Month: September 2022

Hormel Foods Provides Food for Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

September 30, 2022 Hormel Foods Corporation

Hormel Foods Corporation announced that it has provided support to Convoy of Hope’s disaster recovery response in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The company’s donation will immediately go to assisting those impacted by the devastating hurricanes that ravaged areas within Florida. Convoy of Hope is a nonprofit organization with a driving passion to feed the world through initiatives for children, community outreach events and disaster-response efforts. …

Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Brie and Camembert Soft Cheese Products (September 2022)

September 30, 2022 FDA

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Brie and Camembert soft cheese products manufactured by Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of Benton Harbor, MI, and sold at various retailers under multiple labels and brands, including Reny Picot. …

Lactalis Canada Adds New Ethnic Brand Khaas to Its Robust Portfolio

September 30, 2022 Lactalis Canada

Lactalis Canada, the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is pleased to announce the addition of specialty brand Khaas to its robust portfolio. With products that currently include Khaas Halal and Khaas Dahi, Lactalis Canada becomes the only national dairy leader in ethnic yogourt.  …

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Provides Update on Operations Affected by Hurricane Ian

September 30, 2022 Cal-Maine Foods

Cal-Maine Foods provided an update on the status of the Company’s facilities located in Florida following landfall of Hurricane Ian and the related flooding in the region. The Company reports that some of its farms and production facilities have sustained only minor physical damage and light flooding, and several locations have lost power and are currently operating on back-up generators. At this time, the Company does not anticipate any material loss in egg production. …

New Study Finds No Relationship Between High Intake of Refined Grain Foods and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

September 30, 2022 Grain Foods Foundation

A new study recently published Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine reveals that consuming high intakes of refined grain foods does not increase one’s risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease, heart attack, heart failure, or stroke. The study also calls for reflection on the Western dietary pattern and its consideration in future dietary recommendations. …