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Ozona Organics Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Liquid Probiotic Products Due to Possible Health Risk

Ozona Organics, LLC of Ozona, Texas, is recalling its 4-ounce and 16-ounce bottles of Ozona Probiotics for Digestive Health (intended for human use), also labeled as GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Toddlers and Kids in 2-ounce bottles and GoHealthy Probiotics for Infants, Kids, Men and Women in 4-ounce bottles because they have the potential to become contaminated with microbial growth.

Ozona Organics is voluntarily recalling these products because of high water activity in the formula that provides a potential for microbial growth, which may be harmful. Although, no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The lots of Ozona Probiotics for Digestive Health were distributed through the company’s website, www.ozonaorganics.com and www.amazon.com.

Please be advised that Allegany County DPW will have daily road closures of County Road #24 between Swain Hill Road and Ames Nichols Road intersections from August 8 through August 9 for the purpose of replacing culvert pipes.  The road will only be closed during working hours (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and will be opened back up for use at night. There will not be an on-site detour and motorists are urged to seek alternate routes.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Williamsport, Pa., August 2, 2023 – Several hospitals within UPMC in North Central Pa. have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. 

UPMC Williamsport and the UPMC Outpatient Emergency Department of Lock Haven achieved the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus award. To be awarded Gold Plus, a hospital must reach at least 85% compliance in numerous quality measures as outlined by the American Heart Association for at least 24 consecutive months.  

UPMC Muncy and UPMC Wellsboro achieved the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze award. To be awarded a Rural Recognition Bronze, a hospital must reach at least 75% compliance in numerous quality measures by the American Heart Association for at least one calendar quarter. 

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that over $187,000 in state funds will be invested in the St. Mary’s Municipal Airport. These investments are part of $10 million in state funding that will be awarded to public use airports for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation and development. Pennsylvania’s robust aviation industry helps bolster economies across the Commonwealth, and supporting safe, reliable infrastructure is a key priority for the Shapiro administration.

Coming up at Hills Creek State Park at 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901-9676 are free in-person programs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 4, 5 and 6 press release.

The park is seven miles northeast of Wellsboro in Charleston Township via Charleston Street and Hills Creek Lake Road. All programs are held rain or shine. 

Coyotes in PA is This Friday, Aug. 4 

From 8:30pm to 9:30pm this Friday, Aug. 4 in the park’s Nature Center, learn all about Pennsylvania’s largest canine, such as where they came from, their diet, how to identify them and more. Mounts, hides, videos and demonstrations will highlight the presentation.

This Saturday, Aug. 5 is Wildlife Management Tools

Find out how to peacefully coexist with all kinds of wildlife that share habitat with us and see tools used in nuisance control this Saturday, Aug. 5 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm in the park’s Nature Center. Amusing tales of interacting with wildlife will be shared.

This Sunday, Aug. 6 Register Now for Canoe Tour of Hills Creek Lake 

From 5pm to 7pm this Sunday, Aug. 6, explore the history, management, and wildlife of Hills Creek Lake – all by canoe in a relaxed family setting. Boats, paddles, and personal flotation devices (PFDs) will be provided. PFDs must be worn at all times. Meet at the beach area. Registration is required. To register, call 570-724-4246 or visit the park office between 9am and 5pm. Those who show up without registeringwill not be accepted. 

Bobcats in PA is This Sunday, Aug. 6

Learn about the history, management, life cycle and distribution of Pennsylvania’s largest wild feline this Sunday, Aug.  6 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm in the park’s Nature Center. Highlighting the presentation will be mounts, hides, skulls, photos, videos and other visuals.

For more information, call the Hills Creek State Park office at 570-724-4246 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays and weekends.

Harrisburg, PA — Treasurer Stacy Garrity and James M. Zugay, Recorder of Deeds in Dauphin County and President of the Pennsylvania Recorders of Deeds Association (PRODA), today reminded Pennsylvania veterans to register their military discharge paperwork with their local recorder of deeds office.

“Military discharge papers are crucial documents for veterans to keep, and Recorder of Deed offices can provide easy access to official copies if the originals get misplaced or lost,” said Treasurer Garrity, a retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel. “It’s important that my fellow veterans know about and understand the importance of this great resource, and I urge them all to make sure they have their paperwork on file with their county’s recorder of deeds.”

“Recorders are proud to serve as a custodian of DD214s for our veterans who have honorably served our country,” said Zugay. “We have recorded thousands of these
documents, but our hope is spread the word that recording these documents in our office is a way to preserve them in a safe and confidential way if they are needed for any reason in the future.” Recorders are required by Pennsylvania law to accept and maintain military discharge papers from veterans. This is the only document protected as private – DD214s are not public record.

BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area senior citizens of the annual Senior Citizens Expo coming up on Friday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Sports and Fitness Gymnasium.

“This is always an informative event that is helpful not only to senior citizens but to their family members and caregivers as well,” Causer said. “I encourage everyone to come out and take advantage of the opportunity to get a wealth of information in one convenient location.”

Due to the expo, Causer’s offices in Bradford and Kane will be closed all day on Friday, Aug. 4. The office in Coudersport will remain open and may be reached by calling 814-274-9769.

The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. State, county and local exhibitors will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions about a variety of issues. Health screenings will also be offered, and door prize drawings will be held at 12:30 p.m.

Additional expos are scheduled Friday, Sept. 8, at the Kane Community Center, and Friday, Oct. 13, at the Roulette Fire Hall. Both events also will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information about the senior expos, contact Causer’s Bradford office at 814-362-4400. Information is also available at RepCauser.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/RepCauser.

Baxter Issues Urgent Medical Device Correction for Spectrum V8 and Spectrum IQ Infusion Pumps with Specific Software Versions

DEERFIELD, Ill., July 28, 2023 – Baxter International Inc. announced today it has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction for Spectrum V8 and Spectrum IQ infusion pumps in the U.S. and Puerto Rico that have been upgraded to software versions v8.01.01 and v9.02.01. The Correction is due to an increase in reported false upstream occlusion alarms following the software upgrades. Baxter will be working with customers to revert the software on all affected pumps to the previous software version.

The upgraded software installed on Spectrum V8 and Spectrum IQ infusion pumps may cause an alarm for an upstream occlusion when there is no actual upstream occlusion present. This false alarm may lead to an interruption or delay of therapy. An interruption or delay of therapy may cause serious adverse health consequences in patients who are receiving life-sustaining medications. Baxter has received three reports of serious injury potentially associated with this issue.

Frito-Lay Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Wheat in Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips Distributed in Pennsylvania

PLANO, Texas – August 1, 2023 – Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of a limited number – less than 7,000 bags – of 14.5 oz and 1 oz Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips that may contain undeclared soy and wheat ingredients from spicy sweet chili tortilla chips. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy or wheat run the risk of illness should they consume these products.

The products covered by this recall were distributed at retail stores only in Pennsylvania and other outlets, such as foodservice locations and vending machines. Consumers would have been able to purchase the chips as early as June 29, 2023.

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are inviting 10^th -12^th grade students from around the state to help keep Pennsylvania clean and beautiful through the Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania program.

The program seeks to build community stewards and civic leaders by inspiring, engaging, and empowering young Pennsylvanians to not only keep their communities clean and beautiful but also to become ambassadors in their community for a shared vision of a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania. Applicants should be passionate about the environment and committed to making Pennsylvania the best place to live, work and play through volunteerism and leadership.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the contractor for a bridge replacement project along Route 449 in Potter County wrapped work yesterday evening and lifted a detour in place since June. Replacing the bridge, which spans Pine Creek about one-mile southeast of the village of Gold, improved the structure’s overall condition rating from “poor” to “good.”

Overall work included removing the existing concrete arch culvert, installing its replacement concrete box culvert, approach paving, guide rail installation, drainage improvements, pavement markings, and miscellaneous items. LTT Trucking LLC of North Bend, PA, was the contractor on this $900,000 project.