percent COVID-19: Food Prices Are Up - Some Items By As Much As 25 Percent
Covid-19: Food Prices Are Up - Some Items By As Much As 25 Percent Food prices at grocery stores have increased by an average of 5.6 percent compared to the same time period last year. It’s another way COVID-19 has changed the economy, according to the latest price index provided by the United States Department of Agriculture. Some food prices have increased more than others. Only the price of fresh fruit seems to have gone down. The food product that saw the highest hike in price is beef and veal, followed by pork and eggs, according to the most recent information available from the USDA. Beef and veal are 25 percent more expensive in June 2020 than …

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by Kristin Palpini
Hartford, CT
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Mysterious Seed Packets Arriving In Mail Could Be A Scam - Don't Plant Them Mysterious Seed Packets Arriving In Mail Could Be A Scam - Don't Plant Them
Mysterious Seed Packets Arriving In Mail Could Be A Scam - Don't Plant Them People who have received mysterious seed packages through the mail are being advised: Do not plant them. Agriculture departments in 30 states are warning people about unsolicited seed deliveries that appear to be coming from China. The USDA is aware that people have been receiving these odd seed packets and is working with Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection to investigate the situation. The USDA urges anyone who receives unsolicited seed packets to hold onto them, as well as their labels and packaging, and contact their state plant regulatory office: Connecticut: (203) 97…

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by Kristin Palpini
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Politics
DC Watchdog Group: Nina Lowey A 'Warrior' In Protecting Animals From Experiments DC Watchdog Group: Nina Lowey A 'Warrior' In Protecting Animals From Experiments
DC Watchdog Group: Nina Lowey A 'Warrior' In Protecting Animals From Experiments U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey is dogged in her support for animals. What a fitting swan song. Lowey, 82, of Harrison,  is among the recipients of a 2019 Congressional Waste Warrior award for her outstanding leadership in ending wasteful and cruel taxpayer-funded animal She holds the 17th  district congressional seat in Westchester and Rockland counties and announced her retirement Oct. 10 after serving 31 years and currently chairs the House Appropriations Committee.  “In just the past year, Congresswoman Lowey was instrumental in stopping deadly government experiments on kittens and …

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by Donna Christopher
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies
Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies As consumers become increasingly concerned with food safety and quality, ensuring food safety in terms of allergen exposure is still vitally important to everyday health, the USDA warns. Millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food each year. There are eight major food allergens, and being aware of the signs and symptoms associated with an allergy attack can help to keep you safe and avoid potential triggers in the future. More than 160 foods have been identified that can cause allergic reactions in those with allergies. These foods make up about 90 percent of food allergic reactio…

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by Valerie Musson
Massapequa, NY
News
Recall Issued For Frozen Burrito Products Recall Issued For Frozen Burrito Products
Recall Issued For Frozen Burrito Products A recall has been issued for hundreds of pounds of frozen burrito products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. Culinary International, LLC, announced it is recalling approximately 626 pounds of egg burrito products labeled as chicken burrito products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The products contain eggs, a known allergen, which was not declared on the product label. Items subject to recall were produced on Sept. 10 last year and include six-ounce packages of “evol. CILANTRO …

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
News
Recall Alert Issued For Raw Beef Products Recall Alert Issued For Raw Beef Products
Recall Alert Issued For Raw Beef Products More than 130,000 pounds of raw ground beef products are being recalled due to the potential of plastic contamination. Rastelli Bros., Inc., which operates out of Swedesboro, N.J., is recalling approximately 130,464 pounds of raw ground beef, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.  The recalled items were produced between Thursday, Oct. 3 and Tuesday, Oct. 15. They bear establishment number “EST. 7877-A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to distribution centers and further sent to retail locations throu…

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by Zak Failla
Shelton, CT
News
Recall Issued For Poultry Products Produced Without Import Inspection Recall Issued For Poultry Products Produced Without Import Inspection
Recall Issued For Poultry Products Produced Without Import Inspection The USDA is warning consumers of a recall on poultry products that were produced without being properly inspected after they were imported stateside. Cay Thi Queentrees Food USA, the importer of record out of California, is recalling approximately 43,848 pounds of poultry products that were imported and distributed in the United States without the benefit of FSIS import re-inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. FSIS noted the products were imported from Vietnam, a country ineligible to export poultry products to the U.S. Recal…

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by Zak Failla
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Schools
Fairfield County Based Group Fills Gap For Hungry Students Fairfield County Based Group Fills Gap For Hungry Students
Fairfield County Based Group Fills Gap For Hungry Students Imagine the anxiety a child feels when he's "insecure" about where his next meal will be. Even kids in Fairfield County's pricey zip codes live with the worry. Based on data compiled during the past school year, there are schools in Fairfield, Greenwich, Norwalk and Stamford with at least 50 percent of children eligible for free and reduced-price meals in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) school nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program, according to the Connecticut State Department of Education. Children may receive free or reduced-price meals if the househ…

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by Donna Christopher