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A Product Recall for Breaded Okra Due to Undeclared Allergen
On the 31st of January this year, a product recall was announced by Magic Valley Fresh Frozen, Inc. This product recall pertains to their breaded okra product, which possibly contains whey. The affected batch has 6,492 packs of breaded okra. The products are packed in 16-ounce retail bags made of plastic. The batch has a…
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A&P Supermarkets
The A&P Supermarkets is a major supermarket chain that operates various banners in New Jersey, Connecticut and New York among other places in America. They sell an array of products including tea and coffee. History In 1859, George Huntington Hartford and George Francis Gilman set up the business with the purpose of selling discount tea…
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BI-LO
BI-LO is a supermarket chain based in Maudlin, South Carolina. They have over 200 markets in the Carolinas, Tennessee and Georgia. Throughout its history, BI-LO has faced difficult times, but it still continues its founder’s vision and is proudly facing a bright future. History BI-LO was founded by Frank Wrenn, a former executive of Winn-Dixie,…
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Product Recall of Maya’s Kachori
New York State Agriculture Commissioner (Acting) Darrel Aubertine announced a product recall for Maya’s Kachori (dry fruit) on the 18th of February 2011. The said product is distributed by Maya Food Incorporated, which has an office at Maspeth, New York. The reason for the product recall was the undeclared presence of peanut, a food allergen.…
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Dean Foods Company
Dean Foods Company is a dairy manufacturer which distributes milk and other dairy products to all parts of the USA. It is also the leading supplier of milk beverages in Europe. History Dean Foods Company was founded in 1925 by Samuel E. Dean, Sr. in Illinois. He bought the Pecatonica Marketing Company, an evaporated milk…
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Busch’s Named Best Grocery Store in Washtenaw County
Busch’s Fresh Food Market was recently voted as Washtenaw County’s best grocery store. The poll was created by AnnArbor.com as part of its ‘Best Of’ contest. Busch’s won the poll with a total of 131 votes while Trader Joe’s came in second with 81 votes. Hiller’s came after Trader Joe’s with a total of 73…
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Grocery Sold Starbucks Coffee Increases Price
Starbucks has announced that it will be implementing an increase in the price of their retail packed coffees, those that are being sold in grocery and other retail stores. According to the company, a 12 percent increase on its coffee price will be implemented. Competitor companies J.M. Smucker and Kraft Foods earlier implemented price increases…
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A Product Recall for Serrano Peppers Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
World Variety Produce Incorporated announced March 18, 2011, a product recall for its Serrano peppers due to a possible Salmonella bacteria contamination. The company, which is situated in Los Angeles, California, immediately made the announcement after the potential contamination was discovered by USDA. During a routine sampling done by the department, it was revealed that…
