North Carolina
Recall alert: Salmonella contamination prompts tomato recalls in 14 states, including NC
The Food and Drug Administration has issued two recalls on tomatoes over possible salmonella contamination in multiple states, including North Carolina.
According to the FDA, the tomatoes from H&C Farms have been contaminated with Salmonella. The affected tomatoes were sold to wholesalers in North Carolina, Georgia and South Carolina between April 23 and April 28.
Additionally, the FDA issued recalls for four-count vine-ripe tomatoes from Ray & Mascari Inc. sold by Gordon Food Service Stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
The tomatoes affected by the recalls can be found on the FDA’s website.
People infected with Salmonella can often experience fever, diarrhea that’s bloody at times, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases, Salmonella can result in more serious illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis. It can also be fatal in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.
While the FDA said no illnesses have been reported from the tomatoes, it recommends consumers either throw the tomatoes out or return them if they are unopened.
Consumers with questions may contact Jason Breland at 843-866-7707 or 843-599-5154 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. EST.
It’s May 16th, and that means it’s time to fire up the grill—it’s National BBQ Day! Across the country, pitmasters and backyard chefs alike are serving up smoky, slow-cooked goodness in honor of one of America’s most beloved culinary traditions.
Nowhere does BBQ quite like North Carolina, where vinegar-based sauces and whole-hog smoking define the state’s iconic style. Whether you’re Team Eastern or Team Lexington, there’s no wrong way to enjoy NC ‘cue.
Celebrating is easy: try a new BBQ recipe, support a local smokehouse, or invite friends over for a backyard cookout. Don’t forget to snap a pic of your plate and share it with #NationalBBQDay.
BBQ isn’t just food—it’s history, community, and a whole lot of flavor. Today, we celebrate it all.
North Carolina
A dolphin was decapitated in North Carolina. NOAA is offering a reward for any information.
Editor’s note. The contents of this story may be disturbing to some readers.
A bottlenose dolphin was found decapitated in North Carolina, and federal officials are offering up to $20,000 for information related to its death.
A citizen reported the deceased dolphin on April 15, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Service. The carcass was recovered from Lea-Hutaff Island, an uninhabited area about 20 miles north of Wilmington.
NOAA said when responders located the marine mammal, “its head had been removed.”
Decapitation violates the Marine Mammal Protection Act, officials say
According to the agency, officials believe the dolphin was dismembered between April 16 and 18.
A necropsy was performed, and NOAA reported that they suspect the dolphin had brucella. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the bacteria can cause brucellosis, a disease that can spread through contact with contaminated animals.
“This animal was intentionally decapitated, a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act,” the agency said. “The remote location where the dolphin was found adds to the difficulty of investigating this incident and the cause of death. We are calling on your help to find those responsible.”
The NOAA Office of Law Enforcement is offering a $20,000 reward for information “leading to criminal conviction or the assessment of a civil penalty.” Anyone with information is encouraged to call 800-853-1964.
Man decapitates sea lion in California
There was another similar case that recently made headlines. In March, NOAA announced a $20,000 reward for a man accused of decapitating a sea lion in Northern California.
The agency said the animal was found dead last Christmas at Doran Regional Park in Bodega Bay, and the suspect was seen using “a black 8-inch knife to remove the sea lion’s head, placing it in a clear plastic bag, and riding away” on an electric bike.
Contributing: Gareth McGrath, Wilmington StarNews, Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.
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