TX Firm Recalls Lamb Products Imported Without Benefit Of Inspection

January 5, 2015 USDA FSIS

AMD Imports Inc., a Houston, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 35, 275 pounds of Australian lamb products because they were not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.  Without the benefit of full inspection, a possibility of adverse health consequences exists.

Congratulations FTD & CalPoly

As this year comes to a close, we are ending it on a wonderful high note. This year we worked with FTD Flowers and the students of Cal Poly Universities to help them become Certified California Grown for the 2015 Tournament of Roses Rose Parade. The CA Grown certification requires that 85% or more of the fresh and dried flowers used on the float must be grown in the Golden State. The effort culminated today with their respective ceremonies and officiated by the California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross.

Best Select Presents A New Series Of Roses

In addition to ‘Phaedra’, a prizewinner, the new range of roses from BestSelect also includes ‘Harmonia’, ‘Artemis’ and ‘Nero’.

New In 2015 From Proven Winners – Made In The Shade

January 5, 2015 Kerry Meyer, Proven Winners

We have always had a lot of great plants for sunny spots, but often finding great new plants for shade is much tougher.  Which is why I am really excited we are adding 10 plants that are great for shade this year.

Smoked Cheese: Growth Stoked By Demand For Bolder Flavors

Smoked cheese, like smoked salmon, smoked sausage, smoked brisket, smoked chicken and smoked turkey, can satisfy an appetite for grilled flavor that doesn't end with summer. And so, more and more types of cheese are now going into smokehouses, offering cooks an opportunity to experiment with numerous thrilling new flavors.