Major Lettuce Recall Spans 27 States As Intense Diarrhea Cases Climb
A major break in a sprawling parasite investigation has triggered a sweeping food recall stretching across more than half the country.
The Food and Drug Administration published a recall notice on Saturday, July 18, stating that Taylor Farms de Mexico is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the US market due to possible Cyclospora contamination.
The affected shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed between Monday, June 29, and Thursday, July 16. The recall includes dozens of food-service and retail products sold under the CV, JB, Mark, MKTSD, PK, SUB, SY…
Wood-Ridge Italian Spot Closing After 17 Years
A longtime Bergen County restaurant is preparing to serve its final meals after 17 years in business.
Justin's Ristorante II, located at 269 Hackensack St., in Wood-Ridge, will permanently close on Sunday, July 26, the owner announced in a farewell letter.
The owner thanked the community for making the restaurant part of birthdays, family dinners, celebrations, business milestones, and other special occasions over the years.
"Because of you, Justin's II became more than just a restaurant—it became a place where memories were made, friendships were formed, and our community came together."…
Tavern Closes For Good In Pearl River After Lease Issues: 'It Was A Pleasure'
An Irish-American pub that became a gathering place for live music, trivia nights, and traditional Irish sessions has closed its doors in Rockland County.
Uncle Tommy's Tavern, located at 33 W. Central Ave. in Pearl River, announced on Wednesday, July 15, that it had permanently closed after unsuccessful efforts to reach a lease agreement with the building's new owners.
"Yesterday Uncle Tommy's closed its doors for the last time," the business wrote in a message shared with customers.
The tavern thanked its current and former staff, musicians, dart teams, DJs, karaoke and…
Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach
For years, sisters Cindy Shuster and Nancy Stultz spent their time at the beach searching for a comfortable way to put their feet up.
They tried everything from coolers to beach chairs with built-in footrests to building endless sand piles. Nothing stayed comfortable for long.
Then, during what Shuster calls the perfect beach day in Avalon, NJ, in Summer 2025, inspiration struck. Shuster, of Baltimore, MD, and Stultz, of Frederick, MD, brought two pillow cases to the beach and filled them with sand to prop their feet up. It worked.
"I was like, this is ingenious. This is so much more comfo…
