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Nestle is launching a new Vital Pursuit food line aimed at people using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. The products, designed to meet the needs of those with reduced appetites, are high in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, and will be available in various frozen formats. They will be sold at select retailers later this year for $4.99 or less.
Trader Joe's has recalled several food products made with cotija cheese due to potential listeria contamination, following a related FDA recall of Rizo-López Foods, Inc. dairy items. The affected products should be thrown away or returned for a full refund, and the contamination has resulted in two deaths and 23 hospitalizations.
J.M. Smucker Company has quietly discontinued its line of Knott’s Berry Farm-branded jams, jellies, and preserves at grocery stores, citing a strategy to focus on areas with the greatest growth potential. The company acquired the brand in 2008 and will continue to serve fans through other offerings, while the products will still be available at the Berry Market at Knott’s Berry Farm.
The J.M. Smucker Company has discontinued the Knott’s Berry Farm brand of jams, jellies, preserves, and cookies from grocery stores, aligning with their strategy to focus on areas with the greatest growth potential. The brand, with a history dating back to the 1920s, is still available for purchase at the Knott’s Berry Farm marketplace and at the park itself, with one jam flavor still available on the J.M. Smucker Company’s website. The decision comes after the brand's ownership history, which includes partial sale to Conagra in 1995 and subsequent ownership by J.M. Smucker Company in 1998.
The Uttar Pradesh government has banned the production, storage, distribution, and sale of food products with the Halal certification, citing confusion regarding the quality of food items. However, products manufactured for export are exempt from the ban. The move comes after a police case was filed against several organizations for allegedly providing "forged" halal certificates to boost sales. The government stated that these actions exploit religious sentiments and violate public trust. The entities involved have denied the allegations and vowed to take legal action. Halal certification ensures that food is prepared in accordance with Islamic law and is free from prohibited components.