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Labels of Bremer meatballs recalled from ALDI stores

Food Safety, Health & Wellness March 4, 2026

Nearly 9,500 Pounds of Frozen Meatballs Shipped to Local ALDI Stores Recalled Over Possible Metal Contamination

Rosina Food Products Inc. is recalling about 9,462 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen meatball products that may be contaminated with metal fragments, according to an announcement Wednesday from the U.S. Department…

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Government & Politics, National Government February 26, 2026

USDA to give up massive DC office building as shift of staff to states begins

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 25, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture will transfer a large office building…

Photo of Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice facing recall

Food Safety, Health & Wellness February 22, 2026

3.3 Million Pounds of Chicken Fried Rice, Some Shipped to Trader Joe’s, Recalled Over Possible Glass Fragments

Image above: packaging of recalled product from Trader Joe’s, image provided by the FSIS press release Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., based in Portland Oregon, is recalling about 3,370,530 pounds…

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Food Safety October 28, 2025

E.A. Sween Recalls nearly 128,000 Pounds of Pulled Pork Sandwiches Over Plastic Contamination

[Editor’s note: As a result of last year’s outbreak of listeria-contaminated food products and the consequent outbreak of foodborne illness and deaths, the Cobb County Courier will publicize any food…

Food Safety October 26, 2025

Hormel Foods Recalls Nearly 4.9 Million Pounds of Chicken Products Over Metal Contamination

[Editor’s note: as a result of last year’s outbreak of listeria-contaminated food products, and the consequent outbreak of foodborne illness and deaths, the Cobb County Courier will note any food…

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Product recalls October 21, 2025

UPDATE:USDA issues listeria alert about several burrito and wrap products

UPDATE: The USDA issued a correction to its earlier alert. The products below were not included in the USDA’s National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs (although the USDA’s correction stated…

Food Safety September 28, 2025

Recall of Hillshire Brands corn dogs due to wood embedded in batter

[Editor’s note: as a result of the recent outbreak of listeria-contaminated product and the consequent rash of foodborne illness and deaths, the Cobb County Courier will publicize any food recall…

Food Safety September 26, 2025

USDA issues health alert for pasta meals sold at Walmart over possible Listeria risk

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for a ready-to-eat pasta meal after an ingredient tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The alert…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 11, 2026

“My name is Daisy, and I’m in need of a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female muted calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 11, 2026

“I’m a doggy in need of a permanent loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female white/tan terrier. The following information on this potential family member is…

From the Editor March 11, 2026

Sorry for the ugly colors: there is a technical problem we’re working on

By Larry Felton Johnson My apologies as the editor for the dark green background that makes articles on the site look like something from the 1990s.We’re having an abrupt technical…

Elections, Government & Politics March 11, 2026

Shawn Harris, Clay Fuller Advance to Runoff in GA-14 Special Election

By Mark Woolsey Tuesday’s special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene as Georgia’s 14th district representative in Congress appears headed to a runoff. The Secretary of State’s office says unofficial vote…

Weather March 11, 2026

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with a high near 81 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued a…