Acme Smoked Fish & Whole Foods Unveil Exclusive Smoked Salmon

December 16, 2013 Acme Smoked Fish Corporation

Acme Smoked Fish, a fourth-generation family-owned company, dating back to 1906, is excited to announce the release of its new smoked salmon pack developed exclusively for Whole Foods Market’s first location in Brooklyn, NY opening December 17th in Gowanus (214 3rd St.). Both companies share in their strict commitment to quality standards and environmental stewardship.

Moo & Oink's Corporate Chef Dwight Evans Ii Named 'Chef Of The Year'

December 16, 2013 Moo & Oink

Moo & Oink Corporate Chef Dwight Evans II, 42, has been named “Chef of the Year” by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Chicago Chefs of Cuisine at its annual dinner held Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch St., Chicago.

FSIS Releases Comprehensive Strategy To Reduce Salmonella

December 16, 2013 USDA FSIS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today released its Salmonella Action Plan that outlines the steps it will take to address the most pressing problem it faces–Salmonella in meat and poultry products. An estimated 1.3 million illnesses can be attributed to Salmonella every year.

CO Firm Recalls Meat & Poultry Produced Under Unsanitary Conditions

December 16, 2013 USDA FSIS

Yauk’s Specialty Meats, a Windsor, Colo., establishment, is expanding its recall to include an undetermined amount of various meat and poultry products that were produced under unsanitary conditions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products being recalled today are in addition to the approximately 90,000 pounds of various meat and poultry products that were recalled on Dec. 9, 2013 and carry different brand names.

Dear Santa, Send Me Ilex

December 16, 2013 Bill Prescott, Huffington Post

This year's hot holiday trend for home décor is ilex. What's ilex? It is a beautiful red berry that is used in wreaths, flower arrangements and other holiday creations. The berries form in dense clusters on a rigid stem creating a burst of color whether woven into a wreath, trimmed down as part of a table centerpiece or by themselves in a vase.