Maryland
46 hospitalized with food poisoning after employee pot-luck at Maryland seafood distributor
Pot-not-so-lucky.
Dozens of people were hospitalized this week due to a mass food poisoning event at a Maryland wholesale seafood distributor.
A total of 46 adults were sent to area hospitals after they all fell ill at NAFCO Wholesale Seafood Distributors in Jessup, Md., on Monday, according to reports.
That mass rash of illness was caused by a homemade dish that an employee brought into the workplace for sharing, according to the Howard County Health Department.
That dish was “pancit,” a Filipino stir-fry noodle dish often made with pork, according to the Baltimore Banner.
Employees of the seafood distributor chowed down on the nausea-inducing delicacy in the building’s parking lot, according to a statement from NAFCO. Then, just a few hours later, everyone who ate the food became ill simultaneously.
“The investigation has preliminarily determined that an employee prepared food at his home over the weekend, ultimately serving the homemade food to fellow employees who became sick,” NAFCO representatives said in a statement.
The company also stressed that no consumers were exposed to any illness nor were they at risk.
That sentiment was echoed by the local health department, which said it doesn’t believe the food sold at the wholesaler is contaminated by any germs or pathogens that caused the outbreak of illness.
“NAFCO operates under the highest health and safety standards in the industry. Our headquarters and facilities are regularly inspected and monitored by the relevant health authorities to ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations,” NAFCO’s parent company Stanley Pearlman Enterprises said in a statement.
The Howard County Health Department announced in a Facebook post that they are investigating the incident.
“If we can get samples of the food itself and test it in our laboratory, and then we will also look at specimens from individuals who have sought medical care to identify the causal agent or agents,” Dr. Clifford Mitchell, from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, told WBAL-TV.
It’s not clear whether investigators suspect the poisoning was intentional.
NAFCO is one of the largest wholesale seafood distributors in the region and does not sell its products directly to the public.
Maryland energy leaders are increasingly questioning whether the state’s involvement with the nation’s largest regional power grid is still serving consumers as electricity bills rise and demand surges across the Mid-Atlantic.
The debate centers on PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization (RTO) that manages electricity markets and grid operations across Maryland, 12 other states and Washington, D.C.
Consumer advocates, environmental groups and some energy analysts say Maryland ratepayers are increasingly shouldering costs tied to energy demand elsewhere in the region, particularly Northern Virginia’s booming data center industry, while not getting enough benefits in return. Critics contend that PJM’s planning and market structures have struggled to keep pace with rising electricity demand and the retirement of power plants.
Those concerns have renewed questions about whether Maryland should pursue alternatives to the PJM grid, which state legislators considered during the 2026 legislative session.
Yet, critics stop short of advocating that Maryland leave the regional grid altogether.
Joseph Bowring, president of Monitoring Analytics, PJM’s independent market monitor and a frequent critic of the group’s market structure, said Maryland continues to benefit from membership in the regional grid. “I think all the states in PJM benefit from their membership,” he said. “Having a large, dynamic, varied grid makes sense for everybody.”
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Read the full story on The Baltimore Sun’s website.
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Temps well above average under partly cloudy skies Sunday.
Another good day to jump in the pool and cool off!
We will be a little sticky today with much drier air coming in Monday and Tuesday.
Temps will mainly be in the 80s and 90s across the Mid Atlantic Sunday.
If you’re heading to the beach, it will be pleasant the next few days.
There should be no issues getting the grass cut as we stay dry.
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Our next chance for rain comes Wednesday with more heat and humidity by the end of the week.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 6, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 6 drawing
16-32-55-59-64, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 6 drawing
Midday: 4-2-4
Evening: 2-9-0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 6 drawing
Midday: 6-4-2-2
Evening: 9-4-6-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from June 6 drawing
Midday: 7-4-9-2-4
Evening: 0-8-5-3-6
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 6 drawing
9 a.m.: 08
1 p.m.: 08
6 p.m.: 06
11 p.m.: 08
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from June 6 drawing
03-08-12-18-33, Bonus: 34
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from June 6 drawing
03-18-26-52-54, Powerball: 08
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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