House of Raeford Recalls Foster Farms Brand Mini Chicken Corn Dog Products Due to Possible Spoilage

HOUSE OF RAEFORD FARMS

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 – House of Raeford, a Nesmith, S.C., establishment, is recalling approximately 76,961 pounds of corn dog products due to possible spoilage, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The mini chicken corn dogs were produced on April 24, 2023. The following product is subject to recall [view labels]:      

• 1.83-lb. resealable bag containing “FOSTER FARMS MINI CORN DOGS BITE-SIZED CHICKEN FRANKS DIPPED IN BATTER HONEY CRUNCHY FLAVOR” with lot codes 123114 and 223114 and best if used by date of 4/23/24.

The product subject to recall bears the establishment number “P- 9136” printed on the package. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.                                  

The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it received consumer complaints that the product had an odor, off appearance, and unpleasant taste.

Panamerican Foods, LLC Recalls Ineligible Pork and Beef Bean Stew Products Imported from Brazil

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 – Panamerican Foods, LLC, a distributor and importer of record located in Kearny, N.J., is recalling approximately 4,978 pounds of the pork and beef bean stew products that were imported from an establishment in Brazil that is not eligible to export meat products to the United States, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The following products are subject to recall, regardless of the product date [view labels]:       

• 430g cans containing “Anglo Feijoada Pronta para servir”.
• 430g cans containing “Bordon Feijoada PRONTO PARA SERVIR”.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “76 S.I.F.” on the can. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.                           

The problem was discovered when FSIS followed up on a referral from USDA’s Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance Program. The pork and beef bean stew products, which were imported from a Brazilian establishment not eligible to export meat products to the United States, were observed for sale in a retail store.

Recall of Everest Brand Sambhar Masala and Garam Masala in the U.S. Due to Possible Health Risk

Everest Food Products Private Limited of Gujarat, India has been notified by FDA that samples of their products, Sambhar Masala and Garam Masala, have tested positive for Salmonella. These products were not distributed by Everest Food Products Private Limited and they were not intended for distribution or sale in the US market.  Amin Trading Agency LLC., Edison, NJ. sourced our products from Indian markets and distributed them in the US market. Amin Trading Agency LLC. is conducting a recall of these products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

June 2023 was a cool and very nice month. Some mornings started out in the 40’s however most mornings were in the 50’s and 60’s. The afternoons were in the 70’s and low 80’s. The last week featured hazy smoke filled skies thanks to the Canadian fires. The hills were filling out with light green leaves except for the oaks. The May frosts killed many leaves and then the Gypsy moths enjoyed eating oak leaves.

The average high temperature for June is 74 degrees and the average low is 51 degrees.  The average rainfall is 4.25″ We received 3.73″. Last year we recorded 2.05″ We had 9 foggy mornings and 3 thunderstorms. 

For the first six months this year the rainfall total is 14.22″  So far this year we are 7″ below the average rainfall. We are in a drought watch.
Henry W. LushNational Weather Service Observer

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Potter and Cameron County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of July 03 – July 7, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.

Cameron County 0240

Box Culvert Replacement: Detour in place

• State Route: 4001 (Old West Creek Road)

Patching:

• State Route: 120 (Elk County line to the intersection of Moore Hill Road)

Potter County 0260

Sign Repairs/Replacement:

• State Route:  Various SR throughout County

Seal Coat: Expect Delays

• State Route: 44 (Coudersport – Hebron Center)
• State Route: 49 (Intersection of 44 – North Hollow Road)

Side Dozing:

• State Route: 4014 (Plank Road)
• State Route: 4019 (Horse Run Road)
• State Route: 4021 (Honeoye Road)

Spray Patching:

• State Route: 1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road)

Roadside Mowing:

• State Route: 4001 (Sartwell Creek Road)

Ditching:

• State Route: 1005 (Phoenix Road)

The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:

Forest View Evergreen Tree Farms– Roadside Mowing

State Route:  872 (Coudersport – Austin)

State Route:  607 (Keating Summit Road)

State Route: 155 (Cameron County line – McKean County line)

State Route: 3002 (Cowley Hill Road)

Traffic control:  Shadow Vehicle will be following the tractors as they mow along roadway.

Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc– Roadway/ Bridge repair

State Route:  6 (Port Allegany to Coudersport) Contractors will continue with roadway repairs and drainage upgrades. 

Traffic control:  Traffic along SR 6 will be utilizing flaggers during work hours; multiple work zones may be in project area.

Nestlerode Contracting Company, Inc– Bridge replacement

State Route:  1011 (Hickox/Ulysses Road)

Traffic control:  Detour will be in place, traffic will use State Route 1012 (Jackson Road), State Route 49, and State Route 1011.

LTT Trucking LLC– Bridge Replacement

State Route:  449 (Brookland Road)  

Traffic control:  Detour will be in place, traffic will use State route 49, State route 1008 (Cross Road) and State route 1001 (Fox Hill Road)

IA Construction Corp– Roadway Repair

State Route:  Contractors will be applying an overlay.

Traffic control: Traffic along SR 4009 will be utilizing flaggers during normal work hours; multiple work zones may be in project area.

Dean Construction LLC– Bridge Replacement

State Route:  44 (Intersection of Tennessee Road)

Traffic control:  Bridge will be closed, and the temporary roadway will carry traffic around the work zone.

Program Title: Awesome Amphibians

Date: Saturday, July 8^th

Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Location: Environmental Learning Center

Description: Do you know all the different types of amphibians that PA has to offer?  Come out to this program and find out information on frogs, salamanders, toads, and newts.  Short talk followed by exploring the park to try and find some of these cool critters!

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Program Title: What’s the Score?

Date: Saturday, July 8^th

Time: 8:00 – 9:30 PM

Location: Campground Amphitheater

Description: What is the Boone & Crockett Club? Who founded it? Why is antler scoring important to conservation? All these questions and more will be addressed at this program!  Short talk followed by a live demonstration of scoring an elk antler, plus the chance for you to try as well!

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Program Title: Dutch Oven Cooking

Date: Sunday, July 9^th

Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Location: Pavilion 5

Description: Join State Park Volunteers, John and Jan Halter, as they show us how people used to cook using just a fireplace and a Dutch oven.  Presentation and demonstration of how cakes were made using these tools will be taking place at Pavilion 5 in Sizerville State Park.  Samples of the cakes will be provided at the end of the program.

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Impromptu (Every Week):

• Saturday afternoon – 5:00 PM – Poolside Powwow
  • Take a break from the pool, grab a snack or ice cream, and join the park educator for a short impromptu program.  The topic will be revealed at the powwow, so come join us and see!

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Additional Information:

In case of thunder, lightning, or extreme weather conditions programs may be moved or cancelled.

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park office at (814) 486-5605.

With a minimum of one week notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. Additional programs and events can be found on the DCNR website by clicking on the Events

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation McKean County Maintenance announces the following work schedule for the week of July 3 – July 7, 2023, weather permitting. Motorists should travel with extra caution in these and all work areas. Motorists should be aware that due to the nature of highway maintenance and emergency work, crews could be working on any highway at any time of the day or night.

McKean County 0250

Sign Repairs and Upgrades:

• Various State Routes throughout the County

Bridge Repairs:

• Various State Routes throughout the County

Mowing:

• Various State Routes throughout the County

Patching:

• State Route: 2001 (Clermont-Wilcox Rd.)

Crack Sealing:

• State Route: 6 (E. Smethport to Port Allegany)

Pipe Flushing:

• State Route: 44 (Ceres Rd.)
• State Route: 1006 (McCrae Brook Rd.)

Shoulder Cutting:

• State Route: 46 (Farmers Valley)
• State Route: 446 (Eldred to Farmers Valley)
• State Route: 155 (Eldred to Turtlepoint)

Ditching:

• State Route: 1002 (Champlin Hill Rd.)
• State Route: 246 (Looker Mt. Trail)

Pipe Trench Patching:

• State Route: 1006 (McCrae Brook Rd.)
• State Route: 1015 (Columbia Hill Rd.)

The following work is scheduled to be completed by contractor, weather permitting:

L.C. Whitford- Bridge Replacement

State Route:  1011 (Barnum Road)

Traffic control:  Detour has been lifted.  Contractor will be utilizing flaggers during work hours to control the flow of traffic.

Patriot Tree Surgeons– Tree Trimming

State Route: 346 (West Washington)

Traffic control:  Contractor will be utilizing flaggers during work hours to control the flow of traffic

The Potter County Artisan Center in Coudersport is planning several classes over the next few weeks.

Basket weaver, Catherine Snyder, will teach students to make a Napkin Basket on Thursday July 6, 2023, from 5pm-9:00 pm.  Class is $32 and includes all materials in a wide range of colors. 

Laurie Angood is offering “Young Artisans” class on July 5 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Students will complete a multi-media painting of a sea turtle.  Cost is $20.  All materials are provided.

To register for these classes, please call the center at 814-274-8165 or email: pottercountyartisancenter@gmail.com. The co-op cannot guarantee registration via Facebook or Messenger. The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street and is open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday.