Tuesday, March 23, 2010
April order and miscellaneous
April order - finalize your order by Wednesday evening, April 14. Delivery date is Monday, April 19.Miscellaneous:
1. Boo-hoo! Annie Chun's IS now owned by a big food conglomerate! But I still love the potstickers!
2. Corporate Crime Reporter says that UNFI and Whole Foods are leaning on organic companies to NOT support the the Organic Consumers Association. This is not good. Whole Foods denies it. UNFI = no comment. Send your thoughts to UNFI at info@unfi.com.
3. LOCAL FOOD THINGS COMING SOON!
* April 5 = Greens, eggs and cheese at the Myrick Hixon Eco Park at 5 p.m. Part of Earth Week. Tickets = $20
* April 7 = FOOD FIGHT: THE DOCUMENTARY and U.S. Representative Ron Kind. Film at 2:15, discussion with Rep. Kind at about 3:30. For more information, contact Professor Carol Miller, miller.caro@uwlax.edu, 785-6777.
* April 8 = FRESH: THE FILM at the La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main St. at 6:30 p.m.
* April 13 = Will Allen, founder and CEO of Growing Power, Inc. an urban farm and learning center in Milwaukee. FREE. 7 p.m. at Main Hall Auditorium, UW-L
* April 15 = FOOD, INC. an Academy Award nominated film about our food system. Starts at 6 p.m. at the Franciscan Spirituality Center, 920 Market St. FREE.
* April 17 - CSA farm bus tour
* April 21 - NO IMPACT MAN - one human's quest to live a zero impact life. 6:30 p.m. at the La Crosse Public Library, 800 Main St. FREE
* April 24 - La Crosse Earth Fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food, info, music, fun. Three Rivers School, 901 Caledonia St., La Crosse AND the companion Green Tech Fair at Western Technical College. Free shuttle between events.
More info at www.GreenLaCrosse.com
Saturday, March 20, 2010
New stuff coming from UNFI
Just got this:
Dear Buying Clubs,
I am pleased to announce the arrival of some new Brands and Products into the East Region warehouses.
There will be almost 400 new products available to order by May 1.
The items will initially be brought into all warehouses (CYDAIGS); only items that are proven to sell will be retained.
Here's the file.
I hope you enjoy the new selections!
Thank you.
Nikki Stimmel
Buying Club Services
Dear Buying Clubs,
I am pleased to announce the arrival of some new Brands and Products into the East Region warehouses.
There will be almost 400 new products available to order by May 1.
The items will initially be brought into all warehouses (CYDAIGS); only items that are proven to sell will be retained.
Here's the file.
I hope you enjoy the new selections!
Thank you.
Nikki Stimmel
Buying Club Services
Sunday, March 14, 2010
March delivery
March's delivery date is Monday, March 22. Have your order finalized by Wednesday evening, March 17. Remember to remove any items you had in your basket for February that you do not want in March!
Potluck
Use the comment button to discuss what food or buying club related things are on your mind.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
URGENT RECALL FROM UNFI
Urgent Recall
March 9, 2010
Dear Valued Customer:
We are requesting that you immediately cease distribution of the product listed below containing non-organic black pepper. Based on our records, you purchased the items below sometime between 10/26/09 and 3/4/10.
This recall is for products containing non-organic black pepper supplied by Mincing Overseas Spice Company of Dayton, New Jersey because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Though the source of the contamination is still unclear, we have made the decision to recall out of an abundance of caution because of possible contamination. To date, no illnesses have been associated with these Frontier products. For updated information, go to the CDC or FDA websites.
"Consumption of products containing Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms) endocarditic and arthritis."
We are currently working to get these products back in stock with an alternative pepper supply and will inform you as soon as we have more information.
Again, we thank you for your understanding and continued support of Frontier.
Items Listed Below
Item # Description Lot # (s)
31236 Muchi Curry powder 0004, 9350
11830 Curry powder 0007, 0029, 9350, 9351
12210 Pepper black coarse grind 9327, 9357
31134 Peppercorns black whole L/M 9299, 9306, 9357
43954 Curry powder 9352, 0042
18381 Pepper black coarse grind 9339
33634 Pepper fine grind 0020
33572 Herbs of Italy 9355
33666 Salad Sprinkle 0005
31214 Garlic N Herb blend 0005, 9351
95572 Oriental Seasoning blend 9356, 9363, 0061
73682 Pepper Black Fine Ground 0008
28592 Thai Seasoning Blend 0015
28598 Veggie Pepper Blend 0034, 9352
31214 Garlic N Herb 0035, 9363, 9344, 9334, 9324
If you have any of the affected product, please contact UNFI claims at 800-451-4520 extension 42515.
Thank You,
Bridget Cabrera
Customer Service Rep.
UNFI Iowa City, IA
1(800)323-2131 EXT 21126
Fax 319-358-9865/319-337-4592
March 9, 2010
Dear Valued Customer:
We are requesting that you immediately cease distribution of the product listed below containing non-organic black pepper. Based on our records, you purchased the items below sometime between 10/26/09 and 3/4/10.
This recall is for products containing non-organic black pepper supplied by Mincing Overseas Spice Company of Dayton, New Jersey because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Though the source of the contamination is still unclear, we have made the decision to recall out of an abundance of caution because of possible contamination. To date, no illnesses have been associated with these Frontier products. For updated information, go to the CDC or FDA websites.
"Consumption of products containing Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms) endocarditic and arthritis."
We are currently working to get these products back in stock with an alternative pepper supply and will inform you as soon as we have more information.
Again, we thank you for your understanding and continued support of Frontier.
Items Listed Below
Item # Description Lot # (s)
31236 Muchi Curry powder 0004, 9350
11830 Curry powder 0007, 0029, 9350, 9351
12210 Pepper black coarse grind 9327, 9357
31134 Peppercorns black whole L/M 9299, 9306, 9357
43954 Curry powder 9352, 0042
18381 Pepper black coarse grind 9339
33634 Pepper fine grind 0020
33572 Herbs of Italy 9355
33666 Salad Sprinkle 0005
31214 Garlic N Herb blend 0005, 9351
95572 Oriental Seasoning blend 9356, 9363, 0061
73682 Pepper Black Fine Ground 0008
28592 Thai Seasoning Blend 0015
28598 Veggie Pepper Blend 0034, 9352
31214 Garlic N Herb 0035, 9363, 9344, 9334, 9324
If you have any of the affected product, please contact UNFI claims at 800-451-4520 extension 42515.
Thank You,
Bridget Cabrera
Customer Service Rep.
UNFI Iowa City, IA
1(800)323-2131 EXT 21126
Fax 319-358-9865/319-337-4592
