ARLINGTON, Va., April 18, 2025

On January 31, 2025, Gerber Products Company initiated a recall and discontinuation of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children.

We are issuing a second press release about this recall due to recent reports of recalled product still available for sale on some retailer shelves and online. The previous announcement on January 31st is linked hereExternal Link Disclaimer and on FDA’s recall page.

May Flower International Inc of Maspeth, NY, is recalling its 8.82-ounce/250g packages of “Beijing Soybean Paste” food treats because they may contain undeclared wheat. People who have allergies to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled “Beijing Soybean Paste” were distributed nationwide in retail stores.

The Beijing Soybean Paste is packaged in 8.82-ounce/250g plastic packages, with UPC 6917799000385. The labeling indicates that the product was packed For Fu Xiang Yuan Trading Inc New York City NY 11378. (Please see attached photo.) The product is distributed between 03/25/2023 to 03/05/2024 by May Flower International Inc.

No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

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Harvest NYC Inc of Brooklyn, NY 11231 is recalling its 200g packages of Enoki Mushroom, because they may 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 persons 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 retail stores. The product comes in a 200g, green plastic package marked with UPC Barcode 6975730520101 on the back label, distributed by Hofood99 Inc., 21903 56th Ave Oakland Gardens, NY 11364.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Crash on NY 415 both directions Exit 43 – Southern Tier Expressway; Ramp (Erwin) All lanes closed All Sunset Ave traffic to use Meads St, all Robert Dann traffic to use South Hamilton.

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This week marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week honoring dispatchers.  

Dispatchers are the lifeline of first responders.  They are tasked with managing each call, identifying the proper response both in manpower and jurisdiction, and monitoring what additional response is needed. They are the voice of reassurance to victims and the silent guardians of law enforcement – making sure they return after each call. In February, a call of the most serious nature came in to the McKean County 911 center and the State Police-Lewis Run barracks. 

On the other end of those calls were 911 operators Mandy Tyger and Ethan Sprankle and State Police dispatcher Steve Green.  These three ensured a flood of law enforcement and emergency medical personnel from multiple departments responded to the critical scene.  They managed not only the response to the scene but, realizing that the majority of first responders were responding to the same scene in one area of the county, they simultaneously ensured that additional manpower was brought in to the county from outside counties to ensure proper coverage for our county. 

Community Alert: Bitcoin Scams Targeting Elderly Residents

Dear Bradford Community,

Recently, we’ve seen an alarming rise in Bitcoin scams targeting our elderly residents. Scammers are using deceptive tactics online and through local Bitcoin machines to exploit unsuspecting individuals. They lure victims into providing personal information and making Bitcoin purchases, only for the funds to end up in the scammer’s hands.

Bitcoin can be a legitimate and profitable investment, but it’s crucial to understand the risks involved. Please remain vigilant and educate yourself and your loved ones about these scams. If you or someone you know has fallen victim to such a scam, please report it immediately to the police.

Together, we can protect our community from financial fraud. Stay informed, stay cautious, and let’s keep Bradford safe.

Chief Michael P. Ward
City of Bradford Police Department