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  • Alexia Foods

    Alexia Foods

    Alexia Foods is a US-based food company headquartered in New York. The company produces a variety of products including artisan breads, potatoes, side dishes, appetizers and French fries. History Alexia Foods was created when the founder, Alex (who was a chef in Manhattan), wanted to offer consumers side dishes that tasted just as good and…

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  • Abbott’s Candy Shop

    Abbott’s Candy Shop

    Abbott’s Candy Shop is a privately-owned confectionery business based in Indiana,USA. The company primarily makes different kinds of soft and buttery caramels, as well as a variety of chocolate products. History Abbott’s Candy Shop was founded by William Clay Abbott. Before creating his candy business, W.C. Abbott first started a restaurant in his hometown in…

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  • A Product Recall on Sliced Herring Fillets

    A Product Recall on Sliced Herring Fillets

    New Jersey-based food company Zip International Group LLC is recalling a specific batch of its sliced herring fillet (also known as Forelka). The seafood is being recalled because of the possibility of infection by Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterial contaminant. The problem and subsequent recall was made after it was found during a routine sampling…

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  • A Product Recall for Rip Roar’N Crab Soup

    A Product Recall for Rip Roar’N Crab Soup

    Massachusetts-based food company Blount Fine Foods announced on January 11, a recall on its Rip Roar’N Crab Soup product. The product is being recalled for mislabeling, specifically for not indicating some food allergens on the product’s ingredients label. The recalled crab soup is said to contain undeclared wheat, crab and milk allergens. These foods, in…

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  • The Belgium Company

    The Belgium Company

    The Belgium Company is a Florida-based food manufacturing business primarily engaged in the production of butter and cheese. The company makes these products for retail as well as orders for customized creamery products from corporate businesses. History The Belgium Company has been in existence for over 25 years, during which the company has practiced the…

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  • Acai Roots

    Acai Roots

    Acai Roots is a privately-owned US company primarily engaged in producing and distributing food products made from acai (pronounced Ah-Sigh-EE) berries. The company headquarters is located in San Diego, California, USA. History Several Brazilian expatriates established Acai Roots in 2005. The idea of creating their own company came after playing soccer one day. Having come…

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  • Certain Kimchi Products Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens

    Certain Kimchi Products Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens

    The CFIA announced an allergy alert and a product recall against specific brands of kimchi products for having undeclared allergens. The products, sold under the Nonghyup Suncheon and Nonghyup Arumchan brands, are said to contain the allergens shrimp and fish. The affected products do not indicate the presence of the allergens on its packaging. This…

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  • “Hill Country Fare Lasagna Dinner Mix” Recalled For Having an Undeclared Allergen

    “Hill Country Fare Lasagna Dinner Mix” Recalled For Having an Undeclared Allergen

    Illinois-based food company Gilster-Mary Lee announced on the 2nd of January, a voluntary product recall against some packs of its Lasagna Dinner Mix. This product is on recall because of the presence of an undeclared allergen. The allergen, soy, is said to be part of the product’s ingredients but is not included on the list…

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