NMPF Opposes Extension Of Present Farm Bill

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today issued the following statement expressing strong opposition to attempts by the House to extend a version of the current farm bill by one year and reiterating support for the inclusion of Dairy Security Act (DSA) in any final farm bill package:

Spartan Stores Voluntarily Recalls Deli Products Containing Peeled Whole Yellow Onions

July 31, 2012 Spartan Stores

Spartan Stores is announcing the voluntary recall of two (2) products processed between the dates of July 13 through July 26, 2012 that contain onions produced by Gills Onions of Oxnard, California. The recall is in connection with an expanded voluntary recall announced by Gills Onions, LLC., of their Peeled Whole Yellow Onions due to possible contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes.

Huxtable's Kitchen Recalls BBQ Chicken Salads

July 31, 2012 USDA FSIS

Huxtable's Kitchen, a Vernon, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 5,610 pounds of barbeque chicken salads. The salads contain diced onions that are the subject of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Huxtable's Kitchen Voluntarily Recalls Trader Joe's Brand Salad

July 31, 2012 FDA

Huxtable's Kitchen is initiating a voluntary recall of Trader Joe's Roasted Butternut Squash, Red Quinoa and Wheatberry Salad because the onions used as an ingredient have the potential to be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

AIFD's Caliente: This Summer's Hottest Floral Happening

Florabundance took Miami by storm to make Caliente even hotter at this year’s AIFD symposium. Caliente was the first time AIFD had been to Miami in the history of symposia and it was very well received! Floral designers from all over the world converged and convened for a 4 day conference showcasing all the best in floral design and product support from the leading vendors and suppliers in the country!