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Simsbury, CT
Business
143,000 Pounds Of Bologna Recalled Nationwide 143,000 Pounds Of Bologna Recalled Nationwide
143,000 Pounds Of Bologna Recalled Nationwide A wide-ranging recall has been issued for ready-to-eat bologna products distributed nationwide due to undeclared meat and poultry ingredients. The recall involves approximately 143,416 pounds of bologna produced by Gaiser’s European Style Provisions Inc., a Union, New Jersey–based company, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). An investigation revealed the affected items contain meat or poultry source materials not listed on their labels — a misbranding issue discovered after a complaint was submitted through the USDA Office of Inspector …

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Business
Recall Issued For Meat, Poultry Products Sold In NY Recall Issued For Meat, Poultry Products Sold In NY
Recall Issued For Meat, Poultry Products Sold In NY A popular line of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products has been pulled from shelves due to a safety concern impacting consumers in New York. The recall involves nearly 19,000 pounds of sausage and sliced meat and poultry items, according to a release from the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The affected products were produced between Tuesday, Feb. 19, and Thursday, April 24 by Smith Packing, LLC, based in Utica, New York. The issue was discovered after the company received consumer complaints about items that appeared off-color and had an unusua…

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by Joe Lombardi
Dale City, VA
News
Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says
Eating Too Much Chicken Raises Cancer Risk, Study Says A new study suggests that regularly eating large amounts of chicken could increase the risk of dying from gastrointestinal cancers. The research, conducted by a team at the National Institute of Gastroenterology in Italy and published in the journal Nutrients, followed nearly 5,000 adults over a two-decade period.  The analysis focused on weekly meat consumption, including poultry, and tracked health outcomes, particularly cancer-related deaths. The study found that people who ate more than 300 grams of poultry per week — about three or more standard servings — faced a 27 percent high…

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by Joe Lombardi
Annapolis, MD
Lifestyle
Highly Contagious Bird Flu Detected In Anne Arundel County Backyard Flock, Officials Say Highly Contagious Bird Flu Detected In Anne Arundel County Backyard Flock, Officials Say
Highly Contagious Bird Flu Detected In Anne Arundel County Backyard Flock, Officials Say A highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza has been detected in a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County, prompting state officials to quarantine the affected premises and depopulate the birds to prevent the disease from spreading, authorities announced. Maryland Department of Agriculture officials said preliminary testing confirmed the presence of highly contagious H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) on the property.  The US Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory is now expected to confirm the results in the coming days. The affected birds will not enter the fo…

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by Zak Failla
Albany, NY
News
Live Bird Markets Shut Down In Several NY Locales To Stop Avian Flu Spread Live Bird Markets Shut Down In Several NY Locales To Stop Avian Flu Spread
Live Bird Markets Shut Down In Several NY Locales To Stop Avian Flu Spread New York officials are taking aggressive action to stop the spread of bird flu. An order issued by the Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) on Friday, Feb. 7, directed live bird markets in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties to close for five days, Gov. Hochul’s office said. The emergency measure comes after health officials confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)–or bird flu–has been detected at seven live bird markets in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx since Friday, Jan. 31. Outbreaks have also been confirmed in Suffolk and Ulster counties, as D…

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by Michael Mashburn
New City, NY
News
First Goose Tests Positive For Bird Flu In Rockland, Officials Say First Goose Tests Positive For Bird Flu In Rockland, Officials Say
First Goose Tests Positive For Bird Flu In Rockland, Officials Say A wild Canada goose in Rockland County has tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu), marking the county's first confirmed case, officials announced. The Rockland County Department of Health said on Thursday, Feb. 6 that the infection was recently confirmed by Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The bird was found near a county lake, but officials did not specify the exact location.  The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are responsible for monitoring and testing for avian i…

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by Ben Crnic
Allentown, PA
News
Shocking Photos Show Thousands Of Dead Snow Geese Piled In PA Dumpster Amid Avian Flu Crisis Shocking Photos Show Thousands Of Dead Snow Geese Piled In PA Dumpster Amid Avian Flu Crisis
Shocking Photos Show Thousands Of Dead Snow Geese Piled In PA Dumpster Amid Avian Flu Crisis Avian influenza is spreading rapidly through Pennsylvania, hitting commercial poultry farms in multiple counties and triggering an aggressive multi-agency response. Governor Josh Shapiro signed a new law on Thursday, Feb. 6, aimed at expanding Pennsylvania’s workforce to combat the crisis. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) infections in poultry operations across Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Lehigh counties. The outbreak follows the state’s first confirmed case of 2025 on Jan. 27, when a 50,000-bird flock in Lehigh Co…

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by Jillian Pikora
Accokeek, MD
News
First Case Of Bird Flu At Commercial Broiler Farm In Maryland Confirmed First Case Of Bird Flu At Commercial Broiler Farm In Maryland Confirmed
First Case Of Bird Flu At Commercial Broiler Farm In Maryland Confirmed A highly contagious strain of avian influenza has reached a commercial broiler farm in Worcester County, making it the first confirmed case in the area and the ninth on the Delmarva Peninsula, agricultural officials announced. The Maryland Department of Agriculture reported the presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenza this week, marking the fifth infected commercial poultry farm on the Eastern Shore and the sixth in the state following a backyard flock case in Montgomery County. In total, nine commercial poultry farms in the Delmarva region—including two in Kent County, Delaware, and…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
Lifestyle
Backyard Flock Quarantined, Depopulated After Bird Flu Detected In Montgomery County Backyard Flock Quarantined, Depopulated After Bird Flu Detected In Montgomery County
Backyard Flock Quarantined, Depopulated After Bird Flu Detected In Montgomery County A highly contagious strain of avian influenza has been detected in a Montgomery County backyard flock, prompting quarantines and immediate depopulation of affected birds, state officials announced. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI), a deadly airborne virus that spreads easily among birds. Maryland Department of Agriculture officials have taken swift action to prevent further spread, ensuring that birds from the infected flock will not enter the food system. Final confirmation from the US Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinar…

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by Zak Failla
Albany, NY
Business
Inspectors Found ‘General Filth’ At Boar’s Head Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak: USDA Inspectors Found ‘General Filth’ At Boar’s Head Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak: USDA
Inspectors Found ‘General Filth’ At Boar’s Head Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak: USDA Inspectors found "general filth," poor sanitation practices, and structural issues at Boar’s Head facilities, including the Virginia plant linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak that killed 10 people and hospitalized 60, according to a newly released USDA report. A detailed report by the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has revealed alarming findings at Boar’s Head’s Virginia facility, tied to a 2024 outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes that resulted in 10 deaths and 60 hospitalizations across 19 states.  The outbreak, traced to liverwurst products f…

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by Joe Lombardi
Aberdeen, MD
News
State Officials Quarantine Maryland Farm After Bird Flu Detected At Poultry Farm State Officials Quarantine Maryland Farm After Bird Flu Detected At Poultry Farm
State Officials Quarantine Maryland Farm After Bird Flu Detected At Poultry Farm State officials are on high alert after detecting a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) case at a commercial broiler operation in Maryland, marking the first incident in the state since 2023 and the third in the Delmarva region this month. Routine testing at a Caroline County poultry farm has uncovered a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, state officials announced Friday, Jan. 10.  The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has quarantined the farm, with all birds from the infected flock being depopulated to prevent further spread. “This is the first commercial HPA…

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by Zak Failla
Annapolis, MD
News
First US Human Death From Bird Flu Reported First US Human Death From Bird Flu Reported
First US Human Death From Bird Flu Reported Authorities have confirmed the first human death in the United States caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or H5N1.  The announcement was made by the Louisiana Department of Health on Monday, Jan. 6.  Earlier Report: First Severe Bird Flu Case Confirmed In US The patient, a man over 65 with underlying health conditions, was hospitalized before succumbing to the illness after exposure to a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds. The Louisiana Department of Health said it has conducted a public health investigation and found no additional cases or …

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by Joe Lombardi
Torrington, CT
News
Egg Prices Soar As Bird Flu Cases Rise Dramatically: Here's What To Know Egg Prices Soar As Bird Flu Cases Rise Dramatically: Here's What To Know
Egg Prices Soar As Bird Flu Cases Rise Dramatically: Here's What To Know The bird flu outbreak in the United States is causing egg prices to hit new highs, affecting consumers across the nation.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported increased cases of the virus in several states, leading to concerns over food supply. As producers respond to the outbreak, many are culling infected flocks to prevent further spread. This has led to a notable drop in egg production.  According to the USDA, current egg prices are nearly double what they were last year, leaving shoppers feeling the pinch at the grocery store. Nearly 129 mi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Waldorf, MD
News
'Highly-Pathogenic' Avian Flu Strain Found In Backyard Flock In Maryland 'Highly-Pathogenic' Avian Flu Strain Found In Backyard Flock In Maryland
'Highly-Pathogenic' Avian Flu Strain Found In Backyard Flock In Maryland Some animals have been quarantined or euthanized after a highly-pathogenic strain of bird flu was found in a Charles County backyard. The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued an alert this week regarding the spread of H5N1 avian influenza that was reported in a backyard flock this week. Officials say that they have "quarantined all affected premises, and birds on the properties are being or have been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease."  Birds from the affected flocks will not enter the food system, they noted. "Avian influenza is a highly contagious airborne respi…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
Lifestyle
Family Not Crowing As It Faces Thousands In Fines For Rooster Complaints: Report Family Not Crowing As It Faces Thousands In Fines For Rooster Complaints: Report
Family Not Crowing As It Faces Thousands In Fines For Rooster Complaints: Report A community is stepping up to support a Baltimore County family after their rooster cost them thousands of dollars in fines after a neighbor's complaints of the family pet, reports CBS News. Jackie and Drew Tanenbaum have gained support from their community after complaints against their rooster Wilbur's crowing. Complaints initially began coming in only days after the family brought home the 8 hens and Wilbur, with the neighbor pleading with the Tanenbaum's to get rid of Wilbur, the outlet continues. The neighbor decided to take their complaints to the County, which fined the family $150. …

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by Annie DeVoe
Yonkers, NY
News
Chicken, Turkey Wraps Sold In NY Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Chicken, Turkey Wraps Sold In NY Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Chicken, Turkey Wraps Sold In NY Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A Massachusetts-based company is recalling various chicken and turkey wraps that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Rachael’s Food Corporation recalled about 2,246 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry wraps, according to an announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Saturday, July 30. The recalled wraps were produced between Friday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 20, and were shipped to retail locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. Officials said there haven't been …

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by Nicole Valinote
Middletown, NJ
News
Bird Flu Kills Backyard Flock In NJ Bird Flu Kills Backyard Flock In NJ
Bird Flu Kills Backyard Flock In NJ The first case of bird flu killed a backyard flock on the Jersey Shore, NJ Advance Media said.  At least 10 ducks have died and an undisclosed number of chickens got sick as a result of the avian influenza outbreak in Monmouth County, the outlet said.  While the national outbreak has driven up the price of eggs and chicken, properly cooked foul is harmless to humans even when it's infected by the flu, agriculture experts say. Almost 40 million birds have become infected in 338 backyard and commercial flocks in 35 states this year, according to the USDA.  The current bird f…

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by Jon Craig
Massapequa, NY
Business
Increases In Cost Of Eggs, Meat Linked To Bird Flu Increases In Cost Of Eggs, Meat Linked To Bird Flu
Increases In Cost Of Eggs, Meat Linked To Bird Flu With the avian flu detected in nearly half the states across the country, it has posed an unexpected price hike for consumers looking to purchase poultry, eggs, and other produce in advance of the spring holidays. Earlier this year, upwards of 25 states announced a rise in positive cases of a dangerous, easily-transmissible strain of avian flu. According to reports, the outbreak of bird flu has led to an unexpected rise in grocery bills, specifically on the price of meat and eggs, which have doubled in some states over the past several months since the flu was first recorded. The price hi…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Business
COVID-19: Shortages Of Meat, Eggs Could Be Coming, Supermarket CEO Says COVID-19: Shortages Of Meat, Eggs Could Be Coming, Supermarket CEO Says
Covid-19: Shortages Of Meat, Eggs Could Be Coming, Supermarket CEO Says A shortage of meat and eggs could impact supermarkets as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause supply chain issues, according to the CEO of a grocery store chain.  John Catsimatidis, the CEO of supermarket chain Gristedes Foods, told Fox News that the Omicron variant is taking a toll on the supply chain. "What we're seeing the Northeast is price increases," he told the news station. "The prices of eggs are going up, the price of poultry the price of beef, all across the board, because they're supplying the product but increasing the prices to try to control the demand." The Wa…

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by Nicole Valinote