Stores Recall Hood Cottage Cheese

May 27, 2013 Colleen Hannon, WIVB

There is a new consumer alert Friday morning. Both Wegmans and Tops have posted recall alerts for Hood 16 oz. Fiber One cottage cheese.

Fifty-Two Bakeries To Participate In Bakery Open House Sponsored By The Bread Bakers Guild Of America

Fifty-two bakeries will participate in The Bread Bakers Guild of America’s Third Annual Guild-Wide Bakery Open House on June 29. Guild member bakeries in 29 US states and one Canadian province will take part in the open house, which is part of The Guild’s 2013 event series, The Guild’s Greatest Hits: 20th Anniversary.

CFIA Allergy Alert, Undeclared Milk & Sulphites In Carlyle Bakery Fruit Cake

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Carlyle Bakery Ltd. are warning people with allergies to milk and sensitivity to sulphites not to consume the Light Fruit Cake described below. The affected product contains milk and sulphites which are not declared on the label.

ABA Applauds Strong Sugar Reform Vote, Disappointed In Outcome

Statement from ABA President & CEO Robb MacKie on the Senate vote reaffirming sweet deal for Big Sugar:  “The Senate vote shows that it is business as usual in Washington by rejecting even modest reform for the outdated sugar program, reform that would have saved bakers billions of dollars each year."

Research Shows Growing Popularity Of Beef On Restaurant Menus

Recent research conducted by Technomic and commissioned by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) shows beef attributes such as grass-fed, all natural, hormone-free and antibiotic-free are influencing patrons’ menu decisions. After evaluating the attitude and usage of nearly 500 foodservice professionals and the insights of about 2,000 consumers, results show beef remains a popular protein as operators seek greater value cuts and consumers look for better-for-you meal choices.