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Moore Says Trump ‘Is Lying’ As Potomac Sewage Spill Fight Turns Into Federal Showdown Moore Says Trump ‘Is Lying’ As Potomac Sewage Spill Fight Turns Into Federal Showdown
Moore Says Trump ‘Is Lying’ As Potomac Sewage Spill Fight Turns Into Federal Showdown Ding, ding. The political fight over the record-setting Potomac sewage spill exploded Wednesday, as Maryland Gov. Wes Moore accused President Donald Trump of “lying to the public” — and the White House fired back. Moore's latest verbal haymaker comes after Trump said the federal government would step in to assist before backtracking and demanding local officials "politely" ask for his office's help. Moore said the federal government — not Maryland — has been responsible for the Potomac Interceptor for more than a century. “For the past century, the federal government has been responsible …
Trump Backtracks On Potomac Sewage Spill, Tells Officials To 'Call Me Politely' Trump Backtracks On Potomac Sewage Spill, Tells Officials To 'Call Me Politely'
Trump Backtracks On Potomac Sewage Spill, Tells Officials To 'Call Me Politely' The political fight over the record-setting Potomac sewage spill escalated Tuesday, as President Donald Trump shifted his stance on federal involvement — and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore quickly fired back. Less than a day after directing federal authorities and FEMA to step in, Trump declared Tuesday morning that “The Federal Government is not at all involved” in the massive wastewater spill flooding the Potomac River. “Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., who are responsible for the massive sewage spill in the Potomac River, must get to work, IMMEDIATELY,” Trump wrote at 10:55 a.m. on Tru…
Another Potomac Sewage Spill Sends E. Coli Through The Roof, Officials Warn Another Potomac Sewage Spill Sends E. Coli Through The Roof, Officials Warn
Another Potomac Sewage Spill Sends E. Coli Through The Roof, Officials Warn Just days after a massive sewage overflow sent bacteria levels soaring along the Potomac River, DC Water says another overflow happened — but this one never reached the river. A limited overflow was reported at the collapse site earlier this week, when two bypass pumps clogged with non-disposable wipes were taken out of service for cleaning, according to DC Water. During a period of high flow, wastewater temporarily exceeded pumping capacity, officials said. The overflow was estimated at less than 5,000 gallons. DC Water says the overflow was contained on-site by an earthen dam and trench …
Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Sold In CT Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Sold In CT
Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Sold In CT Consumers are being urged to check their refrigerators and freezers after federal food safety officials issued a public health alert tied to a popular brand of ground beef. The alert, issued by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), warns that a batch of Organic Rancher ground beef may be contaminated with E. coli, a potentially dangerous bacteria that can cause severe illness. Although the beef is no longer being sold, officials say consumers may still have the product at home. It was shipped to distributor locations in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, and Maryland, and later…
Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk
Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk A recall of over 167,000 pounds of ground beef shipped nationwide is raising concerns about possible E. coli contamination. The recall, issued by Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co., affects products distributed to restaurants across the US. Health officials have linked the beef to 15 illnesses in one state, with symptoms appearing between Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, and Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Key Details  Fresh products: “Use by” date of Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 Frozen products: Production date of Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 Inspection mark: “EST. 2574B” View product list here View product…
New Update On Food Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving New Update On Food Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving
New Update On Food Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving With Thanksgiving meals just a day away, there are concerns over the nation's food supply after multiple major recalls the last few days. Federal authorities are now saying that all products linked to the outbreaks are off the shelves and products currently being sold are safe to eat. After a deadly E. coli outbreak, a California-based company pulled bagged organic carrots from such popular retailers as Whole Foods, Walmart and Trader Joe's.  For the latest info from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), click here. In a Listeria outbreak linked to meat and poultry pr…
Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk
Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk A major, nationwide recall is underway for more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef due to possible contamination with E. coli. Wolverine Packing Co., based in Detroit, issued the recall, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced late Wednesday night, Nov. 20. The affected products include fresh ground beef with a “use by” date of Nov. 14 and frozen products marked with a production date of Oct. 22. The items, bearing establishment number “EST. 2574B” inside the USDA inspection mark, were shipped to restaurants nationwide. View the full product …
1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States, Including NY, From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots 1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States, Including NY, From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots
1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States, Including NY, From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots An E. coli outbreak linked to carrots has left one person dead and sickened 39 people in 18 states. Click here for a new, updated story: Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) says the infections have come from multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, which is based in Bakersfield, California.  "Carrots on store shelves right now are likely not affected but may be in people's homes," the CDC said. "If you have any recalled carrots…
McDonald's IDs Source Of E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Quarter Pounders McDonald's IDs Source Of E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Quarter Pounders
McDonald's IDs Source Of E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Quarter Pounders Health officials have pinpointed the specific ingredient that triggered an E. coli outbreak at McDonald’s that killed one person and sickened dozens more across several states. Testing done by the Colorado Department of Agriculture eliminated Quarter Pounder beef patties as the source of the outbreak, McDonald’s confirmed on Sunday, Oct. 27. That leaves the restaurant’s slivered onions, which are primarily used on Quarter Pounder hamburgers, as the likely source of contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Earlier Report: E. Coli Outbreak Tied To McDonald'…
E. Coli Outbreak Tied To McDonald's Hamburgers Yet To Be Confirmed In Northeast E. Coli Outbreak Tied To McDonald's Hamburgers Yet To Be Confirmed In Northeast
E. Coli Outbreak Tied To McDonald's Hamburgers Yet To Be Confirmed In Northeast Dozens of people across ten states have been sickened in connection with an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s hamburgers. At least 49 people reported falling ill, including ten who were hospitalized and one who died, after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in an alert issued Tuesday, Oct. 22. Authorities have not yet identified which specific ingredient is contaminated, prompting McDonald’s to halt sales of Quarter Pounders as well as fresh slivered onions in several states. The 49 people sickened by the E. coli outbre…
E. Coli Found In Two Mount Olive Water Systems E. Coli Found In Two Mount Olive Water Systems
E. Coli Found In Two Mount Olive Water Systems A water boil advisory is in effect in parts of Morris County after E. coli was discovered in two distribution systems. E.coli was detected in routine water samples collected on Aug. 28 and Aug. 30 in Mount Olive. The boil water advisories cover the following water systems: Main Water System Cloverhill Development & Sutton Park Flanders Crossing Mount Olive Manor Regency at Flanders & Marveland Crescent Development Overlook Apartments Main Street & Park Place Mountain Avenue Laurel Drive Chestnut Way & Red Maple Lane Village Green Water System Village Green Apartments …
Raw Milk Recall In Lancaster County Due To E. Coli: PA Dept. Of Agriculture Raw Milk Recall In Lancaster County Due To E. Coli: PA Dept. Of Agriculture
Raw Milk Recall In Lancaster County Due To E. Coli: PA Dept. Of Agriculture A raw milk recall has been issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Meadow View Jerseys brand milk bought between Aug. 5-12 with a sell-by date of Aug. 19 should be thrown away immediately, according to the PA Dept. of Agriculture. It was sold in plastic gallon, quart, pint, and plastic and glass half-gallon jugs. Routine pathogen testing showed the milk was contaminated with E. coli, the department explained.  "Shigatoxin-producing E. coli can make people sick with diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis, and other illnesses," the dep…
E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Popular Northern Virginia Lake, State Health Officials Say E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Popular Northern Virginia Lake, State Health Officials Say
E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Popular Northern Virginia Lake, State Health Officials Say A cluster of stomach viruses including some people who have been diagnosed with E. coli has been linked to a Northern Virginia lake, state health officials said. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) said it is investigating a cluster of gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses in people who were in the Lake Anna area over Memorial Day weekend.  E. coli infection causes stomach cramps and diarrhea (often watery or bloody), and symptoms can also include vomiting, fever, and chills. In severe cases, the infection can damage organs, such as the kidneys, and lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS…
Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination: View Labels Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination: View Labels
Nationwide Recall Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination: View Labels A nationwide recall has been issued for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli. Cargill Meat Solutions, headquartered in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, is recalling approximately 16,240 pounds of the raw ground beef products, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Wednesday, May 1. The raw ground beef items were produced on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, 27.  The following products are subject to recall: 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing "93% LEAN 7% FAT ALL NATURAL LEAN GROUND BEEF" with lot code 117 and estab…
Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination
Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination Ground beef products distributed nationwide may be contaminated with E. coli and should not be consumed, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. FSIS has issued a Public Health Alert on Saturday afternoon, April 20.warning consumers about the issue. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. FSIS said it is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ and food service institutions’ freezers.  The raw ground beef products were produced on Thursday, March 28 and have a “Use/Freeze By” date o…
E. Coli Prompts Recall Of Costco Butternut Squash Sold In Virginia Stores E. Coli Prompts Recall Of Costco Butternut Squash Sold In Virginia Stores
E. Coli Prompts Recall Of Costco Butternut Squash Sold In Virginia Stores If you bought butternut squash from Costco recently, it may contain E. Coli. Safeway Fresh Foods, based in Vineland, NJ, is recalling fresh-cut butternut squash sold in Costco stores in several states, due to E. Coli found during routine testing. A letter was sent to customers who purchased the product between Sept. 7 and Sept. 15. The squash product was sold in Costco stores in Washington D.C.; Maryland (Gaithersburg, Frederick, Columbia, Wheaton, and Owings Mills); Pennsylvania (Robinson and Homestead); and Virginia (Fairfax, Sterling, Pentagon City, Leesburg, and Charlottsville). Click…
Contaminated Oysters: FDA Warns Virginia Restaurants, Stores Warned To Not Sell Shellfish Contaminated Oysters: FDA Warns Virginia Restaurants, Stores Warned To Not Sell Shellfish
Contaminated Oysters: FDA Warns Virginia Restaurants, Stores Warned To Not Sell Shellfish cThe US Food and Drug Administration has advised consumers, restaurants, and retailers across several states in the Northeast to dispose of raw oysters harvested from the Groton Approved Area in New London County, CT between Monday, Aug. 28 and Wednesday, Aug. 30, officials announced on Tuesday, Sept. 5.  The affected raw oysters were sent to retailers and distributors in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, and may have even been sent further than these states, according to the FDA.  The advisory was issued after the Connecticut Department of Agr…
Restaurants, Stores Warned Not To Sell Contaminated Oysters From This Area In Northeast Restaurants, Stores Warned Not To Sell Contaminated Oysters From This Area In Northeast
Restaurants, Stores Warned Not To Sell Contaminated Oysters From This Area In Northeast Federal officials are warning restaurants and stores across the Northeast to stop selling oysters harvested from an area in Connecticut, as they may be contaminated with pathogens that cause food poisoning.  The US Food and Drug Administration has advised consumers, restaurants, and retailers across several states in the Northeast to dispose of raw oysters harvested from the Groton Approved Area in New London County between Monday, Aug. 28 and Wednesday, Aug. 30, officials announced on Tuesday, Sept. 5.  The affected raw oysters were sent to retailers and distributors in Connectic…
3.4K Pounds Of Beef Chuck Product Recalled Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination 3.4K Pounds Of Beef Chuck Product Recalled Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination
3.4K Pounds Of Beef Chuck Product Recalled Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination Thousands of pounds of a beef chuck product are being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. Approximately 3,436 pounds of various weights of boneless items labeled "Elkhorn Valley Pride Angus Beef 61226 BEEF CHUCK 2PC BNLS" were packed on Thursday, Feb. 16,  the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Friday, March 24. View the product label here. The complete list of serial numbers and box count numbers can be found here. The product subject to recall bears the establishment number “EST. M-19549” inside the USDA mark of inspect…
Mansfield Issues Boil Water Order, Residents Scramble To Get Clean Supply Mansfield Issues Boil Water Order, Residents Scramble To Get Clean Supply
Mansfield Issues Boil Water Order, Residents Scramble To Get Clean Supply Mansfield issued a boil water order on Sunday, Sept. 11 after E. coli was detected in the Town's water supply. The order will stay in effect until further notice and until the Town gets three negative daily tests in a row.  The order applies to residents whose water comes from the Mansfield Water Division and not the Attleboro Division, the town added. Residents in Foxboro who also get their water from the Mansfield Division fall under the order as well.  Residents are being told to boil their water for at least one minute before cooling and bottling it for other purposes like coo…
Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli Concerns Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli Concerns
Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli Concerns A public health alert has been issued due to concerns that ground beef products may be associated with Escherichia coli (E. coli) illness, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.  A recall for the products contained in HelloFresh meal kits was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The meal kits containing ground beef for this public health alert were shipped to consumers from Saturday, July 2 to Thursday, July 21.  The following products are subject to the alert: 10-oz. plastic vacuum-packed pack…
Greater Boston Town Lifts Boil Water Order After E. Coli Detected In Supply Greater Boston Town Lifts Boil Water Order After E. Coli Detected In Supply
Greater Boston Town Lifts Boil Water Order After E. Coli Detected In Supply UPDATE: Wilmington has lifted its boil water order as of 8:10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 Residents in Wilmington are being ordered to boil their water after the town's water system tested positive for E. coli, the town said in a statement on Thursday, Sept. 8.  Under the order, residents should bring all water to a "rolling boil" for at least one minute before cooling and using, the town said. Afterwards the water should be safe safe to use.  https://t.co/okwjm6CfrY pic.twitter.com/M9crjYeVeO — Wilmington DPW (@WilmingtonDpw) September 8, 2022 In addition, all ice, beverages, uncooked…
E. Coli Found In Water At Baltimore Police, Fire Facilities E. Coli Found In Water At Baltimore Police, Fire Facilities
E. Coli Found In Water At Baltimore Police, Fire Facilities E. coli was detected in the drinking water of one Baltimore neighborhood — including some police and fire facilities, the DPW said. The discovery impacts 1,500 residential and commercial buildings in the 9th District Labor Day. WATER SAMPLING NOTICE: DPW has sampled several locations in City Council District 9: 1503 W. Lafayette Ave. (Fire Dept. Engine 8) and Police facilities at 1034 N. Mount St, 920 N. Carey St where total coliform, E.coli contaminants have been identified in the water. (Read thread) — BaltimoreDPW (@BaltimoreDPW) September 5, 2022 The DPW asks businesses and residen…
E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Wendy's Grows, CDC Says E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Wendy's Grows, CDC Says
E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Wendy's Grows, CDC Says A multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce in sandwiches at Wendy's has grown, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There have now been 55 more reported infections in the outbreak, bringing the total number of cases to 84, and hospitalizations to 34, the CDC announced Thursday, Aug. 25. In its initial report on the outbreak, about three dozen people were sickened, with 10 hospitalized, in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Wendy's said in a statement that it's "fully cooperating with public health authorities on their ongoi…
Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 100+ People: Report Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 100+ People: Report
Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 100+ People: Report The number of people sickened by an E. coli outbreak linked to Wendy's sandwiches continues to climb, the New York Post reports. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention initially said 37 people in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania were sickened from eating lettuce in the sandwiches, that number has since jumped to more than 100, the outlet said. Wendy's said it's taking precautions by throwing out and replacing the lettuce. More than 98 reports were received in Michigan for the month of August, compared to this time last year when the number was 20, the state's hea…
E. Coli Outbreak Sickening Dozens May Be Linked To Wendy's In 4 States, CDC Says E. Coli Outbreak Sickening Dozens May Be Linked To Wendy's In 4 States, CDC Says
E. Coli Outbreak Sickening Dozens May Be Linked To Wendy's In 4 States, CDC Says An E. coli outbreak in four states that may be linked to Wendy's has sickened at least 37 people and put 10 in the hospital, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of this outbreak, but many sick people reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania before getting sick, the CDC said. An illness related to the outbreak was also reported in Indiana. Wendy's said in a statement that it's "fully cooperating with public health authorities on their o…
E. Coli Found In This Bergen County Drinking Water System E. Coli Found In This Bergen County Drinking Water System
E. Coli Found In This Bergen County Drinking Water System A boil water advisory has been issued for several Bergen County towns after E. coli was discovered in the drinking water. The advisory was issued to Veolia customers in Cliffside Park, Edgewater, Fairview, Fort Lee, Leonia, Ridgefield and Palisades Park, the company said on Thursday, July 21. E. coli was confirmed in samples taken July 19 and 20, following a water main break at the Ridgefield plant, the company said. What should you do? Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for…
High E. Coli Levels Detected At Baltimore County's Cox’s Point Park High E. Coli Levels Detected At Baltimore County's Cox’s Point Park
High E. Coli Levels Detected At Baltimore County's Cox’s Point Park A popular Baltimore County waterway that has been a site of holiday traditions in previous years was off limits to party goers this year due to extremely high bacteria levels, reports CBS 13. Signs posted all around Cox Point Park warn people to stay away from the water in the Back River until further notice due to levels of E. coli that are so high, visitors can smell it, the outlet reports. Increased monitoring of the water comes after a released report in June revealed that the Back River Wastewater Plant had facility failures at almost every single level, CBS 13 continues. To read the …
Virginia Farm Responds To E. Coli Outbreak Allegedly Linked To Baby Goats Virginia Farm Responds To E. Coli Outbreak Allegedly Linked To Baby Goats
Virginia Farm Responds To E. Coli Outbreak Allegedly Linked To Baby Goats A dairy farm in Virginia has responding to a claim made in a press release posted by the Loudon County officials about an E. coli investigation.  Several E. coli cases were traced back to Georges Mill Farm in Lovettsville, from people who visited between March 6 and April 20, The Loudoun County Health Department said. Farm owner Molly Koiz said she and other farm workers "feel horrible" both that visitors got sick, and that the Loudoun County Health Department considers contact with the baby goats as the source of the illness. The Loudon County Health Department hung up on Daily Voice whe…
E. Coli Concerns Prompt Recall Of 120,000 Pounds Of Ground Beef: USDA E. Coli Concerns Prompt Recall Of 120,000 Pounds Of Ground Beef: USDA
E. Coli Concerns Prompt Recall Of 120,000 Pounds Of Ground Beef: USDA Ground beef products from a New Jersey-based meat manufacturer are being recalled over possible E. coli contamination, the USDA reports.  Lakeside Refrigerated Services, which is based in Swedesboro, is recalling more than 120,000 pounds of ground beef products sold from Feb. 1 to April 8, the USDA reports.  Products, bearing the establishment number "EST. 46841," were sold across the country. So far, no illnesses or reactions to the meat has been reported.  The USDA is urging anyone whose bought any of the products to throw them away immediately. More information about the …
Recall Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli Concerns Recall Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli Concerns
Recall Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To E. Coli Concerns A New Jersey-based establishment is recalling approximately 120,872 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The ground beef products were produced by Lakeside Refrigerated Services of Swedesboro, NJ  from Tuesday, Feb. 1 through Friday, April 8.  The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 46841” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The complete list of products and product codes for the b…