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Over 11K pounds of charcuterie meat products sold in 8 states recalled

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:08 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WKBN) - A New Jersey company is recalling over 11,000 pounds of ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).Fratelli Beretta USA Inc., located in Mount Olive, is recalling about 11,097 pounds of its Brusseto Foods brand meat products due to possible salmonella contamination, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Wednesday.According to the announcement, the product -- “Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Sopressata, and Dry Coppa” -- was produced on Oct. 30, 2023. The affected products, sold as a twin pack with two 9-ounce packages, have the lot code L075330300 and a “best by" date of April 27, 2024, along with the establishment number “EST. 7543B” inside the USDA mark of inspection and “EST. #47967.” They were shipped to Sam’s Club locations in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas.The recall was issued after a sample collected by th...

U.S. adds 216,000 jobs in December, better than expected

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:08 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- U.S. employers hired more workers than expected in December."We should not bet against the American consumer, and you should not bet against the American economy," Clement Jackson, White House economic advisor said.216,000 jobs were added last month, the latest sign the American labor market remains resilient even in the face of still-high interest rates.Hotels, restaurants, and other businesses in the hospitality sector added 40,000 jobs in December."This is above the kinds of job growth you need to accommodate population growth, so this is a healthy number," he added.President Joe Biden called 2023 a great year for the American worker."I won’t stop fighting for American workers and American families."While the White House welcomes the news of a positive jobs report, many Americans say they are not feeling the effects."We've had energy prices, gas prices that are up close to 40% or more under Biden's administration, " Richard Stern with the Heritage Foundati...

Lunchbreak: Dean Richards makes Puerto Rican style beef empanadas with Hamilton's Nick Sanchez!

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:08 GMT

Nick Sanchez, HAMILTON - EnsembleCheck Out:HAMILTONNow through January 28thJames M. Nederlander Theatre – 24 W. Randolph St., Chicago, ILhttp://www.broadwayinchicago.comHomehttps://hamiltonmusical.com/chicago/Recipe:Puerto Rican Style Beef Empanadas(by Nick Sanchez)Equipment needed:Pan for frying empanadas. Pan for cooking filling. Hot plate or cooktop. Tongs. Paper towel/cooking rack. Bowl for mixing dough. Bowl for storing filling.Ingredients:-About 4 cups of flour-Just under about two cups HOT salted water.  (Salt to taste) -Sourdough starter - 1/3 cup  (Optional)-Olive oil-Seasonings: Sazon, Adobo (or salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano)-Ground beef (or any ground meat or mushrooms)-Squeeze of citrus (lemon or lime)-Drizzle of apple cider vinegar-Tomato paste -Recaito from store OR my favorite: homemade Sofrito (3-4 heads of garlic, 1 pound of aji Dulce peppers, 1/2 lb bell pepper, 3 onions, 3-5 bunches of cilantro)  [“recaito” is Puerto Rico’s ve...

Body found in Burnet County on Christmas Day; officials investigating

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:08 GMT

BURNET COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Law enforcement officials are investigating a body that was found in Burnet County on Christmas Day.The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office said the body was found at approximately 3 p.m. on County Road 203.According to BCSO, the Texas Rangers and the Fire Marshal's office would help in the investigation.As of Friday, BCSO said it was waiting on the autopsy report for an identification of the person.BCSO said the investigation of course remained ongoing.

Why Texas turned down millions for child hunger assistance

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:08 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- Texas rejected millions of dollars that would have supplemented needy families' nutrition assistance during summer months, citing challenges with administering the federal program meant to bridge the gap when children cannot get meals in school.The US Department of Agriculture's Summer EBT program offers states $40 per eligible child every month during the summer. In Texas, that would mean almost $150 million in additional funding for the more than 1.2 million children on food assistance. But state officials say they don't have the resources to implement it."Ensuring children have access to adequate nutrition supports during the summer months is a priority for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission," Jennifer Ruffcorn with Texas HHSC told Nexstar. "Due to... current resource constraints at the state agencies, the level of effort needed to implement a new program, and the need for new appropriations from the Legislature, it is not feasible for Texas to suc...

Vikings at Lions pick: Expect more of the same, which is another Vikings loss

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:08 GMT

Members of the Pioneer Press sports staff who cover the Vikings forecast Sunday’s game against the Lions in Detroit:DANE MIZUTANILions 31, Vikings 14Suddenly it feels like the Vikings are in danger of falling by the wayside in the NFC North. This will be a big offseason for general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.JOHN SHIPLEYLions 37, Vikings 23Say this for Nick Mullens, the guy is fearless, possibly to a fault, but he and the receivers will put some points on the board. Problem is, Jared Goff and the Lions will score more.CHARLEY WALTERSLions 30, Vikings 17Lions full of confidence heading to the playoffs, Vikings’ season ends in pieces.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | The rest of the NFC North is ascending. Where do the Vikings fit into the equation? Minnesota Vikings | Vikings at Lions: What to know ahead of Week 18 matchup Minnesota Vikings | The Loop NFL Picks: Week 18 Minnesota Vikings | Vikings quarterback Nick Mul...

29 games, 400 athletes, 250,000 fans, coming to St. Paul in December 2025 for the World Jr. Hockey Championships

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:08 GMT

Early Friday morning, hours before the United States faced off against Sweden in the World Junior Hockey Championship’s Gold Medal game, Jaimee Hendrikson took the microphone at a press event in Gothenburg, Sweden, to invite all 10 participating nations to St. Paul for the tournament’s 50th anniversary in two years.Hendrikson, the president and chief executive officer of Visit St. Paul, the city’s tourism bureau, has her work cut out for her between now and Dec. 26, 2025, when the first of 29 games unfold at downtown St. Paul’s 18,000-seat Xcel Energy Center and the smaller 3M Arena at Mariucci on the University of Minnesota’s campus. It will be the largest event at the X since the Republican National Convention in 2008.Jamie Hendrikson CEO/President of Visit St. Paul speaks to the media during the USA Hockey announcement of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scandinavium on January 5, 2024 in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Chris Tanouye / IIHF)Over the c...

Wild prospect Jesper Wallstedt is healthy. Will he be in Minnesota soon?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:08 GMT

Marc-Andre Fleury appears set to start his fourth straight game in goal for the Wild on Saturday in Columbus, a first for the veteran this season. He is 0-3-0 with a 2.72 goals-against average and .911 save percentage in those games.Zane McIntyre, a veteran professional from Thief River Falls who has eight NHL games under his belt, has been the backup since the Wild placed No. 1 goalie Filip Gustavsson on injured reserve.Gustavsson left a 4-2 loss at Winnipeg after two periods on Dec. 30.McIntyre has been backup to Wild prospect Jesper Wallstedt, who was scheduled to make his first start for Iowa since Dec. 20 on Friday against Grand Rapids in Des Moines. He was out with an undisclosed injury.“I know that he’s on his way back here shortly to be able to get in and get back up and running,” Wild coach John Hynes said before Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to Calgary. “So, that’s another situation we’ll keep an eye on, for sure.”Wallstedt is 11-7-2 with a 2.43 GAA and .922 save percentage in 18 app...

Colonie announces guidelines for winter storm

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:08 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As people prepare for the incoming inclement weather, the town of Colonie has announced plans for parking along with guidelines for its town members. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel for the duration of the storm. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Vehicles are to be parked off the road and avoid cul-de-sac parking. Remove portable basketball hoops, garbage cans, Christmas trees, and any other items from the Town Right of Way.The town asks that you refrain from shoveling snow directly into the street and avoid piling the snow on sidewalks. Make sure to inform your plow services of these guidelines as well. It is understood that not everyone can avoid driving in this weather, so be sure to maintain 100 feet from the rear of the plow trucks for safety reasons. Reduce your driving speed and give yourself plenty of extra time to arrive at your destination safely.

Skeleton warns truckers about Maple Ave Bridge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:49:08 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — It’s been hit after hit for two Bridges in Glenville. So a frustrated homeowner on Maple Avenue took it upon herself to make a creative sign, giving drivers a dire warning about the low clearance crossing.“My whole house shook" Kassondra Paull recalled. Looking around Maple Ave, you might not guess that just two weeks ago, a too-tall-truck carrying compressed fuel hit the 10-foot-high rail bridge causing an explosion visible by radar. What you will see is a Halloween-looking lawn ornament warning truck drivers about the Maple Avenue Bridge. 'Crazy Carl' onlookers have dubbed him. He’s the concoction of nearby homeowner Kassondra Paull who tells me people are taking notice.“Just thought I’d do something for the community since no one else is" said Paull. He might look amusing, the skeleton was born out of real trauma for Paull and her children.“It’s still traumatizing to all of us. Even my kids don't sleep in their bed” mentioned the mom. “Since the s...