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Rocks, insects, plastic: Why are 'foreign objects' common in food recalls?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

Rocks in Trader Joe’s cookies. Insects in its broccoli-cheese soup. Pieces of plastic in Banquet frozen chicken strips.In recent weeks, U.S. consumers have seen high-profile food recalls for an unappetizing reason: They're contaminated with foreign objects that have no place on a dinner plate. And while no one wants to bite down on stainless steel in peanut butter or bone fragments in smoked sausage, this type of contamination is one of the top reasons for food recalls in the U.S.Food safety experts and federal agencies use the terms “extraneous” or “foreign” materials to describe things like metal fragments, rubber gaskets and bits of bugs that somehow make it into packaged goods.“Extraneous materials” triggered nine recalls in 2022 of more than 477,000 pounds of food regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service — triple the number of recalls tied to food contaminated with toxic E. coli bacteria.And the...

WATCH LIVE: Texas Republicans weigh in on Paxton impeachment after week one of trial

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Republicans from Texas are weighing in on the evidence outlined during the first week of suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial, with a range of opinions on the allegations.In Washington, D.C. Thursday, Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas, expressed grave concern for what he heard during the trial, telling a group of reporters he has been listening to proceedings when he can."It's deeply disturbing — the allegations that are made, some of the evidence," he said. Cornyn implied that the trial is warranted based on the facts of the case thus far, drawing contrast to the federal House impeachments of former President Donald Trump."Having been a veteran of two impeachment trials myself here recently, it's a unique process, but I think it's unfolding the way it should," he said. "I think the lieutenant governor has done a good job, making sure that it's not an overly politicized process and that Attorney General Paxton gets a fair hearing but also the ...

Nightmare fuel: Introducing the Texas Toe-Biter

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Now for some news you'll wish you didn't know. A creepy, skin crawling insect is getting some extra attention this summer: the Texas Toe-Biter.The insect, considered a Giant Water Bug and part of the Belostomatidae family, can be found on land and in the water across the state.KXAN's Rich Segal spoke with Wizzie Brown, an entomologist with the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office, about the critters. Why they're so scary and whether they're actually dangerous. You can read that transcript, edited for clarity, below.WIZZIE BROWN: These are fairly large insects. The larger species can get anywhere from two to four inches, but that's in the adult stage. So they can be rather alarming if people see them.They're a brown color, kind of oval shape. And they have swimming hind legs, and then their front legs are going to be capable of pinching. Their front legs are actually used for grabbing onto their prey.I think what everyone is so disturbed by other than their size, I...

Austin Fire crews honor those lost on 9/11

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Crews with the Austin Fire Department Monday will honor firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. A total of 343 firefighters from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) died on that day in the terror attacks at the World Trade Center.To honor their memory, AFD held a service at 7:30 a.m. at the Buford Fire Tower on Lady Bird Lake on Cesar Chavez and Colorado. Austin Fire Department holds 9/11 memorial event at Buford Tower downtown. Sept. 11, 2023 (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Austin Fire Department holds 9/11 memorial event at Buford Tower downtown. Sept. 11, 2023 (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Austin Fire Department holds 9/11 memorial event at Buford Tower downtown. Sept. 11, 2023 (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) Austin Fire Department holds 9/11 memorial event at Buford Tower downtown. Sept. 11, 2023 (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) At 9:30 a.m., AFD firefighters will climb the Pleasant Valley Drill Tower in full turnout gear, an air pack and a hose bundle. AFD said the fir...

EGCSD in 'secured lockout' after unspecified threat

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The East Greenbush Central School District has entered a district-wide "secure lockout" after Howard L. Goff Middle School received an unspecified threat over voicemail this morning. Out of an abundance of caution, buses are being redirected to their confidential staging locations away from school grounds while law enforcement is sent to schools, according to the district's website. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! According to the district's website:All students and staff are permitted to enter school and the school day continues as normalNo outdoor activities including physical education and recessNo unnecessary visitors may enter the schoolsAll schools will have increased police and law enforcement presence throughout the day. Parents and guardians who drop students off are advised to stay off school grounds until they are notified. Stick with NEWS10 as more information regarding the threat becomes availab...

Beetlejuice coming to Fabulous Fox Theatre October 10-22

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Beetlejuice is coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on October 10 through Oct. 22.Based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, Beetlejuice tells the story of a strange and unusual teenager whose life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes! Once a St. Louis County subdivision, now a disc golf course FOX 2 wants you to win your way in! We’re giving away a four-pack of tickets.To get registered, go to the contest page at FOX2Now.com.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra performing two shows at Enterprise Center Sunday, Dec. 17

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It’s one of St. Louis’ most popular holiday traditions: the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. They're performing two shows at the Enterprise Center on Sunday, December 17.Tickets go on sale Friday, with proceeds benefiting two local charities: SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and PreventEd. FOX 2 is giving away tickets every day this week!  Once a St. Louis County subdivision, now a disc golf course To enter, go to the contest page at FOX2Now.com. For a bonus chance to enter, follow FOX2Now on Instagram.

Lamborghinis pull up to 'Bake Sale for Brier' for a surprise of a lifetime

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - 8-year-old Brier Whitley has a rare bone disease called 'XLH' that will require major surgery. He joined FOX 2 at 9 a.m. last week to help promote his bake sale to raise money. FOX 2's Ty Hawkins shared more about the incredible turnout and his story.Brier shared that he's had a lot of people come up to him and ask, 'Why are you so short?' He tells them, 'I have this bone disease called XLH. My legs are bent and yours are straight.'Brier's family is doing everything they can to cover his medical expenses, but with the cost of traveling for this big surgery coming up, they needed a little help. So this past weekend, they held a bake sale. Tri My Best adaptive triathlon: empowering kids and raising funds for a cause Brier came on the 9 a.m. show last Thursday to tell us all about it. His wit and personality were a hit. On Saturday afternoon, FOX 2 staff stopped by the sale. So did Lamborghini's from 'Holman Motor Cars St. Louis' and the 'Lamborghini Owner's Club.'"L...

Letters: Has Casa Bonita become Cartmanland, Season 5, Ep. 6?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

Cartmanland, Season 5, Ep. 6You know, there’s a South Park episode that I haven’t heard referenced regarding the Casa Bonita opening. One of the characters buys his favorite amusement park so he won’t have to wait in line for any of the rides. Eventually, he figures out that it’s more fun with all his friends, so he lets the other main characters into the park with him. By the end of the episode, he has to let everyone in in order to pay the bills.Matt Stone and Trey Parker are, unfortunately, not going to run out of money to run their private restaurant any time soon. It’s a shame, but at the end of the day, it does belong to them and if it’s meant to be a private clubhouse, so be it. I just wish they hadn’t gotten our hopes up. One more piece of my childhood gone isn’t going to kill me.David Roberts, Fairfield, Wash.The effort to keep Trump off Colorado ballotRe: “Voters sue to disqualify Trump,” Sept. 7 news story and &#...

Denver weather: Cool temps continue with fog, scattered showers and thunderstorms

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:02:52 GMT

Denverites can expect another cloudy, cool day Monday, with light showers rolling in after the morning fog clears, according to the National Weather Service.Cloudy and cool again, with scattered. light showers focused on the high country, particularly east of the Divide and around the southern Front Range mountains and Palmer Divide. #CoWx pic.twitter.com/Jzer05yYlu— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) September 11, 2023The high temperature in Denver will be 67 degrees, decreasing to 51 degrees overnight, forecasters said. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the high temperatures are expected to increase back to the mid-70s.The weather service issued a hazardous weather outlook for northeastern and north central Colorado Monday, including Denver, that called for scattered showers and weak thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and evening.Related ArticlesWeather | PHOTOS: The devastating Colorado flood of 2013 Weather | Denver weather: Cool weather and sporadic showers...