Local 2 Investigates Grocery Store Prices Nov 19, 2008
They're items you probably have on your grocery list -- milk, bread, Frosted Flakes, granola bars, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, laundry detergent, tuna, baby food, peanut butter and fruit cups. Just to make certain no single sale swayed our results, we shopped for the same 10 items at the same stores in August, October and again in November. (Click2Houston, TX)
EU, China Pledge to Work Together for Consumers Nov 18, 2008
In September, the EU banned imports of any baby food products from China that contain traces of milk in response to a scare over tainted Chinese dairy products. "This memorandum substantially strengthens the systems of safety controls for product and food safety between the EU and China," said EU Consumer Protection Commissioner Meglena Kuneva. (Wall Street Journal)
Do No-Mash Potato Flakes Make The Grade? Nov 18, 2008
Prepared exactly according to package directions, these flakes produce an end product that is roughly the consistency of baby food. It's completely smooth, with an appearance more like grits than potatoes. (Click2Houston, TX)
Feeding Baby the Organic Way Nov 17, 2008
Sadie Enright feeds her daughter, Grace Williams, some organic baby food as her husband, Cody Williams, left, holds Grace ... Sadie Enright used her organic know-how to create an organic baby food company called First Foods ... Enright said organic baby food is easier in infants digestive system since the food is raw and fresh. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Take back the tarmac Nov 16, 2008
I would end up in a locked ward and consume nothing but baby food for the rest of my days. A close second would be if I were locked in an inert airplane on the tarmac for six hours. (Boston Globe)
Going organic may go the way of the downturn Nov 14, 2008
"Although supermarkets are benefiting from consumers' decisions to eat at home more than dine out, the costlier organic items may be feeling the pinch of the nation's economic woes. Organics may have grabbed more shelf space than ever before, but with groceries in general up 7 percent over last year, some consumers are thinking twice before putting them in their basket. "To cope with higher prices, many shoppers are simply opting not to buy pricey organic or premium brands," says Marcia... (Anchorage Daily News)
Milk scandal Nov 14, 2008
26 Sept: The EU bans Chinese baby food with milk traces. Sales of the popular sweet White Rabbit are halted after tests detect melamine. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Community helps out Women's Pregnancy Center Nov 13, 2008
Thanksgiving is coming soon and we are so very thankful for your generous giving of many bags of clothing (baby and maternity) and shoes, 298 jars of baby food, 18 packages of diapers, 10 packages wet wipes, bath items, blankets, and miscellaneous items from the community, Joyce Fraley wrote ... Donations delivered include 298 jars of baby food and three boxes of baby cereal; 18 packages of disposable diapers; 10 packages of wet wipes; 30 bags, boxes, packages and hangers of baby and maternity... (Pekin Times, IL)
Community Cupboard urges citizens to fill the sacks Nov 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Edition. Today's Weather Altus, OK. (Altus Times, OK)
Fault found in baby-food plant Nov 11, 2008
In a deposition in April, Mailly said that John Ypma, the company's founder and president, approved the use of moldy sweet potatoes that were full of maggots and failed to make repairs to a machine that left pieces of glass in baby food. Initiative Foods sells its baby food at Vons, Safeway, Whole Foods and other stores ... In 2006, a Texas-based grocery chain was forced to recall thousands of cases of Initiative Foods' baby food after receiving complaints from customers who found glass in their... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Southwest Montana Snapshots Nov 10, 2008
It distributes about 400,000 pounds of food each year, including canned goods, boxed and bagged food, baby food and formula, diapers, and baby products, milk, bread and bakery items and meat. Montana Tech students, faculty and staff are urged to bring non-perishable food items to the College of Technology. (Montana Standard, MT)
How to Make a Snow Globe Nov 9, 2008
Baby food jars work the best, but you can be imaginative and shop your local dollar stores or candle shops to find lidded jars. Just make sure the lids are able to twist on, or are metal. (Suite101.com)
How to Recycle Old Christmas Cards Nov 8, 2008
The things needed are old baby food jars and of course, old Christmas cards. Look for cards with red, green, gold, silver and glittery patches. (Suite101.com)
Ten things you ought to know about 'Zack and Miri' Oct 31, 2008
The substance in question is actually baby food but, even knowing that, it still may make you gasp or recoil in your seat. 4. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Scouts ready for food drive Oct 25, 2008
According to Watson, Suggested items include canned vegetables, dry goods (cereal, rice, pasta), canned spaghetti sauces, juice boxes, coffee, tea and even diapers, baby food and toiletries. The Food Pantry in each city and town will keep the food collected by the Scouting effort in that community. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Many neighbors will need lots of help this holiday season Oct 24, 2008
These donations help to fund grants that make fresh produce and items such as baby food and formula available for households in need. Checks can be mailed care of the Emergency Shelter Commission at Room 716, Boston City Hall, Boston, MA 02201. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Nestlé's sales suggest it can ride out recession Oct 24, 2008
Danone has greater exposure to fast-growing areas like dairy and baby food. Shares of Danone rose 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Is Timing Right For Your New Small Business? Oct 24, 2008
Karis, who is single, continued to nanny during the week and sell her baby food at farmer market's on the weekends ... "It was hard to juggle both initially, I wasn't sure if it would sell, and now that my baby food is being carried in retail locations, I feel like it is something I need to devote my total focus and energy to," she said. (WNBC.com, NY)
Wampatuck collecting for food pantry Oct 23, 2008
Also, hot chocolate, crackers, baby food, infant cereals and diapers; peanut butter and jelly; small size flour, one-pound boxes of sugar; cake mixes, bread mix, canned frosting and boxed salt; pancake syrup, brownie mix, pancake mix, Jell-O, pudding, pretzels and chips; canned corn; canned or boxed potatoes; cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, stuffing, corn; muffin mix; paper towels; napkins; Kleenex; toilet paper; foil; plastic wrap; sandwich bags; disposable razors; shaving cream; bar soap;... (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Heinz planning to distribute nutrition supplements in China Oct 23, 2008
Heinz, which made $457 million in its Asia/Pacific business last year, is the second largest baby food producer in China, according to a Research and Markets report. Heinz has been in China for 20 years, Mullen said. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
A giant step for baby-food maker Oct 23, 2008
Top officials at Hero/Beech-Nut said the plant will be ready to produce as many as 100,000 cases of baby food each day when it opens a year from now. "Despite some modest setbacks, including the wet weather in recent months, construction of our new facility is on time and on budget," said Christoph Rudolf, the company's president and chief executive officer. (Albany Times Union)
VIDEO: Take a fresh look at a fall favorite. Oct 22, 2008
You could use it as baby food (add a little formula if you want to thin it out) or add it to any number of recipes. Because this product has no preservatives, it will keep in the refrigerator for only two to three days. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Beech-Nut shows off new plant Oct 22, 2008
But top officials at Hero/Beech-Nut said this afternoon the $124 million building, covering more than 11 acres, will be ready to produce as many as 100,000 cases of baby food each day when it opens a year from now. Read more in. (Albany Times Union)
Preventing Food Poisoning in Childr... Oct 20, 2008
Parents who use commercial baby food should transfer only the amount needed into a bowl from the food jar or can. The untouched portion can be stored in the fridge for up to three days. (Suite101.com)
Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz head down a new 'Road' Oct 19, 2008
In the couple's early years on Madison Avenue, there were marketing campaigns for good old-fashioned consumer products, like Gerber baby food. Now, however, the causes are much greater. (Boston Globe)
PENNY PINCHER: GREEN PARENTS Oct 17, 2008
com, makes homemade baby food by mashing sweet potatoes, blueberries and avocados for her 8-month-old. "It's good, too, because you can adjust the texture," she said. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
At home, chef leaves his Italian focus at the door Oct 16, 2008
"We never bought commercial baby food," recalls Shepherd. "We pureed real food for them and froze it in ice cube trays. Kids can deal with strong flavors, like beets.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Scouts to collect food for the needy in Marlborough, Hudson Oct 14, 2008
Suggested items include canned vegetables, dry goods (cereal, rice, pasta), canned spaghetti sauces, juice boxes, coffee, tea and even diapers, baby food and toiletries. The Marlborough Food Pantry is located in the Walker Building, 255 Main St. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Walking to school a step in the right direction Oct 14, 2008
El Gabilon wrote on Oct 13, 2008 3:20 PM:" Kaiser just doesn't get it. As a youth we also walked to school but times have changed. Today children are subject to perverts, rapists, serial killers, child molesters, speeding vehicles, drivers who do not obey stop signs, red lights or other traffic signals. As for exercise, last year we weighed in at 190lbs. We walk 4-5 miles 4 times a week at 125 paces per minute, do stretching exercises, and weight lifting. Today we weigh 190lbs even though we... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tom Cruise's Runaway Mom 'Dead' to Friends Oct 10, 2008
The mom makes homemade baby food for her 9-month-old Harlow Winter. The actress, who had intended only to adopt, says she feels "even sexier" after having thei 000010F8 r babies. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Coming up around town Oct 10, 2008
Items most needed are canned goods, batteries, ices, water, baby food and toiletries, paper goods, and mosquito repellant. Items must be dropped off by Friday, Oct. 10. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
First come, first served on plane's overhead bins Oct 8, 2008
Prescription medicine, breast milk and baby food are exempt from the 3-ounce rule. For a complete list of rules about every imaginable item someone might bring through security lines (including whipped cream -have you ever seen anyone traveling with whipped cream. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Preparing for the Holiday Season Oct 8, 2008
Egg cartons, baby food jars, Pringle potato chips cans, styrofoam meat trays (well washed) - all are great for making one of a kind craft ideas for gifts and decorations. Spending time with the kids making crafts for the holiday season is easy when you stock up early and prepare. (Suite101.com)
Tech.view: Land of milk and money Oct 4, 2008
How melamine got into baby food in China, killing four infants and sickening 54,000 to date, is a scandalous tale of greed, criminal negligence, political cover-up and shoddy science ... What business has melamine in baby food anyway. (The Economist)
Holiday Gourmet Treats for Dogs Oct 4, 2008
A doggy version of chips and dip can be quickly whipped up using common milkbones dipped in a mixture of vanilla yogurt or cottage cheese with a little baby food fruit, honey and wheat germ added. Dogs love nothing better than to be with their humans, especially during happy events. (Suite101.com)
Palm City girl with rare disorder dies Oct 4, 2008
She pet a jaguar and let an anteater slurp baby food from her palm. Her funeral is scheduled for Sunday at Forest Hills Funeral Home in Palm City, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m.. (The Palm Beach Post)
So, med student, how does it feel to be old? Oct 4, 2008
Allison Serra, a second-year medical student at UNC-Chapel Hill, acts the part of an elderly patient who refuses to eat baby food served by Emily Cheng, a medical resident, during a role-playing exercise. Staff Photos by Ted Richardson. (News & Observer)
EU bans baby food made with Chinese milk Oct 3, 2008
BEIJING - The European Union banned imports of baby food containing Chinese milk Thursday as a toxic chemical that was illegally added to Chinas dairy supplies turned up in candy and other Chinese-made goods that were quickly pulled from stores worldwide. The 27-nation EU adds to the growing list of countries that have banned or recalled Chinese dairy products because of the contamination, which has killed four Chinese babies and sickened 54,000. (MSNBC -- Health)
Shopping for Affordable Organic Foods Has Never Been Easier Oct 3, 2008
Recently the Wild Harvest brand expanded to include more family favorites, including pizza, kids' juice pouches, ready-to-drink tea, fresh herbs, artisan bread and muffins and organic baby food ... Give your baby a nutritional head start with organic baby foods. (Pekin Times, IL)
Girl who petted jaguar at Dreher dies Oct 3, 2008
She pet a jaguar and let an anteater slurp baby food from her palm. Her uncle said her passing delivered "a defining moment: I immediately thought that all the news of Wall Street and bailouts and the economy, put in perspective, don't mean much when her parents, sister and extended family face a future without such a precious spirit.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Cat's leg amputated after BB gun assault Sep 25, 2008
Her tongue developed an ulcer from the stress and medication, so Wolff fed the cat baby food and water through a plastic syringe. She's doing good now. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Its good to be T.O.:New book, endorsement Sep 24, 2008
Were not selling baby food. This aint Kool-Aid. (MSNBC -- Sports)
What the Heck? Whole Foods' Sep 22, 2008
The Whole Foods folks have tried to be sensitive to local tastes, including our inexplicable craving for SPAM. However, a store that sells cage-free eggs and organic baby food can't be stocking canned SPAM.. Instead, the Whole Fooders made their own, using naturally raised pork, promising no hormones, antibiotics or preservatives. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hand Feeding a Sick Rat Who Won't E... Sep 22, 2008
Feed high-calorie, high-protein foods such as meat baby food varieties ... The Nutri-Cal can be fed to the rat alone, or mixed in with the baby food or yogurt ... Mix three parts Nutri-Cal with two parts of meat flavored baby food and feed this using a small liquid syringe. (Suite101.com)
Click for Full Story Sep 18, 2008
(September 17, 2008)The Killeen Salvation Army announced early Wednesday an immediate need for powdered baby formula and jars of baby food for Ike evacuees. The Salvation Army is currently providing food for the Killeen/Harker Heights shelters, but was not prepared to provide for baby food and formula. (KWTX.com, TX)
The art of canning Sep 17, 2008
She would can anywhere from 130 to 150 jars of fruit in one summer, some of which she used to make her own baby food. "The cost would only be the sealer lids and sugar. (I) saved a lot of money ..." she said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Sabotage claim as China's baby milk poisoning toll rises Sep 16, 2008
As emergency inspections of China's 175 baby food factories began, a top food safety official blamed corrupt milk suppliers for using melamine to disguise their dilution of raw milk sold to Sanlu. "It's unlikely that dairy farmers mixed the industrial chemical melamine in fresh milk," Li Changjiang, minister of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, told the state-run China Daily. (The Age, Australia -- World)
Winona County 4-H members’ projects judged at state fair Sep 14, 2008
Salwey, Rachel Foods and Nutrition-Grade 6-8 BL How to Make Your Own Baby Food. Sather, Katelyn Safety-Grade 9+ BL Shark safety. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Spoiled Vegetable Claims Launch Baby Food Probe Sep 13, 2008
The managers said the company used moldy sweet potatoes containing maggots and ignored repair requests that led to pieces of glass entering baby food jars. Company officials have denied the allegations made by the former managers, who claim they were fired for raising food-safety concerns. (KERO 23, CA)
State checks Sanger baby-food plant Sep 12, 2008
Initiative Foods primarily produces organic baby food that is sold at Vons, Safeway, Whole Foods and other stores. In her deposition, Mailly said that John Ypma, the company's founder and president, approved the use of moldy sweet potatoes that were full of maggots and failed to make repairs to a machine that left pieces of glass in baby food jars ... In late 2005, Mailly said, a machine that was supposed to clean empty glass jars started malfunctioning and pieces of glass ended up in jars that... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Whole Foods opens first Hawaii store Sep 11, 2008
The store has several of events planned for this month, including its Value Tours, which help Whole Foods customers shop on a budget, and Mommy Mixers, which feature organic baby food samples, product demonstrations and lectures. Whole Foods also plans to host a community support day on Sept. 17 for the Kokua Hawaii Foundation, and will donate 5 percent of sales for the day to one of the nonprofit s programs. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Meiji Seika, Meiji Dairies Rise in Tokyo After Reports Companies to Merge Sep 11, 2008
Meiji Dairies, with sales of 707 billion yen last year, makes Meiji brand of milk and yogurt, as well as frozen pizzas and baby food. To contact the reporter on the story: in Tokyo at. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
When will it end? Sep 9, 2008
Baby food must be tasted by an adult passenger. All items should go in a clear 20cm square plastic bag. (BBC News -- UK)
Donate aid to Hurricane victims in the Caribbean Sep 9, 2008
Donations can be dropped off from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. They are asking for non-perishable items, clothing, medical items, candles, sternos, disposable stoves, baby food, diaper, building supplies, etc. 2) G&G Shipping 1300 Eller DriveFort Lauderdale, FL 33316(954) 920-9292 for more information. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Baby's First Plane Trip Sep 8, 2008
Families traveling with infant needn't worry about the ziploc bags and 3 ounce maximum when it comes to baby food ... It's also worth noting that gel and liquid filled teethers are allowed on board, as well as canned or jarred baby food. (Suite101.com)
Bowden: We needed that Sep 8, 2008
You got to feed them baby food before you give them steaks. I saw nothing negative come out of it. (Florida Today)
Lawsuits target baby-food plant in Sanger Sep 7, 2008
Initiative Foods produces baby food that is sold as Organic Baby and O brand ... In separate lawsuits, they say that John Ypma, founder of Initiative Foods, put consumers' health at risk by cutting corners, including approving the use of sweet potatoes that were full of maggots and shipping out jars of baby food with pieces of glass in them ... Initiative Foods primarily produces organic baby food that is distributed both locally and nationwide to stores such as Safeway, Vons and Whole Foods. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
US delivers aid to Georgian port Sep 6, 2008
The USS Mount Whitney, flagship of the US Sixth Fleet, is the latest of three vessels sent by the US to deliver blankets, hygiene kits, baby food and other supplies to Georgia after its brief war with Russia. "I can confirm it has arrived in Poti. Anchoring procedures are still ongoing but it has arrived," said a US naval official quoted by the AFP news agency. (BBC News -- Europe)
Evacuees leave to head home Sep 6, 2008
Harris said the evacuees boarded the buses with diapers, baby food, snacks, juice and drinks for the ride home. They were well taken care of, Harris said. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
'The Comeback' for Women at Work Sep 6, 2008
and before you know it, three years have gone by and you can list every child's activity in your neighborhood, every kids TV show, every baby food product and clothing label, and you're telling people you are thinking of writing for Sesame Street. You weigh about twenty pounds more than you ever imagined, and people who are put next to you at dinner parties ask you for your husband's opinions. (ABC News)
UK food prices show 8.3% increase Sep 5, 2008
Page last updated at 23:07 GMT, Thursday, 4 September 2008 00:07 UK. UK food prices show 8. (BBC News)
Two bats test positive for rabies in Winona Sep 5, 2008
Dr. Lauren Utley coaxed Coco with some turkey-flavored baby food. Puppies are easily distracted by treats, Utley said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Plastic bottles are deadly for your brain Sep 5, 2008
BPA is globally used in making plastic water bottles, baby food bottles, food containers and dental prostheses. In their study, the researchers at the University of Guelph near here found that BPA might be leaking into the solid or liquid foods kept in the plastic containers. (India Times, India)
* US to announce aid for Georgia Sep 4, 2008
The ship is the third US Navy vessel the military said would take supplies such as blankets, hygiene kits and baby food to Georgia. Also See: This story has been viewed 312 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Supplies needed at Shreveport/Bossier City Shelters Sep 2, 2008
The following donations of bulk supplies are needed: towels, washcloths, personal hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, adult diapers, baby diapers, baby bottles, baby food, baby juice, baby formula. Clothing items are NOT needed. (KSLA.com, LA)
