Trois Comtois Morbier Recalled

August 1, 2013 Trois Comtois

Trois Comtois of Poligny, France is recalling all Trois Comtois brand Morbier cheese lot #949038 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. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Wholly Guacamole Brand Responds To Customer Demand With New Easy-Open Packaging

August 1, 2013 Wholly Guacamole

Fresherized Foods, maker of the No. 1 selling refrigerated guacamole in America, Wholly Guacamole®, is excited to announce a new peel and serve tray package, perfect for consumers who are looking for all natural dips with great taste and no preservatives. The trays were primarily created in response to customer requests for a more easy-open package. Wholly Guacamole® has also experienced increased demands as consumers become more savvy to using avocado and guacamole as a condiment as well as a party dip and appetizer.

New Improved Quality Makes Prima Donna Leggero Even Tastier

Prima Donna leggero is now even tastier, creamier and easier to cut in slices thanks to its improved quality. This light cheese tastes great in a salad or on bread and is lactose and gluten free.

Artisanal Brands Announces Marketing Partnership With Admiral Imports

July 31, 2013 Artisanal Brands, Inc.

Artisanal Brands, Inc., a marketer and distributor of specialty, artisanal and farmstead cheese products and other specialty food products, today announced a marketing partnership with Admiral Imports ("Admiral"), a New Jersey-based importer and marketer of premium wines and spirits.

HHS, USDA & Food Industry Welcome New Foodborne Illness Response Guidelines

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today commended the Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response (CIFOR) for the new CIFOR Foodborne Illness Response Guidelines for Owners, Operators and Managers of Food Establishments.