A fire at a grade school in Chicago kills 87 children and three nuns on December 1, 1958; five more children later died as a result of their injuries.
The Our Lady of Angels School was operated by the Sisters of Charity in Chicago. In 1958, there were well over 1,200 students enrolled at the school, which occupied a large, old building. Unfortunately, little in the way of fire prevention was done before December 1958. The building did not have any sprinklers and no regular preparatory drills were conducted. When a small fire broke out in a pile of trash in the basement, it led to disaster.
The fire probably began about 2:30 p.m. and, within minutes, teachers on the first floor smelled it. These teachers led their classes outside, but did not sound a general alarm. The school’s janitor discovered the fire at 2:42 and shouted for the alarm to be rung. However, he was either not heard or the alarm system did not operate properly, and the students in classrooms on the second floor were completely unaware of the rapidly spreading flames beneath them.
By News Desk on Nov 30, 2024 12:52 am 4Earth Farms of Commerce, California, is recalling multiple brands of Organic Vegetable Medley, Conventional Vegetable Medley, and Organic Whole Carrots because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19. E. coli O121:H19 is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people,… Continue Reading
Handsome Brook Farms is voluntarily recalling 10,800 retail units of the organic pasture raised eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature brand name because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs were distributed into 25 Costco stores in the Alabama…Continue Reading
Gracie’s Kitchens of New Haven, CT is recalling all ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products manufactured at the facility from 11/4-11/13/24, 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…Continue Reading
By News Desk on Nov 20, 2024 09:20 am IHA Beverage of Commerce, CA is recalling Super Cinnamon Powder 4oz, because of potential elevated levels of lead. This recall is being initiated as a result of routine sampling by the Arkansas Department of Health which revealed that the finished products contained elevated levels of lead. Short term exposures to… Continue Reading
By News Desk on Nov 25, 2024 12:05 pm The recent rise in foodborne illness in South Africa has been declared a national disaster. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane said a team of health experts will be appointed shortly to a Ministerial Advisory Committee. This committee will develop medium- to long-term prevention measures to curb incidents… Continue Reading
By Dan Flynn on Nov 27, 2024 12:01 am Fifty-five adults in. the United States were stricken with human bird flu this year, and now a child has become the latest victim of the avian virus. California has identified the case in a child with mild respiratory symptoms and who is recovering at home. Human infections with bird flu… Continue Reading
By News Desk on Nov 26, 2024 09:29 am Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC is recalling certain Pero Family Farms Squash Sliced Zucchini & Yellow Squash because the products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Nov. 5, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were… Continue Reading
By Bill Marler on Nov 27, 2024 12:06 am At least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli O157:H7 tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef, federal health officials said. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) was notified of illnesses on Nov. 13, and working in… Continue Reading
** The first drug he included in his warning was antihistamine medication used to help ease the symptoms of allergies, as well as anticholinergics, also used to treat allergies. These medications, some of which are available over the counter, are used to treat hayfever, eczema, hives and conjunctivitis, which causes red and itchy eyes. However, Dr Hasan said long-term use has been linked to dementia. A 2024 study, which looked at data of more than 21,000 patients, found opiate users had a 15% higher risk of developing dementia. Another medication was omeprazole, which is widely used to treat indigestion and heartburn. A type of sedative drug used to treat anxiety, insomnia and seizures called benzodiazepines — such as Valium and Xanax — are thought to raise dementia risk if taken over a long period of time. – Openline
Joseph Seviroli, LLC of Garden City, NY, is recalling 1,366,065 pounds of Chicken Alfredo Kits because it contains chicken contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
According to the details published online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Oct. 9, 2024, and is ongoing.
An outbreak of Listeria infections traced to ready-to-eat chicken and meat products has turned deadly.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Nov. 22 that an infant in California has died in the outbreak linked to food from Yu Shang Inc. The multi-state outbreak has sickened 11 people.Continue Reading
By News Desk on Nov 08, 2024 06:23 pm CIBUS Fresh of Noblesville, IN, is recalling CIBUS Fresh products containing Glenview Farms Spreadable Brie, 2/3lb because of a supplier notification of possible Listeria monocytogenes (products are listed below). More information regarding the recent Brie recall can be found here. The product was distributed under the following labels: CIBUS Fresh,… Continue Reading
The salmon is found in twin 12-ounce packages. It is identified by UPC 0 96619 25697 6, Lot# 8512801270, and has a best-by date of November 13, 2024. It was confirmed to contain the bacteria following laboratory tests on October 21, 2024.
**BROOKLYN, NY – October 25, 2024 – Acme Smoked Fish Corporation is issuing a recall of 111 cases of Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon in twin 12oz package, UPC 0 96619 25697 6, Lot# 8512801270, Best-by-Date 11/13/2024 due to laboratory testing confirming Listeria monocytogenes on October 21, 2024.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.
This product was distributed between October 9, 2024 to October 13, 2024. The product was distributed to the Southeast Costco Distribution Center located in West Palm Beach, Florida and Costco Warehouse stores in Florida.
The Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon is vacuum packed in a black bordered plastic package, with a blue name of “Smoked Salmon” and an illustration of a salmon fish on the front.
To date there have been no reported illnesses linked to the recall.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume the products and are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard the product. Consumers with questions can call 718-383-8585 Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST or contact the recall coordinators:
** By News Desk on Nov 04, 2024 06:33 pm Savencia Cheese USA is recalling soft ripened cheeses manufactured in its Lena manufacturing facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. “Through routine testing, it was identified that processing equipment at the site may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes,” according to the company’s recall notice… Continue Reading
By Joe Whitworth on Nov 01, 2024 12:05 am A survey in Switzerland has found that higher living costs have had a negative impact on the food safety behavior of consumers, according to a recently released report. The general cost of living and especially energy prices have risen sharply since April 2022. More than 1,200 people in Switzerland were… Continue Reading
By News Desk on Nov 01, 2024 12:06 am The FDA is investigating a new outbreak of E. coli O26:H11 infections. So far there are nine confirmed patients, but the Food and Drug Administration has not reported how old they are or where they live. The agency has not yet determined the source of the pathogen. The investigation is… Continue Reading
By Joe Whitworth on Oct 31, 2024 12:05 am Tiger Brands may be about to compensate some of those most seriously affected in a large Listeria outbreak in South Africa more than six years ago. Tiger Brands revealed the proposal in a trading statement for the 12 months ending Sept. 30. “The company’s attorneys have engaged with the plaintiffs’… Continue Reading
During a White House ceremony attended by James S. Brady, President Bill Clintonsigns the Brady handgun-control bill into law. The law requires a prospective handgun buyer to wait five business days while the authorities check on his or her background, during which time the sale is approved or prohibited based on an established set of criteria.
In 1981, James Brady, who served as press secretary for President Ronald Reagan, was shot in the head by John Hinckley, Jr., during an attempt on President Reagan’s life outside a hotel in Washington, D.C. Reagan himself was shot in his left lung but recovered and returned to the White House within two weeks. Brady, the most seriously injured in the attack, was momentarily pronounced dead at the hospital but survived and began an impressive recovery from his debilitating brain injury.
During the 1980s, Brady became a leading proponent of gun-control legislation and in 1987 succeeded in getting a bill introduced into Congress. The Brady Bill, as it became known, was opposed by many congressmen, who, in reference to the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, questioned the constitutionality of regulating the ownership of arms. In 1993, with the support of President Bill Clinton, an advocate of gun control, the Brady Bill became law.
Once a hall for operettas, pantomime, political meetings, and vaudeville, the Folies Bergère in Paris introduces an elaborate revue featuring women in sensational costumes. The highly popular “Place aux Jeunes” established the Folies as the premier nightspot in Paris. In the 1890s, the… read more »
Be a Seed for Change 
You must be logged in to post a comment.