Green Thumb Or Not: Plants For Life Bloom At Kmart

May 6, 2016 Kmart

Kmart announced Plants for Life, Guaranteed, a new program designed to allow customers the opportunity to purchase select trees, shrubs and perennial plants with confidence that they will last a lifetime – literally! Kmart is the first national retailer to devote a lifetime guarantee on plants, perfect for those looking to keep a well-maintained yard for years to come.

SAF Urges Companies To Reduce Negative Mother's Day Advertising

As the negative publicity watchdog of the industry, the Society of American Florists has contacted a number of companies this year and asked them to reconsider negative approaches in advertising.

Publix Recalls Wheatberry Salad Due To Listeria Monocytogenes

Publix Super Markets Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for Wheatberry Salad. The product is available in plastic containers available in the Publix Delis. The sunflower kernels used in the salad are involved with the larger nationwide recall due to Listeria monocytogenes.

Grey Plume Provisions Recalls Charcuterie Meat Products Produced Without Inspection

May 6, 2016 USDA FSIS

The Grey Plume Provisions, LLC, an Omaha, Neb. establishment, is recalling approximately 471 pounds of charcuterie meat products that were produced, packaged, and distributed without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Pita Pal Foods, LP Recalls Products Because Of Possible Health Risk

May 6, 2016 FDA

Pita Pal Foods, LP of Houston, Texas is recalling Corn Relish Salad, Texas Caviar Salad, Mediterranean 3 Bean Salad and Chipotle Quinoa Salad because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.  The potential affected products was distributed in eight states including California, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. Products reached consumers through retail stores and food service distributors.