1,500 pounds of pre-cooked pork recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
Pork Product Recall Due to Listeria Concerns More than 1,500 pounds of ready-to-eat pork products have been recalled due to potential listeria contamination. This recall includes a total of about 1,513 pounds of dry-cured pork jowl products, also known as guanciale, as announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) […]
280 Pounds of Methamphetamine Taken by CBP at Texas Border Crossing
Major Drug Seizure at Laredo Port of Entry Officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle $2.5 million worth of methamphetamine into the United States at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas. This incident occurred in late August in a region notorious for drug cartel activity along the southwestern […]
Coast Guard seizes more than 2,000 pounds of marijuana in drug operation
Coast Guard Seizes Over $2.4 Million in Suspected Marijuana The U.S. Coast Guard recently recovered more than a ton of suspected marijuana valued at over $2.4 million. This followed the interception of a suspicious vessel known for fast speed during a routine patrol, according to military officials. During the operation, crews unearthed 47 bales, which […]
25,000 pounds of frozen buffalo chicken items recalled due to inspection problem
Approximately 25,000 pounds of frozen buffalo chicken products are being recalled because they were made without proper inspection, according to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the Department of Agriculture, which made the announcement on Wednesday. The Boston-based company, Shanghai Ravioli Corporation, is involved in recalling nearly 24,900 pounds of these not-ready-to-eat buffalo […]
847 pounds of khat confiscated at Baltimore airport linked to two passengers
Travelers Caught with Large Khat Shipment at Maryland Airport Two travelers arriving from London allegedly brought around 850 pounds of khat in twelve suitcases, which was discovered by customs officials at a Maryland airport. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that two American citizens from New York landed at Baltimore-Washington International Airport on […]
Ecuador Confiscates 1,034 Pounds of Cocaine Marked with Erling Haaland’s Image
Cocaine Seized in Ecuador Features Erling Haaland’s Image Ecuadorian authorities recently confiscated 469 kilograms of cocaine that surprisingly came with the face of Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland printed on it. This was reported while they were investigating a truck near the Colombian border. The haul, which is roughly 1,034 pounds, included green rectangular blocks, […]
Russian man taken into custody in Louisiana with almost 800 pounds of meth in a large truck
In a significant operation, a Russian man was taken into custody on a Louisiana highway after authorities discovered nearly 800 pounds of methamphetamine. This is being highlighted as the largest drug seizure in the state’s history. Anton Vitalievich Rakov was stopped in an 18-wheeler on Interstate 12 in Denham Springs—which is roughly 20 miles from […]
Cocaine seizure at Calexico port reveals 1,000 pounds of the drug
Suspected underground drug tunnel discovered in San Diego Authorities have found a tunnel that appears to link Tijuana and San Diego, likely used for smuggling drugs, weapons, and people across the U.S.-Mexico border. During the operation, officials seized an estimated $45 million worth of drugs. In a separate incident, federal agents uncovered over 1,000 pounds […]
Over 12,000 pounds of bacon imported from Canada recalled due to serious USDA warning
There’s a bacon recall on the table. More than 12,000 pounds of pork products from Canada have been pulled from the shelves after a serious warning from federal regulators. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is behind this recall, which affects items from Maple Leaf Foods based in Mississauga, Ontario. Interestingly, these products had never undergone […]
Customs dog discovers 100 pounds of meat and wildlife items from Thailand
Customs and Border Protection Seizes Prohibited Items Authorities reported that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agricultural detectors uncovered approximately 100 pounds of restricted meat, plant, and wildlife products in a package from Thailand. This discovery was made after K9 Maisie alerted officers to the suitcase. According to CBP, the contents included 50 pounds of raw […]