‘News You Can Use’ Archives
Baby Spinach recall »
Ready Pac Foods, Inc. Irwindale, CA is recalling 702 cases of the Baby Spinach variety of Spinach Temptations 6 oz. bagged salads with Use-by Dates of July 4 with Product Code I1707B, IR127121 and July 8 with Product Code I2007B, IR130373 because they could be contaminated by Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E.coli O157.H7). The recall extends only to [...]
If you LOVE licorice look for a new healthier version »
Are you a little more health-conscious and looking for products that don't contain artificial ingredients, the American Licorice Company, one of the nation's oldest confectionary manufacturers, has debuted the Natural Vines™ brand, its new line of premium gourmet licorice. Made with only natural flavors and colors from natural sources, [...]
Tylenol tumbling »
Tylenol has already come back from a near-death experience once in its life, but now Johnson & Johnson is faced with another possibly mortal blow to the brand with no path to recovery clearly in sight. J&J's sales and market share in internal analgesics are now down by nearly two-thirds from a year ago through the combined effects [...]
Kellogg’s Recalls Cereals »
Working in consultation with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Kellogg Company is implementing a voluntary recall of certain breakfast cereals due to an uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell coming from the liner in the package. Only products with the letters "KN" following the Better If Used Before Date are included [...]
Lose the salt warns CDC »
Less than 10 percent of U.S. adults limit their daily sodium intake to recommended levels, according to a new report, "Sodium Intake in Adults – United States, 2005-2006," published today in the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The report also finds that most sodium in the American diet comes from [...]
New Nature Valley Granola Thins »
Nature Valley Granola Thins are “crispy” granola squares available in dark chocolate and peanut butter flavours, the firm said yesterday (21 June). “People are looking for smart snack options that still satisfy those sweet cravings they might otherwise find in something heavier and less wholesome,” David Wilson, associate marketing [...]
Greenest of the Green »
Consumers perceive Burt's Bees, Whole Foods, Tom's of Maine and Trader Joe's as the greenest brands in the United States, according to fifth annual ImagePower® Green Brands Survey. The poll surveyed more than 9,000 people in eight countries. The Green Brands Survey identifies emerging trends related to consumer perception and purchasing [...]
Sears Groceries »
Sears has begun testing home delivery of groceries in New York City and the Hamptons area of Long Island, N.Y., and plan to begin testing in Chicago later this summer, the company said this week. The home-delivery service allows Sears and Kmart customers to order items online and pick them up at the store. Check it out at MyGofer.com [...]
New Pork Sandwiches from Hormel »
Hormel Foods announced it has introduced mini BBQ pork sandwiches to deli departments and convenience stores nationwide, according to Meatingplace. The palm-sized sandwiches arrive at the deli in a frozen kit for deli workers to assemble and sell fresh in-store. The kit provides deli workers with product and supplies to make 12 units of the [...]
California bans plastic grocery bags »
California lawmakers have voted to ban single-use plastic bags at check-out counters in supermarkets. Retailers will still be offered paper bags but these will cost a nickel each. This welcome news is one of far reaching environmental significance when you consider the statistics. California alone uses 19 million plastic bags a year and [...]
