Halifax Humane Society Announces CEO Resignation

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20 Jan

Halifax Humane Society Announces CEO Resignation, Launches Search for New Leadership

Adam Leath has stepped down as CEO of Halifax Humane Society, with the organization announcing a nationwide search for his replacement. Miguel Abi-Hassan, a former CEO, will serve as interim CEO starting Jan. 19. Leath, who joined HHS in April 2023, was praised for his contributions to the society's growth and mission. Abi-Hassan, known for leading a major renovation campaign and his previous 11-year tenure as CEO, is expected to uphold the society's standards during the transition.

Another Cold Snap Prompts Opening of Local Shelters..Again

In anticipation of continuation of the cold spell through tonight (Saturday), Volusia County organizations are opening shelters to protect vulnerable residents. In our area Halifax Urban Ministries coordinates sheltering in collaboration with area churches. Those in need of shelter or transportation to these facilities can contact the respective organizations for assistance. Further details and safety information regarding the cold weather can be found at www.volusia.org/coldweather, ensuring that residents have access to necessary resources during this chilly period.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash on State Road 40 Claims One Life, Under Investigation

A tragic traffic collision on State Road 40 in DeLeon Springs claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident, which occurred around 4 p.m. west of Lake Winona Rd. in the area of Volusia Speedway, involved a 2016 Ram 1500 truck and a 2018 Honda motorcycle.

Sources indicate that the truck, driven by a 60-year-old man from DeLand, was heading westbound on State Road 40 when it attempted to pass other traffic. In doing so, it moved into the eastbound lane, directly into the path of the oncoming motorcycle. The resulting collision was severe, with the front of the truck impacting the motorcycle.

The truck driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to AdventHealth Hospital. Tragically, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The identities of both drivers have not been disclosed.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers, who described the crash details as preliminary, have launched a traffic homicide investigation. The crash, which caused both lanes of State Road 40 to be blocked as reported around 6 p.m., remains a focus of ongoing inquiries.

UPDATE: FSIS Warns of Undeclared Sesame in Misbranded Mushroom Risotto Bites

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UPDATE ON EARLIER STORY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued an updated public health alert concerning a mix-up in frozen food products that could pose a risk to consumers with specific food allergies. The alert focuses on a misbranding error involving frozen mushroom risotto products, which may mistakenly contain an entirely different item – hot dogs in puff pastry – that includes sesame, an undeclared allergen.

This alert, primarily aimed at protecting consumers allergic to sesame, was prompted by the discovery that packages labeled as "Porcini Mushroom Risotto Bites" might actually contain the sesame-containing hot dogs. The FSIS decided against a recall since the product in question is no longer available for purchase.

The affected product, produced on April 11, 2023, is the 7.5-oz. package of "Wild Fork Porcini Mushroom Risotto Bites" with lot code 101231, a "BEST BY DATE" of 10/11/2024, and establishment number “EST. 39896” on the box side. Notably, these packages do not bear the USDA mark of inspection. They were distributed to retail locations across several states, including Florida.

The issue came to light following a consumer complaint to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about finding the hot dog product in a mushroom risotto bites package. The FDA then alerted the FSIS, leading to this public health notification.

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