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belVita breakfast sandwiches recalled after allergic reactions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

(KSNW/NEXSTAR) — Several belVita breakfast sandwich products sold across the U.S. are being recalled due to the possibility they may contain undeclared peanuts, a known allergen.Mondelēz Global LLC, which owns belVita, says the recall is the result of cross-contact on a manufacturing line.People with allergies or severe sensitivities to peanuts may be at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the affected items. Mondelēz Global LLC, which owns belVita, says there have been three unconfirmed reports of possible allergic reactions so far. Here are the 10 most expensive places to buy a home The recall is limited to the belVita Breakfast Sandwich products listed in the grid below, available at retail stores nationwide. ProductUPC codeBest When Used By DatebelVita Breakfast Sandwich,Dark Chocolate Creme(8.8 oz carton)0 44000 04328 5Dates before and including Feb. 25, 2024(Located on top flap of carton)belVita Breakfast Sandwich,Dark Chocolate C...

MedWatch Daily Digest: Iron deficiency in young women & 'Dirty Dozen' list

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

For Wednesday, July 5, WGN’s Jackie Bange has the latest on new medical information, including: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch 1-in-4-girls, women have iron deficiencyA survey carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that of the 3,500 females ages 12 to 21 they polled, 40% had low iron. Iron is a critical mineral that helps red blood cells carry oxygen through the body. Symptoms of having an iron deficiency include brain fog, fatigue, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath. Foods listed by the CDC as having good iron levels include red meat, seafood, beans and dark leafy vegetables. 2023 'Dirty Dozen' list The Environmental Working Group is out with its annual 'Dirty Dozen' list of fruits and vegetables and there are some new additions. Strawberries are still at the top of the list, meaning they're the item most tainted with pesticide residue. Spinach is in second place and kale is holding on to its third place spot. But new to the list this year a...

CPD, OEMC, city agencies to hold news conference on partnership for safety

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

CHICAGO — Over 50 people were shot in Chicago over the July Fourth weekend, police said.Chicago police said 57 people were shot from 6 p.m. Friday through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.Eight people died in those shootings. A ninth person died from blunt force trauma.The Chicago Police Department, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications and the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety plan to hold a news conference Wednesday at 1 p.m. to “highlight the citywide partnership.”WGN News plans to stream that news conference live.

Illinois trooper fatally shoots man suspected in 2 shootings in Iowa

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

DANVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A man who was shot and killed by an Illinois trooper was a suspect in two shootings in Iowa, police said Wednesday.Randy A. Jackson, 39, shot and wounded a man and woman in Clinton, Iowa, which is just across the Illinois state border, authorities said. The man, who was shot Sunday night, is recovering from non-life-threatening wounds. The condition of the woman, who was shot several times and was taken to a hospital early Monday, wasn’t immediately available. Road shut down after Elmhurst deadly crash Just before 8 p.m. Monday, Illinois troopers and officers from several agencies joined a chase of Jackson’s vehicle near Danville, which is in eastern Illinois near the state’s border with Indiana. The car ended up on a county road and officers found Jackson in a detached garage of a home, according to Illinois State Police.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesDuring a standoff, Jackson “refused to comply” and a trooper shot him, the state police said in a n...

Fire crews respond to boat dock fire in northwest Austin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A boat dock fire on Coldwater Canyon Drive in northwest Austin has led to significant damages to the dock, Austin Fire Department officials tweeted Wednesday. Sheriff: Body of 8 year old missing in Lake Travis found Officials told KXAN the fire happened in the 7300 block of Coldwater Canyon Drive, where at least one boat was on fire. The fire is primarily under control now, and no injuries have been reported, officials added.A boat dock fire on Coldwater Canyon Drive in northwest Austin has led to significant damages to the dock, Austin Fire Department officials tweeted Wednesday. (Courtesy: Austin Fire Department)A boat dock fire on Coldwater Canyon Drive in northwest Austin has led to significant damages to the dock, Austin Fire Department officials tweeted Wednesday. (Courtesy: Austin Fire Department)A boat dock fire on Coldwater Canyon Drive in northwest Austin has led to significant damages to the dock, Austin Fire Department officials tweeted Wednesday. (Cou...

Teen pinned inside vehicle after crash near Circle C neighborhood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for July 5, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A teenager was taken to the hospital after a crash in southwest Austin near the Circle C neighborhood Wednesday morning.Austin-Travis County EMS said the teen was pinned inside a vehicle for around 25 to 30 minutes. The crash happened near La Crosse Avenue and Walpole Lane. ATCEMS reported the crash on social media at 11:31 a.m.The teen has "serious, potentially life-threatening injuries," ATCEMS said.The Austin Fire Department and ATCEMS responded to the scene.

STUDY: Here are the Texas cities with the highest, lowest cost of living

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for July 5, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) –  When it comes to the cost of living in the Lone Star State, Austinites pay the most while those living in Midland pay the least, according to a new analysis by Texas Real Estate Source. New study tracks California to Texas migration Property experts for the real estate search engine analyzed several factors – including property taxes, utilities and prices of some goods and services – and compared them with the average income per capita to determine the cost of living in the state.Texas Real Estate Source then gave each city a score based on the analysis to rank them. “When you are on the hunt for a new home, the price of the house isn’t the only thing to consider as there are plenty of other factors that can contribute to your living expenses: utilities, nearby restaurants, transport, and much more. Fortunately, this data not only determines the cities with the lowest cost of liv...

H-E-B Splash Park now open at Texas State Aquarium

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for July 5, 2023.CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KXAN) -- Visitors to the Texas State Aquarium will have a new way to beat the heat and stay cool this summer.Texas State Aquarium announced Monday its new H-E-B Splash Park is open for guests and aquarium members to enjoy. Visitors are welcomed to stop by the splash park as part of their aquarium admission.The $2.8 million park is three times the size of the aquarium's previous splash park, officials said in a release. It features a multi-level slide play structure, a 350-gallon water dump feature, sitting areas and shade structures. Officials added the splash park's amenities are designed to host all ages, including tall slides and spray features catered to tweens along with interactive water areas for toddlers.“We are thrilled for guests to see and experience the New H-E-B Splash Park,” Texas State Aquarium President and CEO Jesse Gilbert said in the release. “This 15,000 s...

Recipe: A stir-fry that will convert green pepper skeptics

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

“The only pepper I cannot abide is a green pepper,” cookbook author Nigella Lawson once wrote, aptly calling out the fruit’s bitter, undeveloped flavor.“In an emergency,” she recently told me, “I can eat grilled or pan-cooked green bell peppers, as the heat and char give them a more balanced flavor, but they do really still taste underripe to me.”It’s understandable. Next to its older siblings in blazing red, orange and yellow, the green bell pepper has never had the best reputation.But, if you’re trying to capture the edge of bitterness, where savory and sweet intermingle, then the green pepper might be your ideal implement. That in-between flavor can be used to your advantage, whether infusing a gin cocktail with a vegetal aroma or lending clarity and balance in flavor bases, like sofrito, epis and the “holy trinity” of onion, pepper and celery in Cajun and Louisiana Creole cooking.Perhaps the one dish where the diner must confront the unripe pepper head-on is pepper steak. For ma...

Mex Cocina reopens at a new location in Troy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:02 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Mex Cocina has reopened after almost three years -- this time in a different location. The restaurant is located at 7 Broadway in Troy. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In August 2020, owner Héctor González announced that the restaurant would be closing at 77 Congress Street and moving to Broadway. In October 2020, González opened a new restaurant, Taco Libre, in River Street Market in Troy.Mex Cocina has a limited menu for its soft opening for the first few weeks which includes Mexican Stew, Elote, Empanadas, chips, desserts, and some items for the pups. You can view the menu on the Mex Cocina Facebook page. Watervliet looking for Hudson Shores Park restaurant operator According to the Facebook page, Mex Cocina is open Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The eatery is open for dine-in and takeout.