Schmalz's European Provisions Recalls Chicken Sausage

February 28, 2013 USDA FSIS

Schmalz's European Provisions, a Springfield, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,424 pounds of chicken and apple sausage that may contain small pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

New From Holex: Frittilaria Orange Beauty

February 28, 2013 Holex

Besides the cute Frittilaria Uva Vulpis we can proudly announce that this year we welcome also another variety of Frittilaria in our assortment: the Frittilaria Orange Beauty.

New For 2013, Award-Winning Wild Swan Hybrid Anemone From Monrovia

February 28, 2013 Monrovia

Monrovia, the leading grower of premium garden plants, is known for seeking out improved varieties that have better pest or disease resistance; interesting flower or foliage color; are more prolific in blooming or fruiting; or perhaps with a superior shape or habit.

'Splash Lightning' Pot Chrysanthemum By SV.CO & Hamiplant

February 28, 2013 Fides

In 2012, SV.CO and Hamiplant started a special collaboration. They introduced three new pot Chrysanthemums on the market, under the name CO.creations. Also this year, both parties will continue with product innovation! From week 10, the last pot Chrysanthemum will become exclusively available. After Splash Funky Pink, Chrystal Lemon and Splash Funky White, Splash Lightning is the fourth commercial CO.creation!

FDA Releases Draft Risk Assessment On Listeriosis From Soft-Ripened Cheese

The Food and Drug Administration released on February 11 a draft assessment of the risk of listeriosis from soft-ripened cheese consumed in the United States and Canada. When the assessment is finalized, FDA intends to use it, along with other information and scientific assessments, in the agency's reevaluation of the current 60-day aging requirements for cheese made from raw milk.