Salmonella Outbreak Hitting Pet Food Brands
A long-running outbreak of drug-resistant salmonella infections tied to raw turkey products is also showing up in pet food that has sickened at least three people, two of them children.
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A long-running outbreak of drug-resistant salmonella infections tied to raw turkey products is also showing up in pet food that has sickened at least three people, two of them children.
First, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said not to kiss or snuggle with your chickens; now, the agency is cautioning against PDA with pet hedgehogs.
A dozen cases have been linked to the DMV -- three in Maryland, 8 in Virginia and one case in Delaware.
Giant Foods has removed some items from their stores following a concern that they believe may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella.
More than 6.5 million pounds of various raw, non-intact beef products may be contaminated with Salmonella. These items were shipped to retail locations and institutions nationwide.
As disease-carrying ticks continue to spread across the country, many Americans are turning to an inventive and all-natural approach to removing ticks: chickens.
The maker of Ritz Crackers and Ritz Bits is recalling some of their products over potential risk of salmonella.
An outbreak of salmonella linked to raw turkey products has sickened at least 90 people across 26 states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
Health officials want people to stay away from Honey Smacks cereal.
After more than 200 million eggs were recalled by an egg farm in North Carolina, 35 people have now been diagnosed with salmonella linked to the contaminated food.
French dairy giant Lactalis said baby milk products produced at its Craon factory could have been contaminated with salmonella for more than a decade.
Federal health officials say the outbreak of Salmonella Poona infections from imported cucumbers has reached Maryland.
Giant Food has recalled Glutino Rosemary and Olive Oil Snack Crackers due to potential salmonella contamination.
Nine people died from tainted peanut butter that may have been intentionally shipped.
A Rockville company is recalling all packages of a food product because of potential salmonella contamination.
Officials say a Maryland company distributed an ingredient that triggered a salmonella outbreak that's made almost 60 Buncombe County, N.C. residents sick.
Missouri-based Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling a third type of dry dog food because of salmonella concerns. All three products were made at a Gaston, S.C., plant, where production was suspended April 8. The plant is the same one that made mold-contaminated food that killed dozens of dogs nationwide in 2005.
Federal health officials are investigating a growing outbreak of salmonella that has sickened 90 people in 19 states and the District of Columbia, according to a Food and Drug Administration memo.
Maryland health officials are warning people to take care when handling baby animals after six people fell ill after being exposed to baby turtles.
Besides New York, the livers also were sold in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Minnesota.
Wegmans is recalling Turkish Pine Nuts sold in the Bulk Foods Department.
Turkish pine nuts sold in bulk at Wegmans, an upscale grocery-store chain, have been linked to a salmonella outbreak that sent two people to hospitals and sickened 40 others in five East Coast states and Arizona.
Wegmans Food Markets is recalling 5,000 pounds of pine nuts sold in the bulk foods department of its stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland citing possible salmonella contamination.
Health officials say 39 people have been sickened from a salmonella outbreak spread through handling baby chicks or ducklings.
The Frederick County Health Department says 18 people reported symptoms consistent with salmonella poisoning from tainted pork served at a church pancake breakfast in Thurmont in March.
Hours before a looming government shutdown on Friday, Congress passed a new federal spending package bill that includes the full cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
WJZ First Alert Weather Days from tonight through Monday as temperatures stay below freezing.
Baltimore City Health Department has declared its first code blue extreme cold alert of the winter season.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
As the holiday season is in full swing, safety should be at the forefront of our celebrations.
Hours before a looming government shutdown on Friday, Congress passed a new federal spending package bill that includes the full cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
As the holiday season is in full swing, safety should be at the forefront of our celebrations.
The coldest air of the season will arrive this weekend with WJZ First Alert Weather Days from Sat. - Mon.
Baltimore City Health Department has declared its first code blue extreme cold alert of the winter season.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Martin’s Tree Farm is a family-owned and operated business in Carroll County. During the holiday season, it attracts dozens of visitors on the weekends looking for the centerpiece for their Christmas decorations.
Officials with the Maryland Zoo introduced WJZ to an African Savannah Pouched Rat, also called a hero rat.
Marty Bass is live at B&O Railroad Museum to get an inside look at the Christmas display.
WJZ is live from Cindy Lou's as Chef Matt Audette demonstrates how to make festive cocktails.
Santa chats with us about how busy he has been this season, and what toys are the most requested on Christmas lists across Maryland.
Twice in the past three seasons, Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers came to Baltimore in the final week, beat the Ravens and sneaked into the playoffs.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
Lamar Jackson's struggles against Pittsburgh have been well documented.
Lamar Jackson's five touchdown passes were the big story, but he also ran for 65 yards on six carries.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year contract with Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano, a right-hander coming off an MVP season in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 1,500-page measure would have done much more than prevent a government shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
WJZ First Alert Weather Days from tonight through Monday as temperatures stay below freezing.
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Rain showers and snow flurries that impacted the area throughout the late morning and afternoon on Friday will gradually end by this evening. Skies are expected to clear overnight, with low temperatures dipping into the upper 20s to near 30 degrees.
Passing rain and snow showers are expected Friday. Artic blast for the next three days will result in frigid cold temperatures. WJZ has issued an Alert Day through Monday and recommend limiting time outside.
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