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Utopia Foods Recalls “Enoki Mushrooms” Because of Possible Health Risk

Utopia Foods Inc of Glendale, NY, is recalling its 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms”, imported from China and distributed nationwide in the US, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled “Enoki Mushrooms” were distributed nationwide in produce wholesale companies.

The product comes in a 200g, clear and blue plastic package with brand name “Utopia” and barcode# 8928918610017 marked on the packaging.

Voluntary Recall of Three Detect Covid-19 Test Lots

Detect, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of the Detect Covid-19 Test™, our molecular, over-the-counter test used to identify SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes Covid-19) in self-collected nasal swabs. The recall affects a total of 11,102 tests shipped to customers from July 26th, 2022 through August 26th, 2022. The test was granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 28, 2021.

There is an increased chance that the tests from the lot numbers listed below may give false negative results. Detect has conducted a thorough investigation to identify this issue and has made the decision to conduct a voluntary recall for these lots. To date, Detect has not received any reports of false negative results related to the affected lots and is issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution. The reliability of positive test results is not affected.

ByHeart Issues Voluntary Recall of Five Batches of Its Infant Formula Because of Possible Health Risk

ByHeart, a next-generation baby nutrition company, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall five batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula due to the potential for cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. No distributed ByHeart product has tested positive for the bacteria.

The product being recalled is ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, Milk Based Powder with Iron for 0-12 Months in 24 oz containers. The formula under voluntary recall was distributed directly to consumers in the U.S. and can be identified by the number on the bottom of the can. Recalled product batches are 22273 C1, 22276 C1, 22277 C1, 22278 C1, and 22280 C1 printed with use by 01 JAN 24 or 01JUL 24.

(SMETHPORT, Pennsylvania):  District Attorney Stephanie L. Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that two separate inmates have been charged with taking controlled substances into the McKean County Jail following their sentencings on unrelated charges.

By two separate criminal complaints filed on December 13, 2022, County Detective Linda Close has charged Francis Kramer with 1 count of Contraband (Felony 2) and Possession of a Controlled Substance (Misdemeanor).  Detective Close has also charged Jose Robinson with 1 count of Contraband and Possession of a Controlled Substance.                                         

KRAMER appeared before the Honorable Christopher G. Hauser for a sentencing hearing on November 23, 2022 for charges including Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.  The Judge ordered him to appear at the McKean County Jail on November 25, 2022 to commence his sentencing. The criminal complaint alleges that he was placed in a “dry” cell following his processing at the jail and, three days later, a controlled substance was found in a plastic baggie. 

ROBINSON was sentenced by the Honorable John H. Pavlock on December 1, 2022 on unrelated drug charges and was taken to the jail that same day following his sentence.  The criminal complaint alleges that he brought contraband in the form of a controlled substance when he came into the jail.

Both KRAMER and ROBINSON were arraigned by Magisterial District Judge William Todd who set bail at $10,000 and scheduled their central court/preliminary hearings for December 22, 2022.

1. HUMAN SERVICES:
Chairman: Burdick Vice Chairman: Ricketts-Swales
Committee Members: Hanchett, Harris, Root, Rumfelt
2. PERSONNEL:
Chairman: Ricci Vice Chairman: Hanchett
Committee Members: Burdick, Havey, Ricketts-Swales, Root, Rumfelt
Special – Negotiations Liaison Committee (Sub-Committee of Personnel)
Chairman: Ricci
3. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
Chairman: Root Vice Chairman: Barnes
Committee Members: Curran, Cyr, Hanchett, Healy, Ricci, Ricketts-Swales
4. PUBLIC SAFETY:
Chairman: Havey Vice Chairman: Rumfelt
Committee Members: Barnes, Cyr, Demick, Harris, Healy
5. PUBLIC WORKS:
Chairman: Fanton Vice Chairman: Demick
Committee Members: Barnes, Curran, Cyr, Healy, Rumfelt
Special – Space Needs Committee (Sub-Committee of Public Works)
Chairman: Demick Vice Chairman: Healy
Committee Members: Cyr, Fanton, Hanchett, Havey, Root
6. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Chairman: Curran Vice Chairman: Cyr
Committee Members: Barnes, Fanton, Hanchett, Ricketts-Swales
7. WAYS & MEANS:
Chairman: Harris Vice Chairman: Fanton
Committee Members: Burdick, Curran, Demick, Havey, Ricci, Root
Special – Budget Committee (Sub-Committee of Ways & Means)
Chairman: Harris Vice Chairman: Healy
Committee Members: Burdick, Demick, Fanton, Havey, Ricc

Once again this year school resource officers from the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department stuffed their shopping carts full of toys and clothes to bring Christmas to area families in need.

This year the Santa Sheriff program served 17 families, representing a total of 54 area children.

A $4,819 grant from the Santa Sheriff Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, established by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department to support the administration of the program in 2012, provided funds to purchase of gifts for the families.

For the last few years, the program has received most of its referrals through area school districts to school resource officers (SROs), said Sgt. Tonya Dry. This allows the program to better serve the children who benefit as the SROs are familiar with which children are most in need and have interactions with those children in school throughout the year.

Sgt. Dry, who has served in a leadership role with the program since 2019, works closely with other area gift-giving programs and also takes referrals for additional families to ensure that needy area families are assisted during the holidays.

Since 2012, the Santa Sheriff Fund at CRCF has made possible over $80,650 in grants in support of the Santa Sheriff Fund.

“The Santa Sheriff Program has been a steady source of support for area families in need for some time now,” said CRCF Executive Director Karen Niemic Buchheit. “It touches your heart when you see the joy on the face of sheriff deputy shopping for the perfect coat or the perfect toy for a child. It is even more meaningful knowing that joy is only greater when a child sees that on Christmas morning.”

Donations can be made to the Santa Sheriff Fund Fund at CRCF, 301 North Union St., Suite 203, Olean, NY 14760 or online at cattfoundation.org.

Blaine Moses has been selected as Seneca Highlands CTC’s student of the week for the week of Dec 5th.
Blaine is a Port Allegany senior enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology program.

He continually distinguishes himself from his classmates with his excellent work ethic, his high concern for accuracy and attention-to-detail and his performance in leadership roles.

He is currently undecided in his future plans.

His extracurricular activities and hobbies include: football, basketball, trapping, and
hunting

Dear Friends and Community,

It is difficult to find the words to express the gratitude for the love, prayers and support you have given during our time of loss. The kindness shown brought us comfort during this hard time.  Please know that your generosity and thoughtfulness have touched us deeply. Thank you all for being there for us.

Many blessings,

The Family of Mike Priest