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Pier-C Produce Inc. Recalls 2 lb White Onions – Product of Mexico Because of Possible Health Risk

November 8, 2021 FDA

Pier-C Produce Inc. of Leamington, Ontario Canada is voluntarily recalling Mexican Origin, whole 2 lb White Onions supplied from Keeler Family Farms and sold as Pier-C 2lb white onions of Mexican origin. This recall does not affect any other items in the Pier-C Produce Inc. product catalogue. …

Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Announces Voluntary Recall Six Green Salads and Chicken Caesar Wrap

November 5, 2021 FDA

Out of an abundance of caution, Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods is voluntarily recalling the products listed below today. …

Food Safety for E-Commerce Operations – Meeting Customer Expectations

November 3, 2021 Hilary Thesmar, Chief Food and Product Safety Officer and SVP Food Safety, FMI, and Stephanie Harris, Chief Regulatory Officer and General Counsel, FMI

The use of technology also enabled novel ways for retailers to engage consumers and provide them with flexibility in how they shop. As technology continues to evolve, business models will change along with consumer expectations. No matter what the future of food retail looks like, retailers will adapt and continue to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers.  …

FDA Issues Updated Advice about Eating Fish

November 2, 2021 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued updated advice about eating fish that incorporates the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), 2020-2025. Done in coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this update revises the advice that was last issued in 2019. In the advice, we use “fish” to refer to both fish and shellfish. …

Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pine Nut in 10 Oz. Organic Mediterranean Hommus

November 1, 2021 FDA

Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, of Ward Hill, MA is voluntarily recalling Cedar’s Organic Mediterranean Hommus 10 oz. because it may contain an incorrect back label and undeclared allergen (Pine Nut). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Tree Nuts run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. …