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Smoothie King
Smoothie King specializes in the production of fresh smoothies and is based in Louisiana in the US. Apart from smoothies, it also has supplements and snacks in its product line. History Smoothie King was founded in 1973 by Steve Kuhnau. The inspiration came from his allergies to wheat, nuts and dairy, and his low blood…
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J. M. Smucker Company
Based in Ohio, J. M. Smucker Company is the largest manufacturer and distributor of jellies, preserves and jams in the U.S. The company also produces fruit drinks, ice cream toppings, and peanut butter. History The founder of J. M. Smucker Company, Jerome Monroe Smucker was born and raised in an agricultural community in Orville, Ohio.…
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Undeclared Allergens Found in Specific Risvold’s Products
Risvold’s, Incorporated has announced a recall for specific batches of its seafood salad and seafood pasta products. The company has recalled the affected products because of undeclared allergens present. Possible allergens that are present include milk, sesame, sunflower and soy. This incident was discovered during a yearly audit done by the FDA. It was noticed…
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Salmonella Contamination in Evergreen Fresh’s Sprouts?
Evergreen Sprouts, LLC of Idaho issued a recall for two varieties of its sprouts product. The recall was made because the affected sprouts are possibly contaminated with Salmonella. The affected spicy sprouts and alfalfa sprouts are linked to a Salmonella outbreak in several states. As of the 27th of June, five states have reported a…
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The Birth of A New Beverage: Choffy
Washington-based company Choffy, has launched a new kind of drink to the U.S. market, Choffy®. This new beverage can easily be described as a mixture of chocolate and coffee. Choffy® is said to be the drink that has bridged the gap between coffee and hot chocolate. This new drink is made from 100% organic cacao…
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Choffy
Choffy is a relatively new beverage company that focuses on producing its flagship product, the coffee alternative Choffy®. The company is based in Washington, USA. History Choffy was founded by Jason Vanderhoven and Jason Sherwood, two people who shared a common goal of providing consumers with a healthier beverage made from cacao beans. Before starting the…
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A Product Recall for Trans-Ocean’s “Wild Alaska Sockeye Smoked Salmon”
Washington-based Trans-Ocean Products Inc. has announced that it is recalling specific lots of its smoked salmon due to possible bacterial contamination. The affected product, “Trans-Ocean Wild Alaska Sockeye Smoked Salmon,” may be contaminated by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The product’s manufacturer reported the potential contamination. The smoked salmon was not produced by Trans-Ocean and thus…
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Certain Kinds of Chili Peppers Recalled for Being a Potential Health Risk
Food company Cal Fresco, LLC is voluntarily recalling its Jalapeno chili peppers, as well as its Serrano chili peppers. These particular produce products are believed to be contaminated by the Salmonella bacteria. The problem was discovered when samples of both types of chili peppers were found to be positive for the bacteria. Salmonella is a…
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