More than 9,500 cases of apple juice that were sold at Walmart stores across the United States are being recalled due to an elevated level of "inorganic arsenic," the Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this month.
The juices were made by Refresco Beverages US Inc and sold by Walmart.
The impacted products are the "Great Value" brand 8oz Apple Juice that were sold in six packs in PET plastic bottles, said the FDA.
The recalled juices have a UPC of 0-78742-29655-5 and a "best if used by" date of December 28, 2024.
The recall was initiated on August 15 and was classified as a "Class II" recall on August 23, said the FDA in its announcement.
They were sold at Walmart stores in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois,...
Following the developments in the security situation and an overnight situation assessment by Director General Eli Bin, Magen David Adom has raised its alert status to the highest level across the entire country.
The Israel Airports Authority stated, "Due to the security situation, the departures this morning from Ben Gurion Airport will be delayed, and will not take off in the next few hours. Flights en route to Ben Gurion Airport will be directed to alternative airports in the region. It is recommended that the traveling public keep up to date with the various airlines on changes in schedules."
Israeli Air Force fighter jets are currently striking targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization that posed an imminent threat to the citizens of the State of Israel, IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari said early Sunday morning.
Following the strikes, and in accordance with the IDF Home Front Command’s situational assessment, life-saving guidelines for the public in certain areas of Israel will be published.
“A short while ago, the IDF identified the Hezbollah terrorist organization preparing to fire missiles and rockets toward Israeli territory,” said Hagari.
“In a self-defense act to remove these threats, the IDF is striking terror targets in Lebanon, from which Hezbollah was planning to launch their attacks on Israeli civilians. &rl...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 24, 2024 - The U.S. Postal Service announced that it is considering slowing down service to some people in order to save money and improve service to others.
According to The Washington Post,top USPS officials said the plan would be to allow slower mail delivery to those who live more than 50 miles from a large processing facility.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told The Washington Post that the change would give customers within 50 miles of the facilities faster delivery service.
“You look around every other country, [delivery] is longer, it’s much more expensive. We’re trying to save the Postal Service — not figuratively, not to advocate for something. We’re trying to literally save the Postal Service," said DeJoy to The Wa...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 24, 2024 - (WMAR2News) As schools across Maryland resume for the new academic year, traffic is expected to increase, and so are concerns for student safety. Last year, there were thousands of violations reported where drivers illegally passed school buses with red flashing lights, putting students at risk. In Carroll County alone, 5,084 citations were issued, while Howard County reported nearly double that number with 9,554 violations. Maryland state law requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet away from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, with divided highways being the only exception. Authorities urge drivers to be vigilant and comply with these regulations to ensure the safety of students.
Israel estimates that the Hezbollah terror group is determined to attack Israel in the near future, in revenge for the death of Hezbollah's second-in-command, Fuad Shukr, last month.
Israel is preparing for a number of potential scenarios, including an attack from Iran, Lebanon, or an integrated attack from the Shiite axis.
According to reports, dozens of Israeli fighter planes are ready and armed to thwart a possible attack by Hezbollah. In light of this, the US is sending additional forces to the area, including two aircraft carriers.
Meanwhile, in light of the concerns of escalation, General Charles Brown, the US Army's Chief of Staff, on Saturday morning arrived on a surprise visit to the Middle East.
Brown arrived in Jordan and is expected to visit Egypt and Israel ...
A suspected terrorist who was caught on security cameras carrying a Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) flag set at least two vehicles on fire at the entrance to the Beth Yaacov synagogue in La Grande-Motte, France.
A gas balloon was in one of the vehicles, and as a result, both vehicles exploded and the flames reached the synagogue's doors.
One police officer was injured and evacuated to a hospital; there is no danger to his life.
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced that the explosion is being investigated as a terror attack.French President Emmanuel Macron said, "Our thoughts are with the congregation at the Grande-Motte synagogue and all the Jews in the country."
"Everything is being done to find the perpetrator of this terrorist act and protect places of worship....
The IDF on Saturday night confirmed the deaths of two soldiers who fell in an explosion in addition to the soldier whose name was published on Friday.
Sergeant First Class (res.) Danil Pechenyuk, aged 26, from Bat Yam; Sergeant First Class (res.) Nitai Metodi, aged 23, from Ashkelon fought in the 6310th Reconnaissance Battalion, "Jerusalem" Brigade (16th), and fell in the central Gaza Strip.
On Friday, the IDF announced that Sergeant First Class (res.) Evyatar Atuar, aged 24, from Rosh Haayin, a soldier from the 6310th Reconnaissance Battalion, "Jerusalem" Brigade (16th), had been killed in central Gaza.
The three soldiers were killed in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City by an explosive device planted on the outer wall of a building they began to search, which was set off ...
Dozens of rockets were fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel on Friday afternoon and evening, with sirens sounding in the area.
The IDF said that some of the projectiles were intercepted and no injuries were reported.
In total, at least 100 rockets were fired from Lebanon towards the north from Friday morning and until 8:30 p.m. Approximately 40 projectiles were fired between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. alone.
In addition, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announced that the IAF struck and eliminated terrorist Saeed Mahmoud Daeb, a terrorist in Hezbollah's Rocket and Missile Unit, in the Tyre area.
The IAF also struck the launcher from which rockets were fired toward the area of Tzfat earlier in the day.
The most recent barrage of rockets caused fires in JNF-KKL forests in the n...
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he will suspend his election bid and endorse Donald Trump, potentially boosting the Republican former president just after Democrats left their convention with renewed hope for a win.
US President Joe Biden urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a Wednesday phone call to consent to pulling back Israeli forces from a section of the Egypt-Gaza border during the initial phase of the hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza, Barak Ravid of Axios reported on Friday, citing three Israeli officials.
Biden had asked Netanyahu during their conversation to ease his stance and agree to withdraw IDF forces from a small portion of the Philadelphi corridor as part of the first phase of the deal, the Israeli officials said.
They added that Netanyahu partially conceded to Biden’s request, agreeing to withdraw one Israeli position along the border.
According to the officials, Biden specifically asked for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from a one- to ...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 23, 2024 – 2:27 PM - The Baltimore Police Bomb Squad has issued an "ALL CLEAR," and traffic has now reopened in the area of Park Heights & Slade.
Earlier today, two suspicious boxes in the area raised concern. However, upon investigation, it was determined that the first box was a construction box that had fallen off the back of a truck and was moved to the side of the road by a passerby. The second box turned out to be an Amazon delivery that was mistakenly placed in the wrong spot.
Councilman Isaac 'Yitzy' Schleifer and Councilman Izzy Patoka were on the scene and expressed their gratitude for the coordinated efforts between both City and County Police and Bomb Squads.
Towson, MD - Aug. 23, 2024 - The Baltimore County Department of Public Works & Transportation is informing residents in parts of Glyndon, Reisterstown and Owings Mills that they may briefly experience low water pressure and/or disruption of water service this weekend. This potential interruption in water service is due to ongoing construction upgrades to the public water system. Construction in the affected communities will take place from 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 to 5 a.m. on Shabbos, Aug. 24. Baltimore County is working on a major water main project in Reisterstown Road between Pleasant Hill Road and Stockdale Avenue. Crews are working on completing three miles of new 16-inch and 20-inch diameter water main, scheduled for completion in the Winter of 2024...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 23, 2024 – 12:44 PM – Police have blocked Park Heights Ave near Slade.
Please steer clear of the area as traffic is heavily impacted.
Do you consider yourself a Shomer Torah and Mitzvos?
What does that even mean?
Does it describe one who carries out the directives as outlined in halacha?
Wouldn't it then be more accurate to define that individual as one who 'studies' Torah and 'performs' the mitzvos?
A Shomer literally means a guardian, one who protects not necessarily one who acts.
Why then to we use this so commonly in referring to a practicing Jew?
השמר לך — Take care, פן תשכח — lest you forget Hashem, your G-d… (דברים ח יא)
This according to some opinions is one of the six hundred and thirteen commandments of the Torah.
How does one technically fulfill this command?
The verse adds to this charge 'to take care lest you forget G-d': לב...
Three weeks ago, Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe angrily pushed back on senators’ calls to immediately fire or discipline key agents directly responsible for the security failures that led to the assassination attempt against former President Trump at last month’s campaign rally in Butler, Pa.
Since that time, Secret Service leaders have placed several members of the Pittsburgh Field Office on administrative leave, according to three sources in the Secret Service community.
(Administrative leave occurs when a federal employee temporarily leaves their position and work duties – either because of a misconduct investigation or medical or mental health issue. These employees usually still receive pay and benefits, but those decisions are left to the discretion of...