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Store-Brand Lettuces Are Reportedly Tied to Taylor Farms in Cyclospora Outbreak
health2 hours ago

Store-Brand Lettuces Are Reportedly Tied to Taylor Farms in Cyclospora Outbreak

Amid the Cyclospora outbreak, a recent piece traces which store-brand lettuces may be produced by Taylor Farms, naming Marketside (Walmart), Earthbound Farm Organic, Eat Smart, Green Giant Fresh, Kroger brands, Good & Gather (Target), and 365 by Whole Foods. It notes that Taylor Farms issued a voluntary iceberg recall and paused certain production, while investigators race to verify supplier origins amid multi-brand links and recall activity; consumers are advised to consult the FDA recall list for specifics and inspect lot codes (TF prefixes) that have been used in related investigations.

via Tasting Table|
#cyclospora-outbreak#food-safety#health
Kroger’s Hidden Grocery Empire: Local Chains Under One Banner
business6 months ago

Kroger’s Hidden Grocery Empire: Local Chains Under One Banner

Kroger operates about 20 regional banners—Ralphs, King Soopers, Fry’s, Smith’s, Fred Meyer, QFC, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Pic’n Save, Metro Market and others—so familiar local stores feel distinct while sharing sourcing, private-labels, and logistics. A failed $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons prompted regulator pushback and led to continued consolidation, with Kroger-announced store closures (up to ~60 across 11 states) signaling ongoing upheaval in the grocery sector alongside Safeway.

via Tasting Table|
#business#grocery#kroger
General Mills faces sales decline as demand for expensive brands wanes
business2 years ago

General Mills faces sales decline as demand for expensive brands wanes

General Mills, the maker of popular cereals like Cheerios and Lucky Charms, is experiencing a drop in sales as consumers seek cheaper alternatives and become more price-conscious. The pandemic initially boosted cereal sales as people ate breakfast at home, but as restrictions eased, demand for brand-name cereals diminished. General Mills also raised prices to offset supply chain issues and inflation. Sales of cheaper store brands have surged, while General Mills forecasts that sales may not return to normal until next summer. Consumers are also becoming more aware of "shrinkflation," where brands decrease product size while maintaining the same price.

via Good Morning America|
#business#cereal-sales#consumer-behavior
FDA Issues Warning on Eye Drops Sold by Major Brands, Citing Infection Risk
health2 years ago

FDA Issues Warning on Eye Drops Sold by Major Brands, Citing Infection Risk

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about 26 over-the-counter eye drop products, including those sold under store brands such as CVS, Target, and Rite Aid, due to potential contamination that could lead to serious eye infections and vision loss. The FDA found unsanitary conditions in the manufacturing facility and positive bacterial test results, recommending a recall of the products. While no injuries have been reported, individuals experiencing signs of an eye infection after using these products should seek medical care immediately. Target, Rite Aid, and CVS are removing the products from shelves, and consumers are advised to discard them. Earlier this year, the FDA warned against using other eye drop products contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria, which resulted in severe consequences for some patients.

via CNN|
#eye-drops#eye-infection#fda
Grocery Store Implements Product Removal Strategy to Combat Theft
business2 years ago

Grocery Store Implements Product Removal Strategy to Combat Theft

A Giant Food market in Washington, D.C. is taking drastic measures to combat theft by removing popular national brands like Tide, Colgate, and Advil from its shelves and replacing them with store brands. Shoppers will also be required to present their receipts before exiting the store. The move comes as retailers across the country grapple with increasing incidents of organized retail crime, leading to significant losses. Giant Food hopes that these measures will help deter theft and prevent the closure of its unprofitable store, which is the only major grocer in the area. However, concerns have been raised about the impact on the community's access to quality food, and efforts are being made to find solutions that balance security and community needs.

via The Washington Post|
#business#community-impact#grocery-store