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Food Safety

JBS Plainwell recalls ground beef for green plastic pieces

Meat went to stores in Michigan and Wisconsin

Rose Shilling

April 9, 2019

JBS Plainwell recalled about 43,000 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with pieces of hard plastic.

New Salmon Council member

StarKist joins the National Fisheries Institute’s Salmon Council

Sharon Spielman

April 3, 2019

The council’s newest member will help with the mission to educate the public about the health benefits of salmon.

Natural Grocers eliminates over 300 million single-use plastic bags

Since Earth Day 2009, Natural Grocers has led the fight to reduce single-use plastic bags and end food insecurity in the communities they serve.

April 2, 2019

Natural Grocers, Denver, Colo., eliminated more than 300 million single-use plastic bags across all 152 stores.

Food Safety

California-grown avocados recalled because listeria found at packing site

Henry Avocado issued recall as a caution after routine inspection

Rose Shilling

March 25, 2019

Henry Avocado Corporation recalled whole avocados sold in bulk through retailers for possible listeria contamination after positive environmental inspection tests at a packing facility.

Food Safety

Tyson Foods recalls frozen chicken strips with possible metal pieces

Two consumers reported foreign matter to FSIS

Rose Shilling

March 22, 2019

Tyson Foods recalled about 70,000 pounds of breaded chicken strips with possible metal pieces after complaints to the USDA from two people about foreign matter.

Plant Openings

Plant openings: March 2019

March 20, 2019

Announcements about new food and beverage plant construction projects, plant renovations and plant expansions.

Packaging

Flexible Packaging Association announces new board

Berry Global executive will be chairperson; board has representatives from 35 companies

Rose Shilling

March 18, 2019

The Flexible Packaging Association announced its 2019 Board of Directors comprised of leaders from 35 companies.

People & Industry News

People and Industry News: February 2019

March 18, 2019

Announcements about new hires, staff promotions, association news, awards, mergers and acquisitions.

Regulatory Watch

Decreased assessment rates for kiwifruit grown in California

March 18, 2019

The USDA has implemented a recommendation from the Kiwifruit Administrative Committee to decrease the assessment rate established for the 2018-2019 and subsequent fiscal periods.

Regulatory Watch

Final rule amends national list of allowed, prohibited substances

Sharon Spielman

March 18, 2019

The USDA's National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) for organic regulations has been amended to implement recommendations submitted to the secretary of agriculture by the NOSB.