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Rule May Require Nutrition Labels on Alcoholic Beverages 

WASHINGTON — A rule that would require alcoholic drink labels to bear information relating to alcohol content, serving size and nutrition, is being considered by the Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, according to the Associated Press. ...

CDC Issues Detailed Instructions for Disposal of Recalled Products 

ATLANTA — The Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention here has posted on its website specific disposal instructions for those handling cans of Castleberry’s products that have been recalled due to a risk of botulism contamination....

Castleberry Expands Recall to Pet Food, Chili, Additional Sauces 

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Pet food, chili and additional brands of hot dog chili sauce produced by Castleberry Food Products here have been added to its list of recalled items that may be contaminated with botulism. ...

New Private-Label Brands at Food Lion 

SALISBURY, N.C. — The rollout of the Smart Option and Taste of Inspirations brands is part of a new three-tiered private-label approach at Food Lion. ...

FDA Issues Hot Dog Chili Sauce Botulism Warning 

ROCKVILLE, Md. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration here is warning consumers of the possible botulism contamination of 10-ounce cans of Kroger Hot Dog Chili Sauce, Castleberry’s Hot Dog Chili Sauce and Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce that have “best by” dates ranging from April 30, 2009, through May 22, 2009. ...

Safeway Goes Back to School 

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here is running a back-to-school promotion and donating 10% of select purchases to local schools. ...

Industry Groups Call for Farm Policy Reform 

WASHINGTON — In a letter to Senate and House leaders, industry associations and business groups yesterday called on Congress to reform federal farm policy. ...

Bashas’ President Deems Hungry for Respect Report Unfounded  

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Bashas’ here is investigating details of a report by a union-funded group that alleges the chain sold expired infant formula, Bashas’ president and chief operating officer, Mike Proulx, told SN....

New Organic Fair Trade Teas Hit Market  

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — Equal Exchange here announced an initiative to bring fair-trade-certified teas from small-scale farms and cooperatives to the United States. ...

Whole Foods Is First to Merchandise Varietal Grape Juice 

AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market’s Pacific Northwest stores are serving as the exclusive distributors of the First Blush line of juices made from cabernet, merlot, zinfandel and chardonnay grapes. ...

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