RBest Produce Moves Into New Port Washington, NY Office

May 31, 2013 RBest Produce Inc.

As of May 27th, 2013 RBest has moved our office to a new location in order to better serve your needs. Our new office is located at 99 Seaview Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050.

Fresh Thai Peppers Recalled Due To Possible Health Risk

May 31, 2013 FDA

FRUIT TREASURE of CHULA VISTA, CA is recalling 43 boxes (25lb) of fresh THAI PEPPERS, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Global Fresh Foods First To Bring A 40-Foot Container Of Fresh Salmon From Chile To The US By Sea

May 30, 2013 Global Fresh Foods

Global Fresh Foods, the company that naturally extends the shelf life of fresh proteins, announced that it has successfully ocean freighted 40,000 pounds of fresh salmon from Lirquen, Bio-Bio, Chile to the Port of Long Beach, California without the use of polystyrene or ice.  Instead, GFF employed its patented, controlled atmosphere fuel cell-based technology to keep fish fresh for the entire length of its journey.  The Port of Long Beach is the second busiest container port in the United States.

Target, Giant Eagle, H-E-B, Meijer Say No To Genetically Engineered Salmon

May 30, 2013 CommonDreams.org

The Campaign for Genetically Engineered (GE)-Free Seafood — a coalition of more than 30 consumer, health, food safety and fishing groups led by Friends of the Earth — announced that Target and other large mainstream grocery retailers across the United States have committed to not sell genetically engineered salmon if it is approved.

Win Luck Trading Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Eggs In Seafood Products

May 30, 2013 FDA

WIN LUCK TRADING INC. of Bayonne, NJ, is recalling all lots of Lam Sheng Kee’s 7 ounce packages of Shrimp Balls, Lobster Balls, Fish Package Eggs and Fresh Fish Cakes because they may contain undeclared eggs. People who have allergies to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.