Lititz, PA
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Measles Exposure Alert: Out-of-State Visitor With Virus Stops In Lititz: PA Dept. Of Health Measles Exposure Alert: Out-of-State Visitor With Virus Stops In Lititz: PA Dept. Of Health
Measles Exposure Alert: Out-of-State Visitor With Virus Stops In Lititz: PA Dept. Of Health A person from another state who was contagious with measles visited four Pennsylvania counties earlier this month, prompting a public health alert from the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Thursday, Aug. 21. The individual, who has since left the Commonwealth, may have exposed others while stopping in Adams, Clearfield, Lancaster, and York counties between Aug. 4 and Aug. 12. People may have been exposed to measles if they were at one of the following locations during the specified times: Sapp Bros. Travel Center, Clearfield — Aug. 5, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Farmhouse Restaurant at the Bar…

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by Jillian Pikora
White Plains, NY
Business
32,000 Pounds Of Meat Products Pulled Nationwide Over Fake Inspection Labels 32,000 Pounds Of Meat Products Pulled Nationwide Over Fake Inspection Labels
32,000 Pounds Of Meat Products Pulled Nationwide Over Fake Inspection Labels A company is recalling tens of thousands of pounds of meat after federal investigators discovered that products were sold with counterfeit inspection labels. Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC, based in Edison, New Jersey, is pulling back approximately 32,000 pounds of chorizo, pork chops, and ribs.  The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the items were produced without required federal inspection but carried a false USDA mark, making them unsafe to eat. The recall covers six types of vacuum-sealed products under the “Olancho” and “Sabrositos Hondureños” labels, including m…

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by Joe Lombardi
Yonkers, NY
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First 2025 Human Case Of West Nile Virus In Westchester Confirmed In Yonkers First 2025 Human Case Of West Nile Virus In Westchester Confirmed In Yonkers
First 2025 Human Case Of West Nile Virus In Westchester Confirmed In Yonkers The first human case of West Nile Virus this year has been confirmed in Westchester County, health officials announced.  The case involves a man from Yonkers, the Westchester County Department of Health said on Wednesday, Aug. 20.  "This first case of West Nile Virus should remind all of us to remove standing water around our homes every time after it rains, and use repellents when we spend time outdoors, especially from dusk to dawn, when mosquitoes are most active," Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said.  Health Department staff will inspect and treat the area a…

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by Ben Crnic
Morristown, NJ
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Malaria Case Reported In Morris County Resident With No Travel History: Officials Malaria Case Reported In Morris County Resident With No Travel History: Officials
Malaria Case Reported In Morris County Resident With No Travel History: Officials New Jersey health officials are investigating a rare case of malaria in a Morris County resident who had not traveled internationally, according to the Department of Health. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) said it is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to determine how the person became infected. Officials said it is possible the case was acquired in New Jersey.  If confirmed, it would be the state’s first locally acquired case of malaria since 1991. Malaria is caused by a parasite spread by Anopheles mosquitoes. Symptoms can include feve…

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by Cecilia Levine
Northampton, MA
Business
Cookware Could Pose Lead Hazard, FDA Says: What To Know Cookware Could Pose Lead Hazard, FDA Says: What To Know
Cookware Could Pose Lead Hazard, FDA Says: What To Know Federal regulators are urging consumers to stop using certain cookware after tests revealed the products may leach dangerous levels of lead into food. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that some imported aluminum, brass, and aluminum-alloy cookware sold in the US has been found to release lead during cooking. This poses a potential health hazard. The agency said the problem involves products made from alloys known as Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium. Among the flagged products is a line of pots labeled “Kadai/Karahi Tiger White,” sold at Mannan Supermarket in Jamaica…

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by Joe Lombardi
Norwalk, CT
Business
Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears
Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears A popular cheese sold at a supermarket with locations across the East Coast has been pulled from shelves following a supplier alert that triggered a multi-state recall. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. announced it is recalling its Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese and several products containing the cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  The bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.  Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms including high fever, sev…

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by Joe Lombardi
Yorktown, NY
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Summer COVID-19 Wave Builds: Nimbus Variant Still Dominant As Stratus Rises Summer COVID-19 Wave Builds: Nimbus Variant Still Dominant As Stratus Rises
Summer Covid-19 Wave Builds: Nimbus Variant Still Dominant As Stratus Rises Beach trips and heat waves aren’t the only things rising this summer. COVID-19 signals are climbing nationwide, and two Omicron offshoots appear to be leading the charge. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, Aug. 8 upgraded national wastewater viral activity for COVID-19 from “low” to “moderate,” a change that arrives just as families prep for back-to-school.  Nationally, SARS‑CoV‑2 concentrations are up about 30 percent over the last month, with the Gulf Coast roughly double early‑June levels, according to CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System. Wast…

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by Joe Lombardi
Paterson, NJ
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Day 4 Without Water For Thousands Of Passaic County Residents Day 4 Without Water For Thousands Of Passaic County Residents
Day 4 Without Water For Thousands Of Passaic County Residents Thousands of residents in Paterson, Prospect Park, Haledon, and North Haledon remain under a boil water advisory (and many without water at all) after a 30-inch main broke near Hinchliffe Stadium on Friday, Aug. 8, according to Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC). Repairs are expected to be completed within 24 to 36 hours, PVWC said Sunday, Aug. 10. Crews have begun a “more complex approach to cut off the flow” in hopes of isolating the leak today. Residents may still have low or no water pressure and discolored water. “Please continue to boil your water or use bottled water until you ar…

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, VA
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Ultra-Processed Foods Dominate Most Americans' Diets, CDC Says: Here's How Much Ultra-Processed Foods Dominate Most Americans' Diets, CDC Says: Here's How Much
Ultra-Processed Foods Dominate Most Americans' Diets, CDC Says: Here's How Much Foods like hamburgers, bakery treats, and sugary drinks made up more than half of what Americans ate over the past two years, according to a new study. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said ultra-processed foods accounted for about 55% of the average American's daily calories. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey collected data from August 2021 through August 2023. Children ate even more foods full of sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. Ultra-processed foods made up nearly 62% of daily calories for people 18 and younger, compared to 53% fo…

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by Chris Spiker
Lebanon, PA
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West Nile Detected In PA; Here’s Where West Nile Mosquito Spraying Is Scheduled In Lebanon West Nile Detected In PA; Here’s Where West Nile Mosquito Spraying Is Scheduled In Lebanon
West Nile Detected In PA; Here’s Where West Nile Mosquito Spraying Is Scheduled In Lebanon Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been detected in Berks and Lebanon counties, prompting safety warnings in Reading and a mosquito control operation in several Lebanon County communities, officials announced on Friday, Aug. 8. In Reading, a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Berks County Conservation District told the city’s Public Works Department. While the current risk of transmission is considered low, officials warned that ongoing virus activity could lead to truck spraying in the affected area. Residents are urged to take precautions, including staying indoo…

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by Jillian Pikora
Paterson, NJ
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Boil Water Advisory Issued For Entire City Of Paterson After Water Main Break Boil Water Advisory Issued For Entire City Of Paterson After Water Main Break
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Entire City Of Paterson After Water Main Break A major water main break in Paterson has prompted a boil water advisory for the entire city, officials with the Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) announced Friday, Aug. 8. The break occurred near Hinchliffe Stadium, triggering concerns over water safety for residents and businesses across Paterson. “This advisory is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice,” PVWC said. Boil water before use: That includes drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, and washing dishes. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute, then cooled before us…

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by Cecilia Levine
Warwick, NY
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First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Of 2025 Season Found In Greenwood Lake First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Of 2025 Season Found In Greenwood Lake
First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Of 2025 Season Found In Greenwood Lake Orange County health officials have confirmed the season’s first pool of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus, prompting renewed warnings for residents to take precautions against bites and mosquito breeding.  The discovery of the virus-carrying mosquitoes in the Greenwood Lake area was announced on Wednesday, Aug. 6, by Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and the Orange County Department of Health as part of the county’s ongoing mosquito surveillance program. The positive test came during routine monitoring and signals the beginning of a potentially long mosquito season in the Hu…

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by Ben Crnic