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.

City of Bradford Police

Tonight is National Night Out on Chambers Street in downtown Bradford from 5pm to 8pm.

There will be many events for families to enjoy along with free food, games, obstacle courses, and much more.

Bring your families out for this great community event and engage with your local law enforcement and first responders!

July 2023 was a fairly normal July. We missed most of the predicted heavy storms with damaging winds, large hail and torrential rainfalls. Most mornings were cloudy with temperatures ranging from the high 50’s to the high 60’s. The afternoons warmed into the low to mid 80’s. I did note a 90 degree reading on the 29th.  We did have 17 foggy mornings, 7 thunderstorms a damaging wind and hail event on the 19th. Normal readings for July look like this. High 78 and low 56 degrees.
The average rainfall for the month is 4.27″  We received 4.37″  Last year the reading was 2.37″ 
Pine Creek looks healthier, however we are still short on rainfall for the year. Nevertheless, the grass is growing which allows everyone to get out and mow.
Henry. W. LushNational Weather Service Observer

Williamsport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public informational meeting to answer questions and accept comments from residents regarding the proposed Minard Mine located in Athens Township, Bradford County. The meeting will take place on Monday, July 31, 2023, from 6-8 PM at the Athens Area High School Auditorium, located at 401 W Frederick Street, Athens, PA 18810. Representatives from DEP and the applicant, Bishop Brothers Construction Company, Inc. (“Bishop Brothers”), will be present at the meeting to answer questions and accept public comments.