Light Rain Fog/Mist 45°
Business
Water Bead Toys Sold At Target Being Recalled After Infant Dies, Child Seriously Injured Water Bead Toys Sold At Target Being Recalled After Infant Dies, Child Seriously Injured
Water Bead Toys Sold At Target Being Recalled After Infant Dies, Child Seriously Injured One child is dead and a second required surgery after playing with a water bead toy that is now being recalled. Buffalo Games is recalling 52,000 "Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits" due to the potential risk that children could swallow them and face severe, potentially life-threatening consequences, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week. If a water bead is ingested, it expands and can pose ingestion, choking and obstruction hazards inside a child's body, resulting in discomfort, dehydration, and the risk of death. The recalled toys were s…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Business
This New Canaan Pizzeria Named Among Best For Regional Styles In State By New Report This New Canaan Pizzeria Named Among Best For Regional Styles In State By New Report
This New Canaan Pizzeria Named Among Best For Regional Styles In State By New Report If you're in the mood for pizza, but not sure which kind, take a look at this list of seven eateries in Connecticut recognized as the best in the state at specializing in certain regional styles, according to a new report by The Washington Post. The seven eateries were selected as part of a database put together by The Post that lists pizzerias in each state specializing in Chicago, Detroit, Neapolitan, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza. According to this report, the seven best restaurants in Connecticut that are the best at certain styles of pizza are: Vi…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Business
Food Poisoning Incident: Long Island Eatery Responds After Dozens Sickened, Lawsuits Filed Food Poisoning Incident: Long Island Eatery Responds After Dozens Sickened, Lawsuits Filed
Food Poisoning Incident: Long Island Eatery Responds After Dozens Sickened, Lawsuits Filed As the first lawsuits begin to be filed after 28 people were sickened from food poisoning at a popular Long Island sushi restaurant and steakhouse, the owners have now spoken out about the incident for the first time. The incident occurred in Stony Brook on Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Kumo Sushi & Steakhouse when the diners began projectile-vomiting and experiencing extreme gastrointestinal illness.  Earlier report: Dozens Sickened After Dining At Stony Brook Restaurant According to Suffolk County Health Department officials, 28 people, including children were sickened with 12 requirin…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Business
Family-Owned CT Eatery Shuts Doors For Good: 'We Are Passing Torch' Family-Owned CT Eatery Shuts Doors For Good: 'We Are Passing Torch'
Family-Owned CT Eatery Shuts Doors For Good: 'We Are Passing Torch' Although a family-owned cafe in Connecticut has shut its doors for good, longtime customers may find comfort in knowing that its replacement will offer a similar experience.  Rosa's Cafe and Bakery, located in Hartford County at 649 Burnside Ave. in East Hartford, closed its doors for the last time on Friday, Sept. 1, the owners announced on social media.  Although they did not give a reason for the closure, the owners said the decision was "not easy" and came with "great sadness."  However, the owners also offered some consolation, saying that the location would soon be tak…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Business
Banquet Frozen Chicken Strips Recalled Due To Possible Plastic In Entree Banquet Frozen Chicken Strips Recalled Due To Possible Plastic In Entree
Banquet Frozen Chicken Strips Recalled Due To Possible Plastic In Entree Hundreds of thousands of pounds of a popular frozen chicken strips product are being recalled because they may be contaminated with pieces of plastic. Conagra Brands issued the recall for approximately 245,366 pounds of the Banquet brand entrees, the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The entrees were produced on Thursday, June 20, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, and Monday, July 17. The following products are subject to recall: 8.9-oz. carton containing one entree of "BANQUET CHICKEN STRIPS MEAL" with best if used by "DEC 11 2024," "JAN 01 202…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Business
Recall Issued For Hillshire Farm Product Due To Possible Bone Fragments Recall Issued For Hillshire Farm Product Due To Possible Bone Fragments
Recall Issued For Hillshire Farm Product Due To Possible Bone Fragments A recall has been issued for a popular blended meat and poultry product due to the possible presence of extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments. The recall is for approximately 16,000 pounds of its Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage made with turkey, and beef, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Saturday, Sept. 2 The ready-to-eat items were produced on Friday, June 14.  The following products are subject to recall 14-oz. cryovac package containing one rope of "HILLSHIRE FARM SMOKED SAUSAGE MADE WITH PORK, TURKE…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Business
New Ice Cream Recall Issued Due To Undeclared Ingredient New Ice Cream Recall Issued Due To Undeclared Ingredient
New Ice Cream Recall Issued Due To Undeclared Ingredient A new ice cream recall has been issued by a manufacturer in the region, this time due to an undeclared ingredient. Weis Markets Inc. said it is recalling containers of Weis Quality Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream (48 ounces) because the product may contain undeclared egg.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product, according to an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product was distributed to all 197 Weis Markets’ retail stores throughout the Northeast and …

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Business
Ice Cream Company Recalls All 91 Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Ice Cream Company Recalls All 91 Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Ice Cream Company Recalls All 91 Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A popular New York-based ice cream company has recalled nearly all 100 of its products due to possible Listeria contamination. Click here for a related story - New Ice Cream Recall Issued Due To Undeclared Ingredient The Ice Cream House, located in Brooklyn, is voluntarily recalling all 91 of its dairy ice cream products and non-dairy (parve) frozen dessert products, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall is related to the Soft Serve on the go cups which had been previously recalled by Real Kosher Ice Cream, Inc. where two cases of illnesses have been r…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Business
Frozen Vegetables Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Concerns Of Listeria Contamination Frozen Vegetables Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Concerns Of Listeria Contamination
Frozen Vegetables Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Concerns Of Listeria Contamination A nationwide recall has been announced that involves several big brands, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Washington-based Twin City Foods is voluntarily recalling not-ready-to-eat quick frozen "Super Sweet Corn" and "Mixed Vegetable" products that were sold nationwide and may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The recalled items were sold at Kroger, Food Lion, and other grocery stores across the country. A complete list of recalled products and the specific lot codes associated with them can be found on the FDA website. The products subject to the recall.F…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Business
CT-Based Subway Announces Sale: Company Has 'Bright Future,' CEO Says CT-Based Subway Announces Sale: Company Has 'Bright Future,' CEO Says
Ct-based Subway Announces Sale: Company Has 'Bright Future,' CEO Says The iconic sandwich seller Subway, which is headquartered in Connecticut, has announced its sale to a private equity firm.  The New Haven County-based fast food company, which is headquartered in Milford, announced that it will be acquired by affiliates of Roark Capital on Thursday, Aug. 24.  In a statement, Subway officials said the sale would be a "major milestone" in the company's history. "This transaction reflects Subway's long-term growth potential, and the substantial value of our brand and our franchisees around the world," said Chief Executive Officer John Chid…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Business
Possible Presence Of Metal Leads To Trader Joe's Fifth Recall In 4 Weeks Possible Presence Of Metal Leads To Trader Joe's Fifth Recall In 4 Weeks
Possible Presence Of Metal Leads To Trader Joe's Fifth Recall In 4 Weeks A brand-new recall has been announced by a popular grocery store chain -- its fifth in four weeks. Trader Joe's has announced that multigrain crackers with sunflower and flax seeds with Best If Used By dates of "03/01/24 – 03/05/24" may contain metal. No injuries have been reported to date, and all potentially affected product has been removed from sale and destroyed. If you purchased or received any donations of Multigrain Crackers with Sunflower and Flax Seeds, please do not eat them. We urge you to discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Earlier report…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Business
Trumbull Aquarium To Soon Close, Relocate Animals Following PETA Complaints Trumbull Aquarium To Soon Close, Relocate Animals Following PETA Complaints
Trumbull Aquarium To Soon Close, Relocate Animals Following PETA Complaints An aquarium in Fairfield County has announced that it will soon be shutting its doors for good and giving the critters who live there a new home following complaints of animal welfare concerns.  SeaQuest's Trumbull location, found on the first floor of the Trumbull Mall at 5065 Main St., has announced that it will open for the last time on Sunday, Aug. 20.  The company made the announcement on social media on Wednesday, Aug. 16, also saying that all of the animals found inside the aquarium would be relocated to other SeaQuest locations across the country.  Although the Trumb…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic