1558 – The French took the French town of Thioville from the English.

1611 – English explorer Henry Hudson, his son and several other people were set adrift in present-day Hudson Bay by mutineers.

1772 – Slavery was outlawed in England.

1807 – British seamen board the USS Chesapeake, a provocation leading to the War of 1812.

1815 – Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated a second time.

1832 – J.I. Howe patented the pin machine.

1868 – Arkansas was re-admitted to the Union.

1870 – The U.S. Congress created the Department of Justice.

1874 – Dr. Andrew Taylor Still began the first known practice of osteopathy.

1909 – The first transcontinental auto race ended in Seattle, WA.

1911 – King George V of England was crowned.

1915 – Austro-German forces occupied Lemberg on the Eastern Front as the Russians retreat.

1925 – France and Spain agreed to join forces against Abd el Krim in Morocco.

1933 – Germany became a one political party country when Hitler banned parties other than the Nazis.

1939 – The first U.S. water-ski tournament was held at Jones Beach, on Long Island, New York.

1940 – France and Germany signed an armistice at Compiegne, on terms dictated by the Nazis.

1941 – Under the codename Barbarossa, Germany invaded the Soviet Union.

1942 – A Japanese submarine shelled Fort Stevens at the mouth of the Columbia River.

1942 – In France, Pierre Laval declared “I wish for a German victory”.

1942 – V-Mail, or Victory-Mail, was sent for the first time.

1944 – U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt signed the “GI Bill of Rights” to provide broad benefits for veterans of the war.

1945 – During World War II, the battle for Okinawa officially ended after 81 days.

1946 – Jet airplanes were used to transport mail for the first time.

1956 – The battle for Algiers began as three buildings in Casbah were blown up.

1959 – Eddie Lubanski rolled 24 consecutive strikes in a bowling tournament in Miami, FL.

1964 – The U.S. Supreme Court voted that Henry Miller’s book, “Tropic of Cancer”, could not be banned.

1970 – U.S. President Richard Nixon signed an extension of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It required that the voting age in the United States to be 18.

1973 – Skylab astronauts splashed down safely in the Pacific after a record 28 days in space.

1974 – In Chicago, the Sears Tower Skydeck opened. (Willis Tower)

1978 – James W. Christy and Robert S. Harrington discovered the only known moon of Pluto. The moon is named Charon.

1980 – The Soviet Union announced a partial withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan.

1989 – The government of Angola and the anti-Communist rebels of the UNITA movement agreed to a formal truce in their 14-year-old civil war.

1990 – Checkpoint Charlie was dismantled in Berlin.

1992 – The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that hate-crime laws that ban cross-burning and similar expressions of racial bias violated free-speech rights.

1998 – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that evidence illegally obtained by authorities could be used at revocation hearings for a convicted criminal’s parole.

1998 – The 75th National Marbles Tournament began in Wildwood, NJ.

1999 – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that persons with remediable handicaps cannot claim discrimination in employment under the Americans with Disability Act.

2009 – Eastman Kodak Company announced that it would discontinue sales of the Kodachrome Color Film.

** Costco Chocolate Chunk Frozen Cookie Dough, Net Wt. 33lb (14.97kg), 1.6 oz more…

Reason for Recall:

Potential Salmonella contamination

Product Quantity:

29,019 Cases (Total all products)

Recall Number:

F-1300-2024

Code Information:

4109N1 4110N1 4106N3 4107N3 4108N3 4109N3 4110N3 4116N1 4117N1 4109N4 4110N4 4115N1

Classification:

Class II

** The United States has paused safety inspections for avocados and mangoes from Mexico after an incident reportedly threatened the safety of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) staff, according to several local news reports. Per Reuters, two staff members were held against their will and physically assaulted during a protest concerning police pay in the municipality of Paracho.

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** E. coli concerns prompt cheese curd recall in Iowa

By News Desk on June 18, 2024

Moore Family Cheese LLC of Maquoketa, IA is recalling Moore Family Farms and Creamery Cheddar Cheese Curds because of high coliform and generic E. coli count.

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on May 23, 2024, and is ongoing.…Continue Reading

** TOPIC: Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation (Multiple Shades) by Suntegrity Skincare: Recall – Due to Microbial Contamination

AUDIENCE: Consumer, Health Professional, Dermatology, Pharmacy

ISSUE: Suntegrity Skincare is recalling nine lots of Suntegrity Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation (Multiple Shades) based on its discovery of a higher than acceptable microbiological mold count (Species: Aspergillus sydowii) in some tubes of Lot 115BU that developed post-release and over time in a recent test. Out of an abundance of caution while investigating the situation, the company has decided to voluntarily recall these additional lots: 107IV, 107NU, 109NU, 117BU, 113SA, 114SA, 106BR, and 101MO even though all original and recent test results received have come back clear.

** Grande Cheese Company recalls over a million and a half pounds of whey and dairy products over Salmonella concerns

By News Desk on Jun 14, 2024 08:57 am

Grande Cheese Company of Fond Du Lac, WI is recalling 1,726,910 pounds of whey and dairy products because of potential Salmonella contamination. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on May 1, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were… Continue Reading

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** CDC says new Salmonella outbreak has been traced to bearded dragons

By News Desk on Jun 14, 2024 04:50 pm

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting that at least 15 people in nine states have been sickened with Salmonella linked to pet bearded dragons. Four people have required hospitalization, but no deaths have been reported. New York has reported four cases, Ohio and California have each reported… Continue Reading

** Meat Warning Issued in Two States he following products are affected by the warning.

• Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “Farmstead local house smoked bacon” with sell-by dates between May 2 and June 27, 2024
• Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “Farmstead butcher block buck board bacon” with sell-by dates between May 2 and June 27, 2024
• Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “Farmstead butcher block pork jowl whole house smoked” with sell-by dates between May 2 and June 27, 2024
• Packages purchased by weight at the retail counter containing “Farmstead butcher block house smoked beef bacon” with sell-by dates between May 2 and June 27, 2024
• Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Clark Farms Smoked Pork Jowl Bacon” with the lot code H130RH.
• Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Clark Farms Smoked Pork Bacon” with the lot code H130RH.
• Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Clark Farms Smoked Pork Shoulder Bacon” with the lot code H130RH.
• Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Farmstead Butcher Block Smoked Pork Jowl Bacon” with the lot code H81AB.
• Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Farmstead Butcher Block Smoked Pork Bacon” with the lot code H81AB.
• Approximately 1 pound packages containing “Southwinds Cattle Company Smoked Beef Belly Bacon” with the lot code B237AB.

Several other warnings and recalls involving meat have occurred in recent weeks. Earlier in June, a meat importing company recalled more than 20,000 pounds of beef products that were not inspected when entering the U.S. Meanwhile, Publix Super Markets also recently issued a voluntary ground beef recall on some products.

** Pineapple juice recalled in Canada because of mold

By News Desk on June 11, 2024

Puresource Corporation is recalling Just Juice Organic brand 100% Pure Juice – Pineapple because of microbial contamination, specifically mold.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed nationally in Canada.

About mold in food

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), mold in…Continue Reading

** Arugula sold at Publix recalled after testing finds Salmonella

By News Desk on June 10, 2024

Green Life Farms of Lake Worth, FL, is recalling one lot of its 4-ounce containers of Baby Arugula because of potential Salmonella contamination.

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Salmonella in a single harvest of Baby Arugula.

The recalled products…Continue Reading

** More cookie dough types recalled as part of 30,000 case recall

By News Desk on June 10, 2024

Rise Baking Company, doing business as South Coast Baking, of Springdale, AR, is recalling Costco Chocolate Chunk Frozen Cookie Dough,  Member’s Mark Chocolate Chunk, Panera Chocolate Chipper Cookie, Rise Baking Jumbo Chocolate Chunk and Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie cookie doughs because of potential Salmonella contamination.

These products are part of…Continue Reading

** Listeria prompts recall of sandwiches

By News Desk on Jun 11, 2024 05:18 pm

Classic Delight LLC of St. Mary’s, OH, recalls individually wrapped sandwiches because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Products subject to the recall were shipped to Arkansas, California, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas distributors. Products may end up in food service distribution, convenience stores, and vending. Items were produced… Continue Reading

** Dairy Manufacturers Inc., of Prosper, TX – 6/3/24, is notifying consumers about a safety issue associated with a product that is an extension of an ongoing voluntary recall (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dairy-manufacturers-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-products-due-non-compliance-requirements-under-21). D-M initiated a voluntary recall on 05/24/24. Crecelac Infant 0-12 with an expiration date of 08/2025 was manufactured at D.M. Mexicana Sa De Cv in Monterey, Mexico and is part of this ongoing recall. D-M is now alerting consumers that a sample of this product has tested positive for Cronobacter spp.Crecelac 12.4 oz containers were distributed primarily in March, April, and May of 2024. The product was distributed through retail stores in the state of Texas only. The recalled product is labeled as infant formula and packaged in a 12.4 oz. cardboard and aluminum can.

Only the lot listed below had samples containing Cronobacter spp.

PRODUCT	UPC	LOT CODE	EXP. DATE
Crecelac Infant 0-12	8 50042 40847 6	24 039 1 CHE 352-1	08/2025

The recalled product can be identified by the batch code on the bottom of the can.

There have been no reports of injuries or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased Crecelac Infant 0-12, should discontinue use of the recalled product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-972-347-2341 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST).

** As of June 7, 2024, a total of eight confirmed illnesses have been reported from four states including AZ (4), IN (2), NV (1), and PA (1). All eight people have reported seeking medical care; six have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. FDA is working to determine the cause of these illnesses and is considering the appropriate next steps. More information will be provided as it becomes available.   

Symptoms reported by people who became ill after eating Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars include a variety of severe symptoms such as seizures, central nervous system depression (loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness), agitation, abnormal heart rates, hyper/hypotension, nausea, and vomiting.

For more information, click on the red button Read Alert below.

BACKGROUND: Diamond Shruumz- brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars can be purchased online and in person at a variety of retail locations nationwide including smoke/vape shops, and at retailers variety of retail locations nationwide including smoke/vape shops, and at retailers that sell hemp-derived products such as cannabidiol (CBD) or delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC).

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

• Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars, and should discard them.   
• Consumers should check their homes and discard these products if found.  
• This product may appeal to children and teenagers as it is marketed as a candy. Parents and caregivers should consider discussing the information in this advisory with their children and take extra care to avoid this product being consumed by younger people.
• Retailers should not sell or distribute Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars and should hold the product in a secure location until additional instructions can be provided on how to return or safely dispose of the product.

If you become ill after consuming these chocolate bars, please contact your healthcare provider and/or call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.  Let them know you have recently consumed the Diamond Shruumz-brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars.  

** Cronobacter is a bacterium that can cause bloodstream and central nervous system infections, such as sepsis and meningitis, respectively. Complications from Cronobacter infection in infants can include brain abscess, developmental delays, motor impairments, and death.

Grocery giant Wegman’s announced Friday that it was recalling pepperoni in stores across eight states due to ‘possible metal foreign material’ contamination.

The affected product, sold as the Wegmans Italian Classics Uncured Pepperoni, was packaged with the UPC code 2-07939-00000-6 and best by dates of August 28, 2024 and August 29, 2024.

It was sold at more than 100 stores throughout the country including in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia. 

Those who purchased the pepperoni can return it to the customer service desk for a full refund.

** Beef imported from Uruguay recalled over lack of USDA inspection

** Fresh Start Produce Sales Initiates Recall of Whole Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- May 31, 2024 – Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. The recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, directly to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

** A manufacturer out of Dallas distributes two such on the market that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports are being recalled. ARG Laboratories, Inc. has executed a Class II recall of multiple varieties of each Golden Tiger Natural Pain Relieving Cream and Pain Wizard Natural Relief for Muscular and Arthritic Pain.

Varieties of Golden Tiger and Pain Wizard contain the following product specification detailsall were “distributed nationwide in the USA” and sold through retailers such as Walmart and Amazon:

• Pain Wizard Natural Relief for Muscular & Arthritic Pain
  • (Camphor 3%, Menthol 3%)
  • Enriched with Capsaicin, Camphor, Menthol & MSM
  • Bottle with pump, NET WT 16 fluid oz / 473.17 m
  • Lot: 18723C3, Exp 06/30/2025

• GOLDEN TIGER NATURAL PAIN RELIEVING CREAM,
  • (Camphor 3%, Menthol 3%)
  • Enriched with Capsaicin, Aloe Vera, Willow Bark & MSM
  • Gallon Jug 128 fl. oz. (3776 ml)
  • Lot: 01823C2, Exp 01/31/2025

• Pain Wizard, Natural Relief for Muscular & Arthritic Pain
  • (Camphor 3%, Menthol 3%)
  • Enriched with Capsaicin, Camphor, Menthol & MSM
  • Tube, NET WT 8 oz (226.79g)
  • Lots 19823C4, EXP 07/31/2025; 01623C1, Exp 01/31/2025

• Pain Wizard, Natural Relief for Muscular & Arthritic Pain
  • (Camphor 3%, Menthol 3%)
  • Enriched with Capsaicin, Camphor, Menthol & MSM
  • Tube NET WT 4oz (113.39g)
  • Lot 06023C1, Exp 01/31/2025

• NATURAL PAIN RELIEVING CREAM, GOLDEN TIGER
  • (Camphor 3%, Menthol 3%)
  • Enriched with Pump Capsaicin, Aloe Vera, Willow Bark & MSM, Bottle with Pump
  • NET WT 32 fl. oz (946.33ml)
  • Lot 01823C2, 01823C1, Exp 01/31/2025

• GOLDEN TIGER NATURAL PAIN RELIEVING CREAM
  • (Camphor 3%, Menthol 3%)
  • Enriched with Capsaicin, Aloe Vera, Willow Bark & MSM
  • Tube 4 oz (113.39 g)
  • Lot 01623C1, Exp 01/31/2025

• Pain Wizard, Natural Relief for Muscular & Arthritic Pain
  • (Camphor 3%, Menthol 3%)
  • Enriched with Capsaicin, Camphor, Menthol & MSM
  • Roll-On 3 fl oz (88.7ml)
  • Lot 17323C3, Exp 06/30/2025

• GOLDEN TIGER NATURAL PAIN RELIEVING CREAM
  • (Camphor 3%, Menthol 3%)
  • Enriched with Capsaicin, Aloe Vera, Willow Bark & MSM
  • Roll-On NET WT 3 fl. oz. (88.7ml)
  • Lot 17323C3, Exp 06/30/2025

The amount of propylene glycol used in the recalled formulations is not clear. The FDA alerts do not specify how the company is remedying the situation, and it does not appear Golden Tiger has social accounts nor a customer service contact. If you purchased any of the affected Pain Wizard products, you may consider reaching out to customer service at the company or calling the number published on their site: 877-765-4093.

** On June 1, 2024, the Costco leadership team announced to Costco members in a letter from their chief supply chain officer that they were recalling a product sold at Costco between May 9 and May 31, 2024:

“Through standard food safety and quality processes, Tillamook has identified a very small quantity of gray and black plastic pieces that may be present in a limited quantity of Monterey Jack Cheese that is included in the 32 oz. package of Tillamook Monterey Jack and Tillamook Colby Jack cheese slices, with a ‘Best If Used By’ date of October 22, 2024.”

** More Than 2,000 Products Recalled by Popular Meal Delivery Service

A Popular Yogurt Brand Has Been Recalled in at Least One State

2 Over-the-Counter Pain Creams Recalled Nationwide

More Than 200,000 Kitchen Appliances Recalled by 2 Major Brands

More Than 300 Bags of Name-Brand Pet Food Recalled in 4 States

What Is a Recall, and Why Do They Happen? An Expert Explains

Originally Published: June 03, 2024

** Two recalled ice cream products have been reclassified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration more than a month after consumers were first notified.

The 3-ounce Creamy Creations Chocolate Ice Cream (12-pack) and the 3-ounce Creamy Creations Ice Cream Lime/Orange Combo (12-pack), produced by San Antonio based H-E-B, were both recalled in April due to potential metal contamination. The products have the UPC codes of 4122062948 and 4122081930 respectively and were distributed in grocery stores in Texas only.

** UBC Food Distributors Recalls Baraka Brand Ground Black Pepper Spice Because of Possible Health Risk Announcement

UBC Food Distributors in Dearborn Michigan is recalling the Ground Black Pepper under the Baraka brand name in 7oz plastic containers 7oz * 10 With UPC code 8 22514 26626 6 because it has 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. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled “black pepper” were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a 7 ounce, clear plastic package marked with expiration date of January 2026 on the back of the label.

** Fresh Start Produce Sales Initiates Recall of Whole Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- May 31, 2024 – Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. The recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, directly to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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1404 – Owain Glyndwr established a Welsh Parliament at Machynlleth and was crowned Prince of Wales.

1788 – The U.S. Constitution went into effect when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it.

1834 – Cyrus McCormick patented the first practical mechanical reaper for farming. His invention allowed farmers to more than double their crop size.

1859 – Andrew Lanergan received the first rocket patent.

1893 – The Ferris Wheel was introduced at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, IL.

1913 – Georgia Broadwick became the first woman to jump from an airplane.

1937 – In Paris, Leon Blum’s Popular Front Cabinet resigned.

1938 – In Washington, U.S. President Roosevelt signed the $3.75 billion Emergency Relief Appropriation Act.

1939 – Lou Gehrig quit baseball due to illness.

1941 – German troops entered Russia on a front from the Arctic to Black Sea.

1942 – Ben Hogan recorded the lowest score (to that time) in a major golf tournament. Hogan shot a 271 for 72 holes in Chicago, IL.

1945 – Pan Am announced an 88-hour round-the-world flight at a cost of $700.

1954 – The American Cancer Society reported significantly higher death rates among cigarette smokers than among non-smokers.

1954 – NBC radio presented the final broadcast of “The Railroad Hour.”

1954 – Australian John Landy ran the mile in 3:58. He was the second person to achieve the feat.

1958 – In Arkansas, a federal judge let Little Rock delay school integration.

1958 – Linus Pauling and Detlev Bronke, both Americans, were elected to the Soviet Academy of Science.

1960 – In Zurich, German, Armin Hary ran 100-meters in a record 10.0 seconds.

1963 – In St. Louis, Bob Hayes set a record when he ran the 100-yard dash in 0:09.1.

1963 – France announced that they were withdrawing from the North Atlantic NATO fleet.  

1964 3 Civil rights workers disappear

1964 The KKK kills three civil rights activists

1973 – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states may ban materials found to be obscene according to local standards.

1974 – The U.S. Supreme Court decided that pregnant teachers could no longer be forced to take long leaves of absence.

1985 – Scientists announced that skeletal remains exhumed in Brazil were those of Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele.

1989 – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that burning the American flag as a form of political protest was protected by the First Amendment.

2001 – Former Haitian Army colonel Carl Dorelien taken into custody in Port St. Lucie. Dorelien had been in exile since 1994 when he was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a 1994 massacre.

2003 – The fifth Harry Potter book, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” was published by J.K. Rowling.Amazon.com shipped out more than one million copies on this day making the day the largest distribution day of a single item in e-commerce history. The book set sales records around the world with an estimated 5 million copies were sold on the first day.

2004 – SpaceShipOne, designed by Burt Rutan and piloted by Mike Melvill, reached 328,491 feet above Earth in a 90 minute flight. The height is about 400 feet above the distance scientists consider to be the boundary of space.