August 8, 2024
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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Recalled Deli Meats: What You Need to Know!
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Per an report written by Megan VerHelst of The Patch titled "Another Death, More Illnesses Reported In Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak" on August 8, 2024. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a nationwide listeria outbreak has been linked to millions of pounds of recalled deli meats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday that a Virginian had passed away amid a nationwide outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. The death was confirmed a week after Boar's Head recalled seven million pounds of meat and poultry products linked to the disease. There have been three deaths. Other deaths were reported in New Jersey and Illinois.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nine more illnesses have been reported since the last update on July 31, 2024. The outbreak has infected 43 individuals in 13 states, including Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. To learn more, please click the link: https://patch.com/new-jersey/middletown-nj/s/iyfnj/another-death-more-illnesses-reported-in-deli-meat-listeria-outbreak?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alert&user_email=8b63617579edf54cbadf7183154015d85784f08e1cf6f4064784661f1b651b81&user_email_md5=e90707a6228d470c252bb1bc33689a6b&lctg=6571e20423b29a937d012200
Tragedy Strikes NJ Transit: Boy Killed by Light Rail Train in Palmyra
Per an story written by Josh Bakan of The Middletown Patch on August 8, 2024 titled "Boy Fatally Struck By NJ Transit Train In Burlington County" The NJ Transit light rail train in Palmyra, NJ, struck and killed a boy early Thursday morning, authorities said. An NJ Transit spokesperson said a northbound River Line train hit the boy just before 8:20 A.M. at the Chestnut Street crossing. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear. Police from the NJ Transit are investigating.
His age was not immediately available. The 28 customers and the operator on the train were not injured. As of 10:50 A.M., River Line service is suspended between Cinnaminson and Pennsauken/Route 73 and faces delays of up to 30 minutes in both directions. A substitute bus route is running between Cinnaminson and Route 73 for today.
Beware: Tropical Storm Debby Threatens New Jersey with
Tornadoes and Flash Flooding
Per an report provided by Veronica Flesher of the Middletown Patch titled "Tornadoes, Flooding Threaten NJ As Tropical Storm Debby Moves In" August 8, 2024. Tropical Storm Debby is headed to New Jersey, which could lead to tornadoes, flash flooding and several inches of rain. According to the National Weather Service, the first rain bands of the storm will hit New Jersey Thursday, but Friday will be the primary concern. (Picture Source: Wix Unsplash Media Mika Baumeister Studios.)
National Weather Service forecasters said that rain bands today should be fast-moving enough (and limited in coverage) to limit the flooding threat. With high precipitable water values and very deep warm cloud layers, localized flash flooding is possible during the later half of the day. According to the forecast, the entire state is at risk of severe thunderstorms with possible tornadoes on Friday night. The National Weather Service said that the state is in a more favorable zone for tornado risk because of Debby's tracking inward.
Even without tornadoes, though, it will be windy: winds will likely be 15 to 25 mph with gusts of at least 30 to 40 mph, forecasters say. There are dangerous rip currents in the water and winds up to 50 mph on the shore.
Black Houston Neighborhoods Struggle in Hurricane Beryl's Aftermath
Per an report written by Phil Lewis titled "Weeks after Hurricane Beryl, Black Houston neighborhoods still recovering" on August 8, 2024. Black Houston neighborhoods are still reeling from unprecedented power outages and damage weeks after Hurricane Beryl hit the region. The Category 1 hurricane passed directly over the Houston area on July 8 and caused more than 2.5 million homes, schools, and businesses to lose power. Hundreds of thousands were without power for more than a week as they struggled to get food and stay in touch with their loved ones. (Picture Source: Wix Unsplash NASA Share)
The strenuous activity could be life-threatening after the heat index values rose into the 100s. (That means no A/C for areas without power.) At least 16 storm-related deaths have been reported by local news stations. The energy capital of the world was shut down by a Category 1 hurricane, and many residents are wondering how marginalized communities experience the harshest ramifications of natural disasters. To learn more please click the link: https://www.whatimreading.net/p/after-hurricane-beryl-black-houston-recovering?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1277192&post_id=147396813&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=30y1z6&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
Gangsta Like Executive Director Ross Licitra of The Monmouth County SPCA Threatens To Cut The Throats Of Employees Who Won't Kill Puppies.
Per a story written by Carly Baldwin of the Middletown Patch titled "Ross Licitra Accused Of Threatening A 2nd Monmouth SPCA Employee" reported on Aug 7, 2024. Shares that a second employee of the Monmouth County SPCA has now come forward to police to allege that SPCA Executive Director Ross Licitra criticized him, moreover physically threatening him, when the employee of the SPCA brought up concerns about a decision in June to euthanize a dog at the shelter. https://monmouthcountyspca.org/
The second employee, who is not named, has filed a police report with Eatontown Police. He stated in that report that Licitra told him that "when people are rude to his managers, it makes him want to reach over the desk and cut their throat and watch them bleed out on the floor." How to Deal With a Toxic Boss Without Quitting | Do These 3 Things | Advice from Engineering Manager https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sr2wpO4b64
The second employee reported the incident to the police after another SPCA employee, who remains unnamed, covertly recorded Licitra and assistant director Barbara Lovell expressing criticism when he too questioned their choice to euthanize the same dog, a female pit bull named Shy Baby. To learn more please click the link: https://patch.com/new-jersey/middletown-nj/s/iyegt/2nd-monmouth-spca-employee-alleges-threats-from-ross-licitra?utm_source=local-update&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alert
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