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Baby food manufacturer warned by FDA after consumer complaint of infant botulism prompts inspection
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA…
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More Than 6,000 Air Fryers are Being Recalled Due to Potential Fire and Burn Hazards
Late last month, a recall was issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission of the United States (CPSC) in relation to reports of fire and burn hazards caused by Secura air fryers. Somewhere around 6,400 air fryers were identified in the recall — Including 680 air fryers that were sold in…
Nestlé nutritional insight could soon benefit its iconic food brands
Nestlé’s well-known food and beverage portfolio could one day be a major beneficiary of insight the CPG giant is amassing in nutritional products such as vitamins, minerals and supplements.
“There’s a great opportunity for us to think about how the brands can complement each other, and how the science that we learn within this space…
Addiction to ultra-processed food affects 14% of adults, global study shows
One in seven adults and one in eight children may be hooked on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), experts have said, prompting calls for some products to be labelled as addictive.
Recent studies have linked UPFs such as ice-cream, fizzy drinks and ready meals to poor health, including an increased risk of cancer, weight gain and heart disease. Global…
BEER, WINE & SPIRITS Mexican liquors and beers are on the rise in the U.S. — here’s what’s driving the torrid growth
People in the U.S. are drinking less alcohol than they used to, but when they do indulge, they’re more likely than ever to opt for a beverage originating from Mexico.
The U.S. is the largest market for Mexico’s agave-based spirits and its top beers. In recent years, Mexican…
Aldi To Acquire 400 Winn-Dixie Stores From Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, announced August 16 that it has entered into definitive agreements with Aldi and Fresco Retail Group, LLC to effectuate a comprehensive strategic divestiture of its businesses. Financial terms of the agreements were not disclosed.
Southeastern Grocers is controlled by…
Ozempic’s Business Impact: Weight Loss Drug Could Make Snack-Makers Tighten Belts
Blockbuster diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which have become the darlings of the weight-loss industry, could have an unintended side-effect: shrinking the bottom lines of major snack-making companies.
Junk food has been widely blamed for the obesity epidemic raging across the United States, and in recent years…