Nationwide Recall Issued For Soup Product Due To Misbranding, Undeclared Allergen Nationwide Recall Issued For Soup Product Due To Misbranding, Undeclared Allergen
Nationwide Recall Issued For Soup Product Due To Misbranding, Undeclared Allergen A company recalled thousands of pounds of soup mix products because they contain an undeclared allergen. MSI Express Inc. recalled about 16,498 pounds of chicken and rice soup mix products because they contain undeclared milk, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Wednesday, July 20. The recall includes the company's "Knorr Professional Soup Du Jour Red Thai Style Curry Chicken With Rice Soup Mix" with a Best By date of Jan. 19, 2024, for products distributed in the US, FSIS said.  The recalled soup mix products come …
PA TikTok User Exposes Doctors Lack Of Monkey Pox Knowledge When She Gets The Disease PA TikTok User Exposes Doctors Lack Of Monkey Pox Knowledge When She Gets The Disease
PA TikTok User Exposes Doctors Lack Of Monkey Pox Knowledge When She Gets The Disease A Pittsburgh woman caught Monkey Pox, but when she first asked to be tested for the fast-spreading disease, her doctors said "what is that?" so she took to TikTok to spread the details about how medical system in the US is unprepared to handle the disease. Halle, known as @bertsbeess on TikTok, woke up with a skin rash on her face and chest on Sunday, June 26, but it took her five days to find a doctor who would take her suspicion that it could be Monkey Pox seriously. After multiple rounds to primary care physicians, calls to the Center For Disease Control, and a  dermatologist cancel…
COVID-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists COVID-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists
Covid-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists More people are contracting the Omicron strain of COVID-19 multiple times in quicker sequences compared to other subvariants, and a newly emerging mutant of the strain is sparking concerns among scientists. The BA.5 strain is now the most dominant COVID variant in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  A new mutation of the Omicron strain -- identified as BA.2.75 -- is being described as perhaps the most contagious yet. "Previous infections from Omicron are not giving us the same antibody protection against the newer variants," Dr. Alok Patel of St…
Ford Recalls Vehicles Due To Under-Hood Fire Risk Ford Recalls Vehicles Due To Under-Hood Fire Risk
Ford Recalls Vehicles Due To Under-Hood Fire Risk Ford is recalling some 2021 Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators over a defect that could spark fires under the hoods. The recall involves more than 66,000 vehicles in the US built between July 2020 and August 2021. At issue is a printed circuit board that is “uniquely susceptible to a high-current short” and was installed on the models during that time period, according to Ford. So far, there have been at least 21 reports of under-hood fires, including 18 involving vehicles owned by rental companies, Ford said. The defect has even affected vehicles that were parked and turned off. The com…
Spike In Overdoses Reported In This CT County Spike In Overdoses Reported In This CT County
Spike In Overdoses Reported In This CT County A Connecticut county is reporting a spike alert in overdoses associated with the supply of available drugs in the area. Litchfield County County officials reported that from Tuesday, June 28 to Tuesday, July 5, there were dozens of overdoses, with two of them fatal, according to Fox61. A spike alert is triggered when there have been more than three overdoses in a 24-hour period, officials said. When an alert is issued, the county's Opiate Task Force responds with messaging to make sure that drug users are aware and also offers information on where and how to get help. Some of the resource…
Harley-Davidson 'HOG' Group To Tour Maryland During Rally Harley-Davidson 'HOG' Group To Tour Maryland During Rally
Harley-Davidson 'HOG' Group To Tour Maryland During Rally Hundreds of HOGS are heading to Maryland. Harley-Davidson has chosen Solomons in Calvert County as the location for one of their mid-Atlantic Regional HOG (Harley Owners Group) rallies, bringing upwards of 1,500 motorcyclists to the region. The rally begins on Thursday, June 23, and will run through Saturday, June 25, officials from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office said. “Approximately 1,500 attendees are expected to attend this rally over the planned (three)-day event, with HOG members and their families from all across the US and Canada, coming to ride and explore Maryland,” official…
Average Price For Gas Drops Slightly: Here's Latest Breakdown By County In NY Average Price For Gas Drops Slightly: Here's Latest Breakdown By County In NY
Average Price For Gas Drops Slightly: Here's Latest Breakdown By County In NY Drivers got a slight break on gas prices over the weekend.  After the average price per gallon nationally had been $5 or more for the previous seven days for the first time on record, the average price on Monday, June 20 is $4.98, down three cents from last week. A year ago at this time, the price was around $3.07 per gallon. Here's a breakdown of average prices by state in the region: New York, $5.08 Connecticut, $4.94 Massachusetts, $5.00 New Jersey, $4.99 Pennsylvania, $5.03 Rhode Island, $4.97 New Hampshire, $4.95 Vermont, $5.00 Maine, $5.07 For a breakdown of prices in New…
MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup
MetLife Stadium Hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup MetLife Stadium is among 16 stadiums across the US, Mexico and Canada chosen to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup games, FIFA’s president said Thursday, June 16. Other East Coast host cities include Philadelphia, Boston and Miami. “We are honored to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup with our neighbors across the Hudson, and we are fully prepared to deliver the world-class experience that the beautiful game deserves,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said.  “Future generations of New Jerseyans will remember fondly that, on the heels of a global pandemic, the biggest sporting event in the world was hosted…
Albany Among 'Juiced Up' Areas Likely To See Home Prices Decline, New Report Says Albany Among 'Juiced Up' Areas Likely To See Home Prices Decline, New Report Says
Albany Among 'Juiced Up' Areas Likely To See Home Prices Decline, New Report Says The Albany area is among the US housing markets that are most likely to see home prices decline as the COVID-19 pandemic housing boom comes to an end, Fortune Magazine reports. Analysts told the outlet that US home prices are now priced ahead of what incomes can support, with the overvaluation varying greatly by market. A market risk assessment found that of roughly 400 metropolitan statistical areas, 67.9 percent were deemed overvalued, Fortune reports. That’s up from 64.7 percent in April. Analysts told the outlet that only 24.5 percent of US housing markets are considered “…
NJ's Top Cop Orders Extra Security For Schools Following Texas Massacre NJ's Top Cop Orders Extra Security For Schools Following Texas Massacre
NJ's Top Cop Orders Extra Security For Schools Following Texas Massacre Acting New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin ordered State Police and all 21 county prosecutors Tuesday night to immediately boost law enforcement presence at schools statewide following the Texas massacre. "The safety of our state's residents—including and especially our children—is my top priority," Platkin said after he and State Police Supt. Col. Patrick Callahan had a virtual emergency meeting with law enforcement officers throughout New Jersey. The purpose, he said, was to "ensure coordination in the aftermath of this tragedy." The deadliest school shooting since the 2012 sl…
Hyundai Recalls 239,000 Cars Due To Exploding Seat Belt Parts Hyundai Recalls 239,000 Cars Due To Exploding Seat Belt Parts
Hyundai Recalls 239,000 Cars Due To Exploding Seat Belt Parts Nearly a quarter million vehicles are being subject to a recall due to potentially exploding seat belt parts that could pose a risk to drivers and passengers. Hyundai announced that it will be recalling approximately 239,000 vehicles due to seat belt pretensioners that potentially could pose an explosion risk following complaints of at least three injuries - including two in the US - according to officials. Related story - Hyundai Issues Recall For 215K Midsize Cars Due To Leaky Fuel Hose The latest recall expands on previous recalls and includes 2019 through 2022 Accents (61,000 vehicles)…
These Are Most Common Monkeypox Symptoms These Are Most Common Monkeypox Symptoms
These Are Most Common Monkeypox Symptoms As more cases of monkeypox are being investigated in countries, including the US, where the disease is not typically found, the most common symptoms have been released.  According to the CDC, monkeypox presents as a flu-like illness accompanied by: Swelling of the lymph nodes Rashes and lesions on the face and body Fever Chills Muscle aches In addition, the World Health Organization named these other possible symptoms:  Headache Back pain Asthenia (profound weakness) The WHO said on Saturday, May 21 that "current evidence suggests that those who are most at risk are those who …