Ferrara Candy expands manufacturing; partners with Walmart

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Prebiotic may help regulate children’s appetites

A study presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s Scientific Sessions at Experimental Biology 2015 shows that prebiotic fiber may help regulate children’s appetites.



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President Obama releases 5-year plan to fight superbugs

According to Reuters, the White House has issued a plan to slow the growing problem of antibiotic resistance over the next five years, one that requires massive investments and policy changes from a broad array of U.S. government health agencies.



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Tyson Foods to shut down Georgia poultry plant

As part of ongoing efforts to increase efficiencies of its poultry business in Georgia, Tyson Foods Inc. plans to discontinue operations at its Buena Vista, Ga., poultry plant at the end of May.



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Camire, Slavin win ASN awards

The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has announced the recipients of its 2015 Scientist, Clinician, Educator/Mentor, and Young Investigator Awards.



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Chicago investment firm acquires Gehl Foods

Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity investment firm, has acquired Gehl Foods.



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Nestlé invests $83 million in Vietnam factory for decaffeinated coffee beans

Nestlé CEO Paul Bulcke has opened a production plant for decaffeinated coffee beans in the Dong Nai province of South-East Vietnam, its first in Asia.



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Young women need to eat more veggies, white potatoes

A study conducted by the Alliance for Potato Research and Education and presented at Experimental Biology 2015 shows that vegetable consumption is very low among women of childbearing age (WCBA), and that the white potato is an important vegetable to this population’s diet, particularly among subgroups with the lowest intake.



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Milk may be good for the brain

A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows a correlation between milk consumption and the levels of a naturally occurring antioxidant called glutathione in the brain in older, healthy adults.



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Nestlé factory uses anaerobic digestion to achieve zero waste

A new anaerobic digestion system at Nestlé’s factory in Fawdon, England, is turning chocolate and sugar confectionery waste from the site’s manufacturing processes into renewable energy and clean water.



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New beans developed to ‘beat the heat’

Amidst fears that global warming could eliminate a vital source of protein that has sustained humans for centuries, bean breeders with the CGIAR global agriculture research partnership have announced the discovery of 30 new types of “heat-beater” beans that could keep production from crashing in in large swaths of bean-dependent Latin America and Africa.



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Proposed bill introduces GMO-free certified labels

According to the Associated Press, U.S. House Republicans have proposed a new government certification for foods free of genetically modified ingredients.



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Hershey, IOI Loders Croklaan partner to build shea butter warehouses in Ghana

The Hershey Co. has announced its partnership with IOI Loders Croklaan, a global shea butter supplier, to fund the construction of three warehouses in Northern Ghana that will improve incomes for women shea farmers and positively impact their livelihoods.



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Robert Mondavi Institute awards Arla Foods Graduate fellowship

The Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science at the University of California, Davis, has announced that Fang (Diane) Dou is the recipient of the 2015 Arla Foods Graduate Fellowship.



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USDA announces grants for childhood obesity prevention programs

The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $9 million in grants to develop childhood obesity intervention programs through colleges and universities in 12 states and Puerto Rico.



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Weight Watchers Easy Fried Rice

Made this while I was on weight watchers a few years ago and it was fantastic!

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H.J. Heinz, Kraft Foods to merge

H.J. Heinz Co. and Kraft Foods Group Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Co., forming the third largest food and beverage company in North America.



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Dark chocolate may have heart benefits for older adults

According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Sessions 2015, eating dark chocolate may help improve energy levels, raise exercise stamina, and improve other measures of heart health in sedentary older adults.



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FDA to hold public meeting on FSMA implementation strategy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold a public meeting entitled, “FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Focus on Implementation Strategy for Prevention-Oriented Food Safety Standards.”



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Global livestock antibiotic use expected to increase 67% by 2030

A team of researchers from Princeton University, the International Livestock Research Institute, the Université Libre de Bruxelles, and the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics, and Policy has conducted for the first time a broad assessment of antibiotic consumption in livestock around the world and predicts an increase in use in the next 15 years.



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American Casein becomes AMCO Proteins

The American Casein Co., commonly referred to as AMCO, has changed its name to AMCO Proteins.



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FDA concludes GE apples, potatoes are safe for consumption

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its evaluation for two varieties of apples genetically engineered by Okanagan Specialty Fruits and for six varieties of potatoes genetically engineered by J. R. Simplot Co. and concluded that these foods are as safe and nutritious as their conventional counterparts.



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Middle income countries play key role in eliminating hunger

Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and Mexico may be rising economic powerhouses, but these five fast-growing, middle income countries are still home to nearly half of the world’s hungry, or 363 million people.



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Starbucks passes Subway in U.S. sales

According to USA Today, Starbucks has passed Subway to become the No. 2 restaurant chain in U.S. sales—second only to McDonald’s.



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Wegmans Recalls Bagged Frozen Spinach for Potential Listeria Contamination

Wegmans, a regional supermarket chain based in Gates, NY, has recalled 12-oz. bags of frozen spinach due to potential Listeria contamination. The company stated Saturday that its supplier, Twin City Foods Inc. of Stanwood, WA, had notified Wegmans of the possibility of contamination.

The recalled product is 12-oz. Wegmans Organic Food You Feel Good About Just Picked Spinach with UPC: 77890-32932 and best-used-by dates of Jan. 26, 2017, and Feb. 2, 2017. The UPC code can be found on the back of the bag below the distributor statement.

The recalled product may be returned to a Wegmans service desk for a full refund. For more information, call Wegmans Consumer Affairs at 1-855-934-3663, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.

Listeria infection primarily affects older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms.

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Chili and Lime Beef Served With Rice Noodles

This Asian recipe is both spicy and tangy, it makes a quick midweek meal.

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Giant and Martin’s Brand Walnuts and Trail Mixes Recalled for Salmonella Risk

FDA, EPA to share data on pesticides, toxic substances

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to share data on pesticides and toxic substances.



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Environmental impact of egg production techniques

Research conducted by Iowa State University offers a comprehensive overview of egg production systems, detailing the tradeoffs producers may face among considerations such as animal health, efficiency, and environmental impact.



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Comment period extended for DGAC dietary guidelines report

The deadline for submitting written comments on the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) Report has been extended from April 8, 2015, to May 8, 2015, according to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.



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Exploring the spectrum of gluten sensitivity

One in every 100 Americans tests positive for celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that can destroy the small intestine if confronted with the wrong diet of the wheat protein known as gluten.



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Millennials’ restaurant visits down

Millennials are the chosen generation for many marketers because of their sheer number and perceived buying power, but they are not a homogenous group and depending on their age and lifestyles, they use restaurants differently, according to a recently released report by The NPD Group, a global information company.



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Seafood companies embrace traceability

A report published in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science & Food Safety highlights the growing need for traceability as a means to improving seafood industry performance, including reducing waste and enhancing consumer trust.



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Chick-fil-A, Papa John’s earn customer experience recognition

Chick-fil-A and Papa John’s provide the best customer experience in the fast-food industry, according to the 2015 Temkin Experience Ratings, an annual ranking of companies based on a survey of 10,000 U.S. consumers.



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Mars to open first Indian chocolate factory

Mars International India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mars, announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Maharashtra Government in Mumbai, and the company says that it is on track with plans to build its first chocolate plant in India.



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Nestlé Purina opens first factory in Poland

Nestlé Purina opened its first factory in Poland to help meet increasing demands for pet care products in Central Europe.



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NOAA releases seafood fraud action plan

The Presidential Task Force on Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and Seafood Fraud released its action plan, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced.



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Sanderson Farms announces new poultry site

Sanderson Farms has selected a site in St. Pauls and Robeson County, N.C., for its new poultry processing plant and waste water treatment facility, the company announced.



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FAO food price index declines

Falling to a 55-month low, the FAO food price index averaged 179.4 points in February, which is 14% below its level of 208.6 points in February 2014.



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American Egg Board partners with Kevin Bacon

The American Egg Board has partnered with actor Kevin Bacon for a new advertising campaign intended to shine light on the nutritional benefits of eggs that will be timed to coincide with the Easter holiday.



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Clif Bar breaks ground on its first bakery

To meet the growing demand for its organic energy and nutrition bars, Clif Bar & Co. will open a 275,000-square-foot bakery in Twin Falls, Idaho. The Clif Bar Baking Co. will be “beautifully designed, sustainable, and people-inspired,” said Kevin Cleary, chief executive officer, Clif Bar & Co.



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Powdered alcohol receives approval

The U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau approved Palcohol, a powdered alcohol product that users mix with liquid, according to a story in the Los Angeles Times.



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FDA recalls Blue Bell ice cream for Listeria

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling a variety of Blue Bell Creameries’ frozen snack products after five adult patients treated in a single hospital in Kansas were infected with one of four rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes;



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Post closing PowerBar plant

Post Holdings announced that it will close the facility in Boise, Idaho, where it manufactures PowerBar products distributed in North America.



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My Thai Chicken Coconut Pasta Dish

**NOTE: Omit chicken and chicken broth and replace with vegetable broth and tofu or more mushrooms for a yummy full flavored vegetarian dish! This is an awesome recipe that I made up, it has bold, sweet and spicy full flavors. If you love Thai food there is no doubt in my mind that you will LOVE this. Plan on spending some time doing it though, I think I was in the kitchen for 2 1/2-3 hours before we actually ate but I love cooking and taking my time. I'm sure it could be shortened, but its nice to have the time as it allows the flavors to meld so nicely. It will be hard for me to estimate the prep and cook times because with this you are cooking and prepping at the same time. I don't measure anything so I will be guessing on some of the quantities but just remember that you can reduce or add some ingredients as you see fit based on your tastes. You should be able to find all of these ingredients at a larger type regular grocery store in the Asian section. I did not have to specifically go to an Asian market for any of my ingredients.

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Chicken Lever Paste -For Dogs-

Dog treats recipes "Chicken lever paste". You can give as a dog treats and topping of dried dog food.

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Sushi Bake

This recipe is far removed from the precise art of sushi-making, but still delicious. Great for party, potluck, etc.

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Burger King cuts soda from kids’ menu

Burger King joined fellow quick-service restaurants McDonald’s and Wendy’s in removing soft drinks from its kids’ menu boards, according to a story in USA TODAY.



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Cargill opens first mini mill in Zambia

Cargill announced that it has launched the first commercial maize mini mill in Chipata, Zambia, in support of the Zambian government’s policy objective to encourage smaller, more localized mills to improve food security by reducing the cost of food.



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Del Monte acquires Sager Creek Vegetable

Del Monte Foods, producer of branded and private-label canned fruit, vegetable, and tomato products, announced that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Sager Creek Vegetable Co., which produces specialty vegetables for the foodservice and retail markets.



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FMI requests FDA guidance on menu labeling

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) released a statement related to questions presented at a Senate Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) budget.



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Store loyalty increasing for grocery shopping

Shoppers in the 25–45 age group—which represent more than one-third of the U.S. adult population—are demonstrating increasingly loyalty to the stores where they purchase groceries, according to a new PLMA study entitled “The Rise of Loyal Shoppers.”



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Bok Choy Noodle Soup

Fresh Egg Noodles & Baby Bok Choy in a Flavorful Broth of Garlic, Ginger and Shitakes.

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EFSA sets vitamin A dietary reference values

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published population reference intakes for vitamin A as part of its review of scientific advice on nutrient intakes.



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Glanbia, Solazyme partner to distribute whole algal protein

Glanbia Nutritionals has announced it will distribute Solazyme’s AlgaVia whole algal protein, a sustainable high performance vegan protein source made from microalgae, to the U.S. dietary supplements market.



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Ingredion completes acquisition of Penford

Ingredion Inc., a global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, has successfully completed the acquisition of Penford Corp., a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialty ingredients for food and non-food applications.



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Mérieux NutriSciences opens new lab in Beijing

Mérieux NutriSciences has announced the grand opening of its new facility in Beijing, China, which will allow the company to better meet clients’ expectations in the constantly and rapidly growing Chinese market.



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Bunge purchases specialty extrusion business

Bunge North America, the North American operating arm of Bunge Ltd., has purchased the assets of Heartland Harvest Inc. (HHI), a producer of die cut pellets used to make extruded foods.



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McCormick acquires Brand Aromatics for $63 M

McCormick & Co. Inc. has acquired 100% of the shares of Brand Aromatics, a privately-held company located in New Jersey, for approximately $63 million in cash.



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Retraining the brain in response to high-calorie food

A study published in Agricultural Research magazine shows that it may be possible to retrain the brain to stop activating its reward centers on exposure to a steady stream of high-calorie foods and visual triggers.



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U.S. consumers’ love for hot sauce is on fire

According to the NPD Group, a global information company, 56% of U.S. households have hot sauce on hand in their kitchens.



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Coffee may reduce the risk of developing multiple sclerosis

A study to be presented at next month’s American Academy of Neurology’s 67th Annual Meeting shows that drinking coffee may be associated with a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS).



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WHO calls on countries to reduce sugar intake

A new U.N. World Health Organization (WHO) guideline recommends adults and children reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less than 10% of their total energy intake.



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Papaya Salad

Papaya salad, the authentic Laotian way. This recipe is from my mother and she cooks real Lao food well, as she is from Laos. Thailand also has a similar meal, but they're copiers.

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Dannon improves yogurt nutrient profile

The Dannon Co. has announced progress in three of the four goals of its commitment with the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA)—including improvements in the nutrient profile of its products as well as more than $1 million invested in nutrition research and education during the first year of its three-year commitment.



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Frequent meals may be linked to healthier eating

A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows that adults who eat multiple small meals every day may eat better and weigh less than those who had fewer but larger meals.



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Hershey names Patricia Little next SVP, CFO

The Hershey Co. has announced the appointment of Patricia A. Little as its new senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective March 16.



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Nestlé develops food for solar-powered aircraft flight

The world’s first attempt to circumnavigate the globe in Solar Impulse—a solar powered aircraft—is set for take-off this week in Abu Dhabi, and Nestlé Research is providing the two Swiss pilots with specifically developed food for the trip.



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Flowers Foods’ EVP to retire

Flowers Foods Inc., a producer and marketer of packaged bakery foods, has announced that Gene D. Lord, executive vice president, will be retiring on April 24, 2015, after almost 50 years of service.



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Genes may play a role in food allergies

In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers have pinpointed a region in the human genome associated with peanut allergy in U.S. children, offering evidence that genes may play a role in the development of food allergies.



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Mondelez names Marques as EVP, President of North America

Mondelez International, a maker of biscuits, chocolate, gum, and candy, has announced that Roberto Marques will join the company in mid-March and become Executive Vice President and President, North America.



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What’s in America’s kitchens?

More almond milk, Greek yogurt, quinoa, and sea salt are in America’s kitchens today than in 2011, the last time The NPD Group, a global information company, conducted its Kitchen Audit survey, which asks U.S. consumers to report on what appliances, cookware, and utensils they own, food ingredients they have on hand, usage, and sources of recipes.



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Beef With Broccoli

favorite Chinese dish, just like take out.

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Some Mrs. T’s Pierogies Recalled for Potential Plastic Pieces

Ateeco Inc. of Shenandoah, PA, has voluntarily recalled specific lots of its Mrs. T’s Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil variety of pierogies due to safety concerns. The affected product was distributed to a limited number of retail customers and is being recalled due to plastic contamination in the product which may pose a choke hazard.

The specific product in question is the 16-ounce box of Mrs. T’s Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Pierogies (UPC 4116400042), sold in retail grocery outlets in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia and Illinois, and that have the following Best By information:

• Product with “Best By 05/20/16”


• Product with “Best By 07/15/16”

To date, Mrs. T’s has not received reports of any adverse events associated with this issue, and no other varieties or lots of Mrs. T’s Pierogies are impacted by this voluntary recall.

The recall was initiated after a quality assurance check found plastic in the filling of the product during production.

The company notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is cooperating fully with the agency.

Consumers who purchased this product are welcome to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, or to contact Mrs. T’s Pierogies at 1-800-743-7649, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.

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Mondelez sells stake in Ajinomoto General Foods

Mondelez International announced that it will sell its 50% interest in Ajinomoto General Foods (AGF), which manufactures and sells instant, ground, and liquid coffee products in Japan, to its joint venture partner, Ajinomoto.



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USDA: Beef Jerky Recalled for Possible Harmful ‘Process Deviation’

About 32 pounds of beef jerky was recalled Sunday because of a “process deviation,” according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Oscar’s Hickory House Inc., located in Warrensburg, NY, recalled 4-ounce and 8 ounce cryovac packages of “Oscar’s Adirondack Mountain Smokehouse Beef Jerky” with code 420 on the label.

The recalled product, which bears the establishment number “EST. 4257” inside the USDA mark of inspection, was produced on December 26, 2014 and sold by one retailer in New York. It was also sold via the internet.

During a food safety assessment, FSIS inspectors discovered the product was susceptible to environmental pathogens that make it potentially harmful if consumed. No illnesses have yet to be associated with the beef jerky recall.

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website (http://ift.tt/1gO8Ec3).

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