University Of Wisconsin Professor Serves As International Judge At Proflora Event

Terry Ferriss, a horticulture professor at UW-River Falls, served as one of three invited international judges on Oct. 2-4, at Proflora, in Bogota, Colombia.

Graceful Orange-Cream Kalanchoe Piton To Be Released Soon

November 4, 2013 Fides

Generally praised and well known Kalanchoe continues to extend its possibilities. In week 45, during the Trade Fair in Aalsmeer, orange-cream novelty Kalanchoe Piton will be introduced to the public. As from that date, it will also be immediately available from SV.CO and Kaerby!

Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods Issues Alert On Undeclared Allergens In Caesar Salad

November 4, 2013 FDA

Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods of Vallejo, California is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Trader Giotto’s Caesar Salad (SKU 05161) with a "Use By 11/03" date, because it may not list wheat, soy and fish (anchovy) in the ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, soy and/or anchovy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No illnesses have been reported to date.

CFIA Expands Reser's Fine Foods Recall

The Health Hazard Alert issued on October 26, 2013 has been updated to include additional products and codes. This additional information was identified through a recall in the United States. Reser's Fine Foods Inc. is recalling various salad products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Dutch Treat Salads Recalls Mexicali Dip Due To Possible Health Risk

November 4, 2013 FDA

Following the Reser’s Fine Foods (“Reser’s”) recall where select Reser’s products were recalled due to the potential of being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Dutch Treat Salads, LLC, of Zeeland, MI, is voluntarily recalling one product, Mexicali Dip, that contains one ingredient recalled by Reser’s. There have been no reported illnesses associated with these products. The product is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.