Atlanta, GA—CDC has posted a notice of a multistate outbreak of E. coli 0157:H7 infections. The source of the outbreak has not yet been determined, but ill people in Maryland have reported eating Ready Pac Bistro Bowl Chicken Caesar Salad, and E. coli 0157 has been detected in an unopened...
San Diego, CA—Bumble Bee Foods filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, according to CNN, blaming its “recent and significant legal challenges.” FCF Co., a Taiwanese fish supply chain company, plans to put in a $925 million bid for the assets. The deal is expected to be completed within 90 days. The...
Washington, D.C.—FDA is investigating a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A illnesses potentially linked to fresh non-organic blackberries from Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, according to a notice from FDA. The outbreak is occurring in IN, NE, and WI, but traceback information shows that the berries in question came from a distribution...
New Haven, CT—The keto diet could help fight the flu, according to new research from Yale University. A press release on the study says that mice fed a ketogenic diet and then infected with influenza had a higher survival rate than mice on a high-carb diet. The ketogenic diet triggered...
New York, NY—The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel named 6 top trends they expect to see in 2020 in a press release, along with the trends they predict will continue to grow. Denise Purcell, Head of Content for the SFA, said in the release: “As the specialty food industry...
There are so many natural products retailers out there, working passionately to make a difference. While Rainbow Blossom won this year, we want to commend our two runners-up for 2019: Ellwood Thompson’s, an independent, local, organic market located in Richmond, VA, just celebrated 30 years.Check them out at https://ellwoodthompsons.com Lori’s...
Lakewood, CO—Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is recalling Natural Grocers brand 2-pound Organic Soybeans because they have the potential to contain mold, according to a press release. The recalled product is packaged in clear plastic bags weighing 2 pounds and bearing the “Natural Grocers” label. Only packages bearing 19-168 and...
Sonoma, CA—Miyoko’s Creamery announced that Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have become investors, supporting Miyoko’s position in the plant-based dairy alternative category as they prepare to introduce new products in early 2020, according to a press release. The amount invested was not disclosed. DeGeneres said in the release: “Being...
Monterey, CA—California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and the Organic Produce Network (OPN) will honor Lundberg Family Farms as the recipient of the third annual Organic Grower Summit’s Grower of the Year, according to a press release. [caption id="attachment_69782" align="alignright" width="208"] Grant Lundberg, CEO. Image courtesy of Organic Produce Network.[/caption] Lundberg...
Pennsylvania—Eating one avocado a day may help keep bad cholesterol at bay, according to new research from Penn State. The randomized, controlled study looked at 45 adults, who followed a two-week diet at the beginning of the study that mimicked an average American diet and put all participants on a...
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