Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. Recalls Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese (8oz) Because of Possible Health Risk

January 12, 2024 FDA

Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. of Modesto, CA is recalling a total of 344 cases of Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese (8oz), UPC 72724200043 batch number 4DW-23318 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Outrageous Oat Cookies for Undeclared Wheat

January 12, 2024 FDA

Wegmans has initiated a voluntary recall of Outrageous Oat Cookies purchased from its in-store bakeries starting on January 3, 2024, because they may contain undeclared wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Announcing the 2024 Wisconsin Food & Hospitality Expo Baking & Cake Decorating Competition

January 12, 2024 Wisconsin Bakers Association

The Wisconsin Bakers Association is hosting several bakery and dessert competitions at the Wisconsin Food & Hospitality Expo on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

The Giant Company’s Feeding School Kids Initiative Returns

January 12, 2024 Perishable News

The initiative, now in its fourth year, will run for three months through March 31 to help meet the needs of many students.

ShopRite deal with Price Chopper was Months in the Making

January 12, 2024 Larry Rulison,

When ShopRite notified its workers and state labor officials that it planned to close its five Capital Region stores back in October — resulting in nearly 570 workers losing their jobs — the grocer already had a deal in place for Schenectady-based Price Chopper to acquire the locations, real estate documents recently filed with Albany County show.