Sabra recalls hummus due to possible <em>Listeria</em> contamination
Sabra Dipping Co. is voluntarily recalling approximately 30,000 cases of its Classic Hummus due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. IFT Daily News
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USDA confirms cases of avian influenza
Since December 2014, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed several cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 in the Pacific, Central, and Mississippi flyways (or migratory bird … Continue Reading →
Confusion surrounds sodium on nutrition labels
A study published in Preventing Chronic Disease shows that most American consumers report buying low sodium food items. IFT Daily News
World Health Day: A focus on food safety
World Health Day, observed on April 7 each year to mark the anniversary of the 1948 founding of the World Health Organization (WHO), gives everyone an opportunity to reflect on … Continue Reading →
Southeastern Mills acquires hot sauce brands from Bruce Foods
Southeastern Mills Inc. has acquired The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce and related assets from Bruce Foods Corp. IFT Daily News
The Chefs’ Warehouse purchases Del Monte Meat for $185 M
The Chefs’ Warehouse Inc., a distributor of specialty food products in the United States, has completed the acquisition of Del Monte Capitol Meat Co. and its affiliated companies for $ … Continue Reading →
Hershey accelerates sustainable cocoa sourcing
The Hershey Co. has announced that it will source enough certified and sustainable cocoa in 2016 to surpass the amount of cocoa required for the global production of four of … Continue Reading →
FDA proposes to amend the definition of a retail food establishment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a proposed rule to amend and update its regulation on registration of food facilities. IFT Daily News
Dole names Johan Linden president, COO
Dole Food Co. has announced the appointment of Johan Linden as its new president and chief operating officer. IFT Daily News
Resveratrol in red grapes may help ease depression in rats
A new study presented at the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) Annual Meeting during Experimental Biology 2015 finds that resveratrol—a compound found in the skin of red … Continue Reading →