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  • Spinach Dips from Publix Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

    Spinach Dips from Publix Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

    Publix Supermarkets has recently issued a recall on its spinach dips. The recall was issued because the product may have been contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The problem was found when Publix conducted routine microbial testing. Results of the tested samples showed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterial food contaminant. The recalled spinach…

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  • A New Kind of Tortellini From Giovanni Rana

    A New Kind of Tortellini From Giovanni Rana

    British fresh pasta maker Giovanni Rana has launched a new variety of tortellini to add to its wide array of filled pasta products. This new pasta addition is the Giovanni Rana Gorgonzola and Walnut Tortellini. The new tortellini variety is made by combining walnuts and gorgonzola, a recipe that has always been enjoyed by Italians.…

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  • “Heera Milk Powder” Recalled for Being Repackaged in Unapproved Premises

    “Heera Milk Powder” Recalled for Being Repackaged in Unapproved Premises

    West Yorkshire-based company P&B Foods, Limited has recently issued a recall on all batches of “Heera Milk Powder.” The recall was announced last September 27, 2011. The product is being recalled for having been repackaged in unapproved premises. No further details were given that would describe what kind of unapproved premises the product had been…

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  • Mace Stores

    Mace Stores

    Mace is a chain of convenience stores located in theRepublic of Ireland and the UK. The company is a subsidiary of Palmer and Harvey, and is headquartered in East Sussex, UK. History In 1999, P&H gained control of Mace in Wales and England when it was able to acquire Booker Wholesale Foods. The Mace store…

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  • Lyons Seafood Limited

    Lyons Seafood Limited

    Lyons Seafoods Limited is a British specialty food company engaged in the production of specialty seafood. The company is headquartered in Warminster, UK. History Lyons Seafoods Ltd was founded on August 11, 1994. The founders of the company established the business motivated by five guiding principles that include process and technical excellence, customer service, continuous…

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  • The New Garden Blend from Mott’s

    The New Garden Blend from Mott’s

    Dr. Pepper, Snapple Group’s Mott brand has recently launched a new kind of juice, the brand’s first ever vegetable juice. Aptly termed, the new vegetable juice is called “Mott’s Garden Blend.” According to Mott’s Vice President for Marketing, Jaxie Alt, the launching of Garden Blend is considered by the company to be exciting, plus it…

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  • Grape Tomatoes (Organic) Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

    Grape Tomatoes (Organic) Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

    Fresh produce company Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce, has announced that it is expanding the scope of its earlier product recall. Although the quantity of the recalled grape tomatoes has not changed, the number of states where the recalled tomatoes were distributed has increased. Andrew Williamson previously announced that it was recalling its grape tomatoes because…

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  • Lees Foods Plc

    Lees Foods Plc

    Lees Foods Plc is a Scottish company engaged in the production of bakery products through its subsidiaries. The company is headquartered in North Lanarkshire, UK. History Before the company became Lees Foods Plc, it was first known as Lees of Scotland. John J. Lees, the son of a Grocer, created the company in 1931. Lees…

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