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Northern Community Food Security Team (NCFST) logo Source: Bill Crabtree, Town of Wake Forest
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Wake Forest, NC: “Potato Drop” Needs Volunteers for Feb. 29 Potato Bagging

February 20, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  The Northern Community Food Security Team (NCFST), the Society of St. Andrew and a network of Wake County partners committed to a sustainable food future are recruiting volunteers for the 2020 Wake Forest Potato […]

Miss Heidi's Sauce used as a flavored chip dip. Image by Wendy Perry
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Buy Local: Eastern North Carolina-made Sauces, Dressings & Condiments

February 12, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor According to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., the “sauces, dressings, and condiments” market is expected to reach $181 billion (US Dollars) worldwide by 2025. A growing demand for […]

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This Super Bowl, Don’t Get Sacked by Foodborne Illness

January 31, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

According to the National Chicken Council, Americans will consume more than 1.4 billion chicken wings this Super Bowl Sunday. Add to that countless slices of pizza and other munchies, and you’ll have a recipe for […]

Soul Food Feast 2020 flyer. Source: Town of Selma, North Carolina
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Selma, NC: Soul Food Feast Returns on Feb. 8, 2020

January 28, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

The town of Selma’s Parks and Recreation is holding the third-annual Soul Food Feast on Saturday, February 8, 2020, 11am-1pm. Admission and meal are free for all ages. Come with family and friends and “feed […]

Pails of eggs, products made with the eggs, subject to recalls in December 2019. Source: US Food and Drug Administration
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Almark Foods Egg Recall Expanded, Related Recalls Issued including Trader Joe’s and Dierbergs Markets

December 26, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On December 23, 2019, Almark Foods expanded its voluntary recall first announced on December 20, 2019, to include all hard-boiled eggs manufactured at the firm’s Gainesville, Georgia facility, including all retail, pillow pack, pouch pack, […]

Source: Community Food Strategies
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North Carolina Food Council Gathers at Rocky Mount Event Center

December 3, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Event To Positively Impact Local Food and Farm Economy The downtown state-of-art-facility, Rocky Mount Event Center, will host the Cultivating Community Through Food: NC Food Council Gathering on December 5-6, 2019. This special council gathering will […]

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FSIS Public Health Alert Issued for Romaine from Salinas, California, Growing Region

November 25, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert due to illnesses caused by E. coli O157:H7 associated with romaine lettuce from the Salinas, California, growing region. […]

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East Coast Wings + Grill to Donate 10% of Net Gift Card Sales to Food Banks

November 24, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

East Coast Wings + Grill, a family-dining franchise commended for its wide variety of buffalo-wing flavors and inclusive menu, is celebrating the season of giving with a holiday gift card promotion designed to give back […]

Pecan tree in the orchard at Lakeview Pecans, Bailey, North Carolina, November 2018. Photo: Kay Whatley
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It’s November and NC-grown Pecans Are On Sale for Your Holiday Feast Prep

November 22, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

North Carolina pecan growers prevail, good crop for Thanksgiving Pecan pie lovers can celebrate. The North Carolina pecan growers have a good crop ahead of the holidays despite a relatively dry summer and damages sustained […]

One of the packaging labels released with the MawMaw's product recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Allergen Alert: MawMaw’s Chicken Pies of Kernersville, NC Recalls Products with Unlabeled Milk and Soy

October 25, 2019 Kay Whatley

MawMaw’s Chicken Pies, a Kernersville, North Carolina establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of chicken pie and meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service […]

Oyster Roast and More, 2018 photo. Source: Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
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Louisburg, NC: Greater Franklin County Chamber “Oyster Roast” CANCELED

October 21, 2019 Kay Whatley

UPDATE: This event has been canceled by the Chamber. __________________________ Returning for the second year, the Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Oyster Roast & More feast on Saturday, October 26, […]

Two of the egg roll packaging labels released with the recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Egg Rolls, 126K Pounds, Recalled Due to Insanitary Production and Packing

October 20, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

T & R Enterprise USA Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products, Shipped to Institutions, Due to Insanitary Conditions T & R Enterprise USA Inc., a St. Louis, Missouri. establishment, is recalling approximately 126,000 pounds of […]

Seasoned beef cases label. Source: US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Kenosha Beef Recalls 2.3 Million Pounds of Taco Bell Filling Contaminated with Possible Metal Fragments

October 16, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Kenosha Beef International, a Columbus, Ohio establishment, recalled an undetermined amount of seasoned beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service […]

Tamales at Raleigh Tamale Festival. Source: City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
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Raleigh Tamale Festival is Oct. 5

September 24, 2019 Kay Whatley

On Saturday, October 5, 2019, 2-6pm, the 2019 Raleigh Tamale Festival returns with tamale competitions, performances, vendors, food trucks, and more. This annual event, which draws several thousand visitors, is organized by the city’s Raleigh […]

More than just food and music, there's fun at the International Food and Music Festival, Wendell, NC. Photo: Kay Whatley, '12
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Wendell, NC International Food and Music Festival is Sept. 28

September 9, 2019 Kay Whatley

The breeze blows delicious scents by you, a mix of herbs and spicy notes blended with sweet whiffs, intensifying your hunger. Beautiful music plays in the background, punctuated by laughter and joyful voices. Cars rumbling […]

Crowd at the 2018 Taste of Wayne County. Source: United Way of Wayne County, NC
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Goldsboro, NC: Buy Tickets Now for Taste of Wayne County on Oct. 12

September 3, 2019 Kay Whatley

The annual fundraiser for the United Way of Wayne County, North Carolina returns on Saturday, October 12, 2019.  The Taste of Wayne County brings together food trucks, restaurateurs, bakers, and treat makers for one day […]

Hurricane flooding. Source: North Carolina Department of Public Safety.
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USDA Offers Food Safety Tips for Areas Affected by Hurricane Dorian

September 2, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On August 31, 2019, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by Hurricane Dorian. The National Hurricane Center reports that […]

Havelock Chili Festival logo
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Havelock Chili Festival Offers Hot Tastes and More Oct. 18-19

August 25, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

This is the 38th year the Havelock Chili Festival has been providing fun and entertainment along with some world class chili to the local population. The Festival began in 1981 when the then Commanding Officer […]

Pigs-in-a-blanket with Miss Heidi's Sauce as dip. Source: Wendy Perry / Miss Heidi’s Sauce
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Zebulon, NC: Locally-made Sauce Business Celebrates Anniversary

August 21, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Miss Heidi’s Sauce of Franklin County, North Carolina is celebrating one year in business. The first jar of this unique, creamy Chipotle sauce ran off the line on August 1, 2018. […]

Nash County Sheriff's Office Hot Dogs for Kids event in Middlesex NC (November 2016). Photo: Kay Whatley
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Nash County Deputies to Grill Hot Dogs for Kids on Aug. 24

August 14, 2019 Kay Whatley

The Nash County Sheriff’s Office will hold one of its Hot Dog for Kids events on Saturday, August 24, 2019, 11:30am-1pm, in Whitakers, North Carolina. The NCSO Mobile Command Unit, complete with volunteer deputies, grill, […]

Labels released with August 9, 2019 baby spinach recall. Source: Dole.com / FDA
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Dole Fresh Vegetables Precautionary Limited Recall of Baby Spinach

August 13, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On August 6, 2019, Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. voluntarily recalled a limited number of cases of baby spinach. The products being recalled are 6 oz Dole Baby Spinach bag, Lot code W20308A (UPC code 0-71430-00964-2), […]

Tamales at Raleigh Tamale Festival. Source: City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
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Compete, Perform, or Sell at the 2019 Raleigh Tamale Festival on Oct. 5

August 1, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Participate in a celebration of Latino culture at the 2019 Raleigh Tamale Festival. Enter your tamales in the competition, sign up as a performer, reserved a vendor space, drive in a food truck, or volunteer […]

One of multiple labels/packaging images released with the recall. Source: Growers Express.
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Fresh Vegetable Products Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

July 1, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

A Voluntary Recall was announced on June 30, 2019, stating “Growers Express takes issues of food safety seriously and is issuing a voluntary recall of select fresh vegetable products in an abundance of caution and […]

Part of the packaging images released with the recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Possible “Small Rocks” Contamination in Bacon Leads to Recall of 246K Pounds of Wraps

June 15, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Ruiz Foods Products Inc. Recalls Bacon Breakfast Wrap Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination Ruiz Foods Products Inc., a Denison, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 246,514 pounds of frozen, not ready-to-eat (NRTE) breakfast wrap […]

Rocky Mount Event Center. Photo: Kay Whatley, October 25, 2018 (grand opening day)
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Rocky Mount Event Center Hires Well-known Chef

April 26, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

A Chef of Celebrities Takes Over the Kitchen At Downtown Event Center North Carolina’s premier indoor sports and event venue, Rocky Mount Event Center is proud to announce the hiring of master kitchen craftsman and […]

Knightdale Food Truck Thursday with MoonRunners truck. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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Knightdale Announces Food Truck Thursdays Schedule

April 1, 2019 Kay Whatley

Grab lunch or dinner at Knightdale Station Park on the third-Thursday of each month and get a bit of fresh air, even network with others stopping for a bite to eat. Food Truck Thursday events […]

Wrenn's Farm strawberries at a farmers market. Photo: Kay Whatley
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North Carolina 2019 Strawberry Season is Here

April 1, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

April signals the start of strawberry season in North Carolina, and local growers are expecting a very good crop that should last through Memorial Day. “There should be plenty of berries this year despite a […]

One of the labels released with the Duke's Shorty Sausages recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Product Tampering Leads to Recall of “Shorty Sausages” Nationwide

March 14, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Monogram Meat Snacks, LLC Recalls Pork Sausage Products Due to Possible Product Contamination On March 13, 2019, Monogram Meat Snacks, LLC, a Martinsville, Va. establishment, ussied a recall for approximately 191,928 pounds of ready-to-eat pork […]

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A bigfoot family. Sketch by Donna Campbell Smith, author of "My Neighbors from the Woods"
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It Might be Bigfoot

June 1, 2021

By Donna Campbell Smith I believe in the existence of bigfoot. My interest is rooted in stories Daddy told when I was a young person. He listened to ‘talk radio” at night and he’d relate […]

Illustration of the new giant rat by Velizar Simeonovski, The Field Museum, Chicago IL.
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The Strange-ness: New, Giant Rat Species Found

September 28, 2017

A new species of rodent has been discovered — a rat more than four times standard size and weighing more than 2 lbs. This new mammal was found running from a felled tree in a […]

The arm pit fan product. Source: www.thanko.jp.
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The Strange-ness: Arm Pit Fans

July 29, 2016

Thanko, a Tokyo, Japan-based company, is offering an arm pit fan that may be attached to short sleeves to keep arm pits and shirts dry. Details and illustrations on this Thanko web page detail how […]

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