Brand Expansion Mayfield Creamery ice cream brand expands Ice cream available in four new states as part of expanded marketing campaign Casey Laughman April 26, 2017 Dean Foods has announced that its Mayfield Creamery ice cream brand is expanding to new markets in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona and New Mexico.Read More
Food Safety Hash browns recalled due to possible golf ball contamination Product may contain materials that cause choking hazard Casey Laughman April 24, 2017 McCain Foods USA is recalling frozen hash browns that may be contaminated with golf ball materials that were inadvertently harvested with potatoes.Read More
People & Industry News People and Industry News: April 2017 April 24, 2017 Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.Read More
Plant Openings Plant Openings: April 2017 April 21, 2017 Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.Read More
Food Safety Popsicles recalled due to possible Salmonella Popsicles sold in southeastern United States Casey Laughman April 19, 2017 Doraville, Ga.-based La Granja is recalling 4,000 bags of popsicles due to possible Salmonella contamination. Read More
Regulatory Watch FSIS updates rules for imported beef USDA issues updated rules for Salmonella analysis of imported beef April 19, 2017 Beef that tests positive for STEC will still be refused for entry.Read More
Regulatory Watch FDA issues revised guidance for genetically altered animals The guidance deals with animals whose genomes have been intentionally altered. April 19, 2017 The guidance applies to both the originally altered animal and its lineage.Read More
Food Safety Smokehouse of NY recalls smoked fish Product recalled due to possible Listeria contamination Casey Laughman April 13, 2017 The Smokehouse of NY, based in Mamaroneck, NY, is recalling smoked fish products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.Read More
Food Safety Frozen peas recalled due to possible Listeria Lakeside Foods recalls Season’s Choice Peas distributed by Aldi Casey Laughman April 12, 2017 Manitowoc, Wis.-based Lakeside Foods has recalled more than 1,500 packages of frozen peas due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.Read More
Food Safety Chocolate cakes recalled for undeclared allergen Cakes had undeclared almond paste due to labeling error Casey Laughman April 12, 2017 Belleville, N.J.-based Orthodox Baking Co. has recalled packages of Oberlander Gluten Free Brand Chocolate Kokosh Cake due to undeclared almond paste.Read More