Golden Glen Creamery Voluntarily Recalls Red Pepper Onion & Garlic Cheddar

June 13, 2012 FDA

Golden Glen Creamery of Bow, WA, in cooperation with the WSDA is voluntarily recalling Red Pepper with Onion & Garlic Cheddar produced on August 30, 2011 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Spartanburg, SC Eighth-Grader Wins Cabot Creamery Cooperative's Poetry Contest

In January, Cabot Creamery Cooperative put out the call for entries for the "Celebrate Your Cooperative Spirit in a Poem" contest. Middle-school students from across the country were encouraged to write an original poem, expressing how they've worked by themselves, with their families, friends or in the classroom to give back to their communities. The contest, drawing on the declaration by the United Nations naming 2012 the International Year of Cooperatives, was created by Cabot to recognize those who give back to their communities. The call was resoundingly answered, with more than 300 students from 21 states submitting entries before the April 30th deadline.

Got Milk? & Dairy Council Of California Share "Milk 101" For National Dairy Month

Just in time for National Dairy Month this June, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), the creator of GOT MILK?, and Dairy Council of California will work together to educate consumers on the various milk options available today and how their choices could make a difference in their overall health.

Michael Foods Modifies Pasteurized Shell Egg Process In Response To Jury Verdict

June 13, 2012 Michael Foods

A jury has returned a verdict of patent infringement against Michael Foods, Inc. and awarded damages of $5.8 million in a case involving a single specialty product, pasteurized shell eggs.

Will Philadelphia’s Experiment In Eradicating ‘Food Deserts’ Work?

Philadelphia has the highest obesity rate and poorest population of America’s big cities. It also has an ambitious plan — launched out of 632 corner stores — to put healthy food on every table. The $900,000 investment in better health depends on apples and oranges, chips and candy, $1,200 fridges and green plastic baskets. The results could steer the course of American food policy.