Best knife collecting with makers Michael Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 143: Rob Baptie 2:17:27

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Our buddy "Farmer" Rob Baptie of The HateDust Project found a few minutes to sit with us and chat about his knife collecting journey, the origins of the project and its evolution. Rob and his wife Andrea have generated over $2.5 million in charitable funding for a huge array of causes over the last 10+ years. If there's one thing we're even bigger …

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New program trains young goalies, honors memory of Flyers legend Bernie Parent 1:19

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The Flyers held a tribute Saturday night to legendary goalie Bernie Parent, who died in September at the age of 80. The Flyers Charities and Ed Snider Youth Hockey and Education announced the launch of the Bernie Parent Goalie Development Program. Photo Credit: Sunny Morgan/ KYW Newsradio

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Thousands of runners take their marks for the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon 1:27

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The Last day of Philadelphia marathon weekend welcomes thousands of runners and spectators along the parkway this Sunday morning. Photo Credit: Shara Dae Howard/ KYW Newsradio

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SEPTA Regional Rail express trains will return for Monday evening rush 0:49

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SEPTA riders are slowly getting some more relief this week. Regional Rail express trains will return starting Monday for the evening rush hour.Photo Credit: John McDevitt / KYW Newsradio

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Arcadia University’s first women’s wrestling coach Michael Childs discusses building program from scratch 1:12

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Michael Childs is in the midst of the inaugural season of the Arcadia University women's wrestling program in Glenside, Pennsylvania. As the head coach, he is building the program from the ground up. KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon welcomed Childs in the studio to talk about that challenge and his career.

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Weitzman Museum kicks off holidays with Hanukkah makers market, Christmas Day event 0:59

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The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is gearing up for the holidays with plenty of events and celebrations, and not just for Hanukkah.Photo Credit: NBC 10

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Absecon Lighthouse returns with new technology that warns ships near endangered whales 1:12

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Cutting-edge technology designed to protect critically endangered whales has been switched on at a decommissioned South Jersey lighthouse. Photo Credit: NBC 10

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Teen breaks into truck in NJ parking lot, gets locked inside 1:12

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Police in Atlantic County didn't have to look very hard to find an alleged car burglar this week. Authorities released bodycam footage showing Hamilton Township police responding to a call on Thursday that someone had broken into a man's pickup truck... But when officers arrived, they found an unusual sight.(photo credit: NBC10)…

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Delco 10 Miler to return next year bigger and better 1:06

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By all accounts, Delaware County’s inaugural 10-mile race that took place earlier this year was a massive success. KYW Newsradio’s Justin Udo tells us it was such a hit that officials are already planning for next year to be even bigger.(photo credit: Justin Udo/KYW)

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Despite his age, this Northeast native says he's been a Philly sports fan since the beginning 1:53

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Mike Baumgarten, a former Division I track athlete at St. Joe’s and current coach at Father Judge High School, is a sports fanatic — from how he decorates his room to his enthusiasm on game day. KYW's Dave Uram has his story on this edition of Philadelphia Sports Fan of the Week.(photo courtesy of Mike Baumgarten)…

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Germantown Historical Society is celebrating America’s 250th birthday a little early 1:10

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The Germantown Historical Society is unveiling a new exhibition: American Anthologies. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard spoke with the artists about the connection between portraiture, currency and American history.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Report: Pa. faces the highest level of uninsured kids in more than a decade 1:13

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Pennsylvania is facing its highest number of uninsured children in more than a decade, with more than 153,000 kids currently going without insurance. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has the details.(photo credit: Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images)

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Man charged with stealing more than $1M from Bala Cynwyd church 0:51

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Last December, the Montgomery County Detective Bureau launched an investigation into 60-year-old Sean Sweeney, of South Carolina, after the Archdiocese of Philadelphia reported possible theft and embezzlement of $1.1 million at Saint Matthias Church.(photo credit: Montgomery County District Attorney's Office)…

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Police: Delco man imprisons 14-year-old for days, sexually assaults her 0:40

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The girl had been missing since Sunday and was found on Thursday by family members in Chester, who later informed police she was with them at the Marple Woods Condominium Complex in Aspen Circle. How she ended up in Chester is not yet known.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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Philly could get a new property tax abatement for residential conversions of certain buildings 1:14

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Pennsylvania legislators gave Philadelphia permission on Friday to create a new 20-year tax abatement to help convert vacant schools and underused office buildings into affordable housing. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(photo credit: Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio)

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What to know about the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon 1:14

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About 20,000 runners will hit the streets on Saturday for the half-marathon and 8K. Then, on Sunday, about 17,000 will run in the full marathon. KYW City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was at a preview event on Friday. (photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW)

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Another juror dismissed in trial against 2 men accused of killing Philly Police Sgt. Richard Mendez 1:37

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After two full days of deliberations, everyone was suddenly escorted from the courtroom on Friday, where Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez and Hendrick Peña-Fernandez were standing trial on murder and attempted murder charges.(photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)

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The Philadelphia Art Museum has a new leader 0:50

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Daniel Weiss is the institution's new Director and CEO. Weiss was the president of Haverford College and a former head of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.Weiss replaces Sasha Suda, who was fired earlier this month following the controversial rebranding of the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Philadelphia Art Museum.(photo courtesy of Ph…

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SEPTA trolley tunnel to remain closed until end of November as crews repair damage from replacement part 1:11

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The trolley tunnel will now be closed until Nov. 30, with trolleys diverted to 40th Street. As KYW transportation reporter Mike DeNardo tells us, the closure has inconvenienced 60,000 daily riders.(photo credit: SEPTA)

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Man sentenced to more than 20 years for ‘utterly horrifying’ home invasions in Chester, Delaware counties 1:10

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A Philadelphia man will spend more than two decades in federal prison after he was convicted of home invasions that investigators called “extraordinarily violent” and “utterly horrifying.” KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert reports.

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Man shoots knife-wielding intruder in Mayfair, police say 1:01

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Philadelphia police say no charges are being filed against a man who shot a knife-wielding intruder last night in Mayfair.Detectives say it was around 11:30 p.m. when a 28-year-old man with a knife kicked in the back door of a house in the 7200 block of Walker Street, near Cottman Avenue. A man inside the home fired at the intruder, striking him in…

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Man charged in fatal Gloucester County car crash faces additional charges 1:06

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The man charged in a fatal car crash in Gloucester County earlier this month is now facing additional charges. He made his first court appearance on Friday from a hospital bed. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has the update.

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Police officer injured in Northeast Philadelphia car crash 1:01

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A Philadelphia police officer is recovering after a crash late Thursday night in Northeast Philly.Authorities say it was shortly before midnight on Roosevelt Boulevard, near Pratt Street, when a highway patrol car collided with a civilian vehicle. One officer was treated at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital for their injuries, then released.Details abo…

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Merrill's 3 keys to the Eagles topping the Cowboys 1:33

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It's a Football Friday. Eagles visit the Cowboys Sunday. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram asks the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese for his three keys to the game.

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Fire rips through abandoned church in Pottstown 1:10

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An abandoned church in Pottstown, Montgomery County, went up in flames early this morning. KYW Newsradio's Sunny Morgan reports live from the scene.

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Plymouth Meeting Mall to be redeveloped into town center 1:00

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The Plymouth Meeting Mall is in line for a dramatic transformation into a town center.

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Medical Report: The health impact of building a legacy 0:54

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Leading psychologists say a growing number of people are overly concerned about how they will be remembered. KYW Newsradio's medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough looks at the health impact.

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Temple University suspends student accused of 2 sexual assaults 1:00

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Temple University has suspended a student accused of two sexual assaults. The university said one incident happened during a social event in a residence hall. The other happened at an off-campus location. While police and the school investigate the incidents, Temple said the student is not allowed on campus or in any classes.…

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Philly principals protest during school board meeting over their lack of a labor contract 1:11

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Philly school principals turned out in force at Thursday night’s school board meeting to protest their lack of a labor contract. More from KYW Newsradio's education reporter Mike DeNardo.

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Citizens Bank Park after dark: Dozens spend the night at the ballpark as part of fundraiser fighting homelessness 1:19

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A few dozen people woke up in the outfield at Citizens Bank Park Friday morning. They're taking part in a benefit for a nonprofit fighting homelessness. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi has more on the Sleep Out collaboration between the Phillies and nonprofit Covenant House.

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3 dead after police pursuit, car crash in Chester County 1:01

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Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a violent crash that followed a police chase in Chester County overnight. Three people were killed. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon reports live from the scene. (Photo credit: NBC10)

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12 people accused of stealing $11 million worth of Treasury Dept. checks 0:55

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Two Philadelphians are among a dozen people charged with bank fraud after federal authorities say they stole more than $11 million in the form of checks from the Treasury Department. KYW Newsradio’s Matt Coughlin explains. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Crown Act clears final hurdle in Pa. Senate, awaits governor's signature 1:25

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The Crown Act, which bans discriminating against someone because of their hair texture or style in Pennsylvania, is awaiting Governor Shapiro’s signature. KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.(Photo: Getty Images)

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New City Council bill would bring back BIRT exemption for very small businesses 1:14

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Small businesses in Philadelphia were dealt a blow this year when the city eliminated their exemption from the Business Income Tax. Now, a city councilman wants to restore the exemption for some very small businesses. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(Photo: Chris Mansfield/PHL Council.

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Judge asks for jury to be 'respectful and courteous' as they consider charges in killing of Sgt. Richard Mendez 1:11

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The judge presiding over the trial against two men accused of killing Philadelphia Sgt. Richard Mendez advised the jury Thursday to be ‘respectful and courteous’ as they deliberate. This comes after a juror had to be replaced because of a medical emergency. KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has been covering the case.(Photo: Philade…

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City Council considers new package to help Philadelphians better manage water bills 1:11

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Philadelphia City Council will consider a package of legislation to help water department customers manage bills. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports it includes two bills and a resolution introduced at Thursday's session.(Photo: Chris Mansfield/PHL Council)

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Trump administration threatens to pull $75 million in funding from Pa. over immigrant truck drivers 1:53

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The Trump administration is threatening to withhold $75 million in funding to two states - Pennsylvania and California - if they don't immediately revoke what Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy claims are illegally issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrants.It just so happens that Governor Josh Shapiro and Gavin Newsom of California are not…

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Protesters gather at CJC to demand Philly Sheriff for more protections from ICE agents 1:25

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Protesters gathered outside the Philadelphia Criminal Justice Center today calling on the Sheriff’s Office to protect people at the courthouse they say are being detained by ICE agents. KYW’s Matt Coughlin reports.(Photo: Matt Coughlin/KYW Newsradio)

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More than a dozen residents forced to vacate as their Delco apartment complex is condemned 1:17

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The living conditions at a Delaware County apartment complex are so dangerous its residents have been told they cannot stay there. That's according to officials who have condemned the building. KYW’s Justin Udo explains.(Photo: Justin Udo/KYW Newsradio)

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Philadelphia Housing Authority to lay off nearly 300 employees next year 0:17

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The Philadelphia Housing Authority is laying off nearly 300 people next year. Leaders said it will save $28 million and that money will go towards people in public housing.(Photo: Racquel Williams/KYW Newsradio)

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Mummers Parade organizers unveil plan for 125th annual parade 0:57

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The Mummers are kicking off a historic celebration as they prepare for the 125th Anniversary of the iconic Mummers Parade on New Year's Day. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more. (Photo: Conner Barkon/KYW Newsradio)

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Pa. lawmakers debate a bill to expand DNA collection in the state to help crime-solving 1:20

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Lawmakers in Harrisburg are debating a bill that would expand Pennsylvania’s DNA Index System. Supporters say it could help solve crimes and reduce wrongful convictions, but opponents argue it’s an invasion of privacy and unconstitutional. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.(Photo: Getty Images)…

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Contract negotiations continue between SEPTA and Transport Workers Union 1:27

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Talks resumed today between SEPTA and its largest union. City bus, subway and trolley operators voted to authorize a strike if they can't reach a deal on a new contract. It expired earlier this month.The Transport Workers Union also represents mechanics, cashiers, and maintenance staff.

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Former staffer for NJ Congressman Jeff Van Drew charged with staging politically motivated attack on herself 1:14

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A former staffer for Congressman Jeff Van Drew is accused of staging an elaborate, politically motivated attack against herself. Details from KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. (Photo credit: U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey)

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The Eagles are going for a sweep at 'Jerry World' this weekend 2:42

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The Eagles are three days from their second matchup against the Cowboys this season and their first since opening night.KYW's Dave Uram talked about that and more with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese.Dave and Merrill also discuss how Nick Sirianni handles the latest outside noise and Jordan Davis winning NFC Defensiv…

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Tribute mural of Negro Baseball League in West Philly to be torn down and replaced 1:18

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Neighbors in the Parkside West community are coming to terms with the loss of one of their beloved murals. The Negro League tribute mural at the corner of Parkside and Belmont avenues is coming down but will be replaced. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard reports.

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Woman fatally struck by car while walking to work in University City 0:56

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Philadelphia police have found the car they say was involved in a hit-and-run early this morning that killed a woman as she walked to work in University City. The search continues for the driver. KYW's John McDevitt report.

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Juror replaced in murder trial of men accused of killing Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez 1:25

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A juror had to be replaced in the trial of two men accused of killing Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez. The juror suffered a medical emergency, so the jury had to start deliberations all over again. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more.

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Mother and child critically injured in Chester house fire 1:21

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Firefighters rescued a woman and her child as fire was ripping through their home in Chester last night. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live from the scene with the details. (Photo credit: NBC10)

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Infant botulism cases climb due to recalled ByHeart baby formula 0:23

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The botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula is growing. Health officials say 31 babies have now gotten sick in 15 states, including Pennsylvania. One child was hospitalized in New Jersey.ByHeart now says lab tests have found that samples of its formula were contaminated with the bacteria. All of its products have been recalled nationwide, bu…

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