🌱Blakes Becomes Cafe La Reine+ Toxic Bacteria In Lakes+ Panera Recall

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Partly sunny and warm. High: 85 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Manchester:

1. Blakes in North Manchester will soon become ‘Cafe la Reine – North End!' Alex Horton, who launched the original Café la Reine on Elm Street 9 years ago, made the big announcement on social media. She is opening the second Café la Reine at the location of the former Blakes restaurant in north Manchester. The new coffee-centric eatery will focus on brunch and lunch, with a "full bar" offering brunch cocktails, Horton said. The Cafe will feature the same coffee, espresso, and tea popular at its downtown location. Café la Reine – North End plans to open in August. (Manchester Ink Link)
2. Panera has issued a recall for its Home Southwest Corn Chowder in 12 states, including New Hampshire, "for a serious food allergy issue." Wheat is in the chowder, according to the recall notice by manufacturer Blount Fine Foods, but wheat is not listed in the ingredients on the package. It may not be a problem for most people, but anyone with a sensitivity or allergy to wheat should not eat the Southwest Corn Chowder, the company said in the recall statement. The recall covers lot No. 042122-2K with a use-by date of June 30 and was only sold in refrigerated cases in the deli department of select retail grocery stores, and not Panera cafes. If the "undeclared" wheat might be a problem, the company said to return the bowl to the store for a refund or contact Blount Fine Foods at 866-674-4519, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Eastern time. (Subscription/The Union Leader)
3. Don't swim in ponds or lakes where the water isn't clear, and keep pets out of the water, warned New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services officials in a recent statement. The state said that toxic blooms that "may look like spilled paint," were found in Opechee Lake in Laconia, and Silver Lake State Park Beach in Hollis. The cyanobacteria advisories come at a time when many Granite Staters "will be cooling off at local lakes and ponds." State officials are asking people to send them pictures if they think a lake or pond has a bacteria bloom, and to stay away from the toxic water. (WMUR)
4. Find July 4 fireworks across New Hampshire! New Hampshire Magazine put together a list of 4th of July celebrations here: (N.H. Magazine)

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