Risvold's Salads Issues Allergy Alert On Seafood Salad & Seafood Pasta Salad

June 29, 2011 Risvold's Inc

Risvold's Salads Inc of Gardena, CA is recalling seafood salad and seafood pasta salad, because it may contain undeclared milk, sunflower, sesame and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, sunflower, sesame and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

'Eat Local, Buy California Grown Day' Resolution Passed By State Legislators

June 29, 2011 Foster Farms

The "Eat Local, Buy California Grown Day" movement celebrates California as the country's most agriculturally abundant state, producing over 400 commodities. Millions of dollars are still spent on so-called "fresh" foods from across state lines – for example, more than a quarter billion dollars on out-of-state chicken alone.

Canada's Meat Processing Industry Praises Market Access To South Korea For Canadian Beef

Canada’s meat processing industry is grateful for the hard work of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast in reaching an agreement with South Korea for Canadian beef.

Perdue "Strike Out Hunger" Campaign Creates More Than A Quarter Of A Million Meals

June 29, 2011 Perdue

As part of a company commitment to fighting hunger in its communities, Perdue partnered with the Delmarva Shorebirds, Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, for a unique campaign that helped produce more than a quarter of a million meals across South Atlantic League communities.

African Flower Companies Caught Up In Sea Transport Dilemma

The fear that Kenya’s naturally grown flowers could lose sheen while on transit has held back plans to switch to sea transport, dashing exporters’ hopes of reducing exposure to the cost of aviation fuel.