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Strategic partnering in today’s healthcare environment will determine the level of success many post-acute care providers achieve. Significant attention is focused on payor alliances, growth markets, coordinated clinical hand-offs and readmission reductions. In the midst of strategic planning for the next set of regulatory and reimbursement challenges, providers sometimes miss opportunities to discover ways to consistently provide proactive and personalized care at the bedside.

Ferris Mfg. Corp. is excited about our opportunity with Navigator Group Purchasing and its members to provide education, information and solutions to improve care and cost efficiencies at the bedside by promoting effective resolutions of skin and tissue traumas through the use of our unique PolyMem® dressings.

In the coming weeks and months, we will share solutions presented to us by clinicians with experience managing wound care and skin-related problems. We’ll show you how to control or decrease the expense of advanced wound care treatments, manage the labor component of wound care and reduce the “size of the shelf” by utilizing fewer, more versatile multifunctional wound care products. Following these practices will help you improve the overall wounded patient experience.

Talk with your customers to discover if they would like to improve the bedside experience for their patients by:

a. Improving the dressing change process their patients currently experienceb. Decreasing the pain and discomfort currently experienced during dressing changesc. Increasing the level of patient/caregiver independence related to dressing changesd. Learning more about managing and resolving different types of skin and tissue

trauma

Contact us to learn how we can provide opportunities for clinicians across the country to interact and present their own case studies on successes and barriers to wound treatment and resolution.

Please click here for more information on PolyMem dressings. You may also view clinical information such as case studies, wound management protocols and details on specific PolyMem product lines.

Ferris Mfg. Corp. 5133 Northeast Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76106-1822 U.S.A. Toll Free U.S.A.: 800-POLYMEM (765-9636) International: +1 (817) 900-1301 www.polymem.com

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We are proud to announce our contract with MHA as of May 1, 2015

Restorative Medical designs and manufactures medical splints and braces that are created specifically to treat patients who suffer from lost range of motion resulting from immobility, and diagnoses like cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and end stage Alzheimer’s disease.

Our products are unique because instead of trying to lock a patient into a position or hold them in a particular plane, we encourage movement. Restorative Medical's splints and braces have a low load stretch with a spring-back effect that allows the patients to flex into their contractions with mild resistance, and then brings them back to the set position once muscle inhibition – relaxation – is reached.

All of our products are designed and manufactured in Brandenburg, Kentucky. We take pride that our products are made in the USA by people local to Brandenburg. Please contact us with any questions.

For a full list of products, view our catalog.

Whiplash Injury became Torticollis

Picture on right is 15 minutes after initial fitting PREVENTED shortened tissue contracture

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Post CVA (stroke)

posture made her prone to falls requiring LTCRMI devices allowed her to go back home

Alert/oriented - ALS diagnosis

Would have quickly gone from w/c to bedRequired support to hold up head & upper body

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Osteoarthritis w/Ulnar Drift Deformities

Remain independent, relieve pain, prevent permanent deformities

maintain finger alignment for function

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Restorative Medical, Inc. 800-793-1102 www.restorativemedical.com

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We are proud to announce our contract with MHA as of May 1, 2015

Contracted foot

Must mold boot to fit deformities of foot.Continually relax tone. Safe and comfortably

gradually correct contractures.

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26 year old CVA mom was pregnant

Was in comma for 30 days. Tone effected neck as Torticollis, extension in arms, shoulders, hips and feet (greattoes). First time up in chair.

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Restorative Medical, Inc. 800-793-1102 www.restorativemedical.com

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Shred-it provides tailored document destruction services that allow MHA members to comply with legislation and ensure that the client, employee and confidential business information is kept secure at all times. Through our strict chain-of-custody processes, reliable on-time service and a global network of local service centers, Shred-it provides the most secure and efficient confidential information destruction service in the industry

Document Shredding and Hard Drive/eMedia Destruction

Description

Auto Service

32 Gal Standard Console

65 Gallon Tote

95 Gallon Tote

One Time Service (Client Filled)

Shred-it Blue Bag

Copy Paper/Banker Box (1.2 cu ft.)

File Box (2.4-3.0 cu ft.)

One Time Media/Non-paper

Destruction

Hard Drive Destruction

Mixed Media/Plastics

Definitions:

Auto Service:

Automatic is “regularly scheduled” service automatically calculated and scheduled by Shred-it. Schedule options include

1. Every Day

2. Every Week

3. Every two (2) Weeks

4. Every four (4) Weeks

5. Every eight (8) Weeks

Purge/Clean Out

Defined to include special appointments for major clean out of records storage areas or to accommodate moves, closures, “end of

retention cycle” activities, etc. Schedules are subject to lead-times in effect at the time of service request.

Hard Drive Destruction

Physical destruction of hard drive media, removed by the customer and presented to Shred-it in boxes, bags or totes. Hard Drive

destruction may be performed on site, depending upon the availability of mobile equipment but Shred-it reserves the right to

destroy Hard Drives “off-site” at our nearest secure facility.

We have secure facilities throughout North America, so servicing your branches with a single, unified policy presents no problem for us.

If you are interested in a “one time service” or feel your needs might require a regularly scheduled automatic visit, we would be very

happy to accommodate you.

To sign up for our National Account services, call us at 877-450-6287 Ext 1 or

Email: [email protected]

A Shred-it document destruction solution will provide the following benefits:

• A consistent process, secure chain of custody and Certificate of Destruction

• Locked consoles and other devices

• Responsive, discreet, security-screened and background checked local teams

• 100% of the paper we collect and shred is recycled into a variety of paper products.

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December 2015memberadvantage

new program Hampton Creek Just Dressings

Improved ProgramAriZona Iced Tea

New gluten-free cereal

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Member Advantage - December 2015 2

Program Announcements

Foodbuy is pleased to announce an enhanced program for AriZona Beverages, a full-line supplier of iced teas. The new program offers an improved price and volume allowance for both cans and bottles as well as increased price coverage. Product is available through broadline distribution and direct delivery if full truckload requirements are met.

Consider adding AriZona Iced Teas to your beverage portfolio today. They are available in a variety of popular flavors and come wrapped in uniquely designed packaging. Delivering quality, value and fun, AriZona Iced Tea is a winning addition to any Member’s beverage offerings.

New ContractAriZona Beverages

Refreshing Flavors

Contract Date and Term 4 year agreement

January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2019Program Type Contracted price with fixed volume allowance per case

Previous Program Expiration N/A

Price Change Frequency Negotiated with a 90-day advance notice

Categories/Subcategories Covered Beverages, Iced Tea

Program DetailsPlease contact your account manager for additional details and information about these programs.



Just Dressings

Foodbuy is proud to announce a new portfolio of salad dressings from Hampton Creek. The new Just Dressing product line is an alternative to traditional salad dressings because it is egg, dairy and lactose-free. The full line of condiments are competitively priced.

The Just Dressing* varieties include:

• Balsamic Vinaigrette

• French

• Italian and Italian Light

• Ranch and Ranch Light

• Raspberry Vinaigrette

• Sesame Ginger

• Sweet Mustard

• Thousand Island

* These are gallon containers only; all other pack sizes willbe transitioned as manufacturing finalizes packagingstandards.

Just Mayo

Just Mayo is available in assorted flavors for packing a punch to your favorite menu item. Available flavors are Original, Garlic, Chipotle and Sriracha which may be ordered in gallons and individual packets.

Hampton Creek’s Just Mayo is a cholesterol-free, egg-free, dairy-free, soy-free, lactose-free, gluten-free and kosher premium mayo. It consistently holds up in back-of-the-house applications as a condiment or as an ingredient to a main dish while delivering a rich-creamy flavor.

New ProgramHampton Creek

Transform Your

Kitchen Program Details

Who is Hampton Creek?

Hampton Creek is revolutionizing the use of plants by making delicious products for consumers and offering healthy options for indulgent foods. They have passionate sustainability goals to reduce waste and energy which align with many of our Members’ goals.

Our partnership with Hampton Creek is built around the belief that good food, both for the body and the environment, should be widely accessible and delicious.

Contract Date and Term

Program Launch February 1, 2016

Contract ends December 31, 2020Program Type Contracted price with fixed

volume allowance per casePrevious Program

ExpirationN/A

Price Change Frequency

Negotiated with a 90-day advance notice

Categories/Subcategories

Covered

Dressings and Mayo


Program Updates

Program UpdatesThe information below outlines the most current program updates. Material changes include price changes that are greater than $1,000 per month in aggregate.

Category Supplier Effective Date

Monthly Impact %

Type of Change Reason

for ChangeBacon John Morrell & Co -

SmithfieldJan-16 -15.3% Contracted Price Formula

Bacon Smithfield Packing Company - Smithfield

Jan-16 -9.4% Contracted Price Formula

Beef Rochester Meats Jan-16 -16.6% Contracted Price Commodity Linked Formula

Cheese Kraft General Foods Jan-16 -1.5% Contracted Price Commodity Linked Formula

Cheese/Butter Land O’Lakes Jan-16 10.2% Contracted Price Formula

Chicken Tyson Foods Jan-16 1.0% Contracted Price Formula

Crabmeat Phillips Seafoods Inc Jan-16 -0.5% Contracted Price Commodity Index Adjustment

Dehydrated Potatoes

Idahoan Feb-16 2.2% Contracted Price Other

Eggs National Pasteurized Eggs (Davidson's)


Entrees & Jams, Jellies, Spreads &

Syrups

J.M. Smucker Company Feb-16 0.1% Contracted Price Input Cost Adjustment

Finfish Trident Seafoods Jan-16 -0.2% Contracted Price Commodity Index Adjustment

Franks & Sausages Sara Lee Meats-Jimmy Dean Division


Frozen Entrees, Canned & Prepared

Sauces

Nestle Jan-16 21.3% Contracted Price Program Renegotiation

Ham, Pork Chops Farmland Foods Inc - Smithfield

Jan-16 -0.8% Contracted Price Commodity Index Adjustment

Oils Cargill Dressings, Sauces, Oils

Jan-16 1.7% Contracted Price Commodity Linked Formula

Plastic Disposables

Pactiv Corp Jan-16 -0.6% Contracted Price List Price

Soup Campbell Foodservice Co Feb-16 2.5% Contracted Price Input Cost Adjustment

Syrups / Bag-in-Box Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Jan-16 3.8% List Price List Price Change

Turkey Butterball LLC Jan-16 2.5% Contracted Price Formula

Value Added Meats Maid-Rite Steak Company Jan-16 -3.3% Contracted Price Commodity Index Adjustment

Valued Added Shrimp and Finfish

High Liner Foods Jan-16 -0.5% Contracted Price Input Cost Adjustment

Value Added Meats AdvancePierre Jan-16 -1.1% Contracted Price List Price

* Actual impact may vary by individual Member based on purchasing behavior. The impact shown is an aggregate average. Pleasenote that the contract changes provided above are permissible per the terms of our agreements unless otherwise noted.


Program Highlights

Program Highlights Effective January

Below are program highlights that have an impact on pricing or market trends. Please use this information to support optimal menu choices for the upcoming month.

Providing you value

Price Increases

Butterball Turkey

up 2.5%

Turkey is increasing 2.5% due to continued short supply of breast meat and subsequent market increases.

Smithfield and John Morrell Bacon

down 15%

Smithfield and John Morrell branded bacon items decreasing 15% due to falling pork belly markets.

Maid-Rite Steak Company – Beef Items

down 3%

Beef items are down around 3% due to declining beef markets as we continue the downward trend of demand coming out of the summer months.

National Pasteurized (Davidson’s) Eggs

down almost 10%

Pasteurized egg pricing is falling nearly 10% because of market adjustments due to avian influenza.

Price Decreases

Land O’ Lakes Butter

up 10.2%

The increase in the butter market can be traced back to increased butter demand during the holiday baking season.

Unilever

Due to drops in average annual commodity input costs, Foodbuy Members will have the benefit of an increased volume allowance from Unilever.

These volume allowance changes are effective January 1, 2016.

The categories included are:

• Tea +24%

• Margarine +21%

• Sauce and Bases +16%

• Salad Dressing/Mayo +12%

These are averages and the amounts vary by item.

We will again review the contract for volume allowance canges before the contract ends on December 31, 2016.


Program Highlights

Tyson Ground Chicken CrumblesFoodbuy is pleased to announce an addition to the Tyson product line – fully cooked chicken crumbles. Tyson’s chicken crumbles are a perfect substitute for any recipe calling for ground beef such as taco meat, chili and meat sauce.

These fully-cooked chicken crumbles are made from ground whole leg chicken, which allows 100% yield. They are low in sodium and contain no preservatives or artificial ingredients and do not contain added binders or fillers. This easy-to-use product is a cost effective replacement for ground beef or ground turkey and comes packed in four 5-pound bags per case.

Look for fully cooked Tyson ground chicken crumbles under product code 26233-928 from your distributor today.

Sysco Performance CheeseFoodbuy is pleased to announce a program enhancement on the Sysco contract for pasteurized processed cheese spread under the Casa Solana label. Packed 6-5 lb. units to a case, both yellow and white performance cheese loaves are covered under this contract. The improved program includes a contracted price and volume allowance to offer increased cost effectiveness to our Members for this product line.

Casa Solana performance cheese offers delicious, full cheese flavor accompanied by a smooth, creamy melt. Easy to cube and slice, the cheese is formulated to melt to a velvety smooth consistency without burning or oiling off. With a longer shelf life and a lower cost than natural cheese, Casa Solana performance cheese is as cost competitive as it is versatile. Coupled with a consistent flavor and texture, it is the perfect addition to dips, appetizers and a variety of entrees such as macaroni and cheese, cheesy potatoes, hash browns and casseroles.


Program Highlights

Sara Lee Transitions to ChefPierreSara Lee branded muffins, donuts, croissants, pastries, cornbread and cakes will be switching to the ChefPierre brand in the near future.

What is important to know is:

• All product identification numbers will remain the same

• Product prices will not adjust due to the change

• Product formulations will remain the same

To ease the transition, operators may submit any questions by logging onto simplychefpierre.com beginning January 4, 2016. Brand change summaries and timelines will be made available via this site as well.

Members may have seen notices on Sara Lee cases starting on December 15. Beginning February 1, 2016, the newly branded products will be entering distribution with a target date of March 1, 2016 to complete the transition.

Coming Soon

In addition to the rebranded muffins, ChefPierre will be introducing new and improved bulk muffins in

the top five flavors of blueberry, banana nut, double chocolate chunk, bran and cheese streusel.

Polypropylene BagsDisplay your items in these polished sleek bags positioned on the way out for that last minute impulse buy. A terrific way to showcase your candy, baked goods or sandwiches is to use a high clarity biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) food storage bag.

These bags offer an easy, fun way to display nuts, candy or sandwiches and come in various sizes for all your needs. They are also available with or without an adhesive strip for closure. To costumize, you can also add a sticker to label the contents of the bag and add your logo.

High Liner FoodsThroughout 2015 High Liner Foods has been undergoing initiatives to simplify, standardize and consolidate their product portfolio through SKU rationalization and master case optimization. In 2016, High Liner Foods will continue to simplify the way they do business by consolidating their diverse portfolio under three flagship brands. Stay tuned for more details about the upcoming High Liner brand consolidation and SKU rationalization which you will begin to see take effect in the new year.

Click here for a downloadable sell sheet on this product.

For more information, click here to visit Handgards online.

If you are needing a sample, please email [email protected] and copy [email protected].

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Program Highlights

Unilever Margarine Production Disruption Expected January – March, 2016

Due to unexpected volume spikes for Unilever’s Promise, Country Crock, and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter (ICBINB) products, Unilever is having to make immediate plans to increase production.

Unilever has planned to add additional equipment to their current production line in January 2016. This will require production of these products to stop, while the new equipment is being installed. Once installed, it will take up to an additional 60 days to reach full production capacity again. As a result, during the months of January, February and March, these products will be available in limited quantities and customers will most likely experience shortages to their orders.

Unilever is expecting their January fill rate for Promise to be less than 30%. Unilever has little to no inventory available on Country Crock and ICBINB, and unfortunately, there are no other Unilever branded 5 gram products to fill this gap.

We will continue to monitor the situation and keep our customers informed.

We recommend the comparable Foodbuy-contracted products listed below as possible substitutions for Unilever items.

Unilever Product MIN Ventura Product Match MINPromise, 600/5g 1111518200 Smart Balance Buttery Spread, 600/5g 17339-SBN

Country Crock, 900/5g 4060043405 Pride Light Buttery Spread, 900/5g 15846-PRICountry Crock, 300/5g 2740073160 Pride Light Buttery Spread, 600/5g 13687-PRII Can’t Believe Not Butter, 900/5g 4060042200 Churn Spread ZT Spread, 900/5g 12299-CHN



Gluten-Free CheeriosOur cereal partner, General Mills, has consistently responded to consumer demands to optimize the nutritional content of their cereals. Over the years, they have lowered sugar and sodium, and they recently announced that five Cheerios varieties are gluten free.

With 1/3 of Americans trying to cut back or avoid gluten in their diets* these cereals meet our Members’ need for gluten-free options at breakfast.

The change applies to all formats including bulk, cup and bowlpak packaging. No changes to manufacturer identification numbers or pack sizes will occur.

Look to menu these gluten-free varieties today:

• Apple Cinnamon Cheerios

• Frosted Cheerios

• Honey Nut Cheerios

• Original Cheerios

• Multi-Grain Cheerios

* Source: Mintel, Gluten-free-foods, US, September 2013

Yoplait OriginalGeneral Mills, recently lowered Original Yoplait yogurt’s sugar by 25% in all 4oz and 6oz varieties. The sugar reduction is the latest in product improvement from Yoplait. In 2009, Yoplait began sourcing milk from cows not treated with artificial growth hormones. In 2012 high fructose corn syrup was eliminated from the recipes. In 2014, aspartame was removed from Yoplait Light.

This latest accomplishment aligns with Foodbuy’s recognition of the important role wellness plays in the lives of today’s consumers.


Sourcing Updates

Sourcing Updates Below is a list (alphabetized by category) of Foodbuy’s current strategic sourcing projects, their current status and the estimated project completion date.

Project Project’s Current Stage Estimated Implementation DateFrozen soft breads On hold pending senior leadership

reviewN/A

Frozen vegetables Negotiating agreement Q1 2016Liquid eggs Developing sourcing strategy Q2 2016

Non-branded carbonated beverages RFP in process Q2 2016Plastic cups and containers RFP in process Q1 2016

Pork RFP - Award Q2 2016Produce Finalizing legal contract and

implementationQ2 2016

Rice Finalizing legal contract and implementation

Q2 2016

Water Negotiating agreement Q1 2016

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For the week of January 4, 2016

Produce Meter Good Fair Caution

This Week’s Crop

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

Commodity Quality MarketApplesAsparagusAvocado (California) Avocado (Mexican) BananasBell Peppers (Western) Bell Peppers (Eastern) Berries: Strawberries Berries: Raspberries Berries: Blackberries Berries: Blueberries BroccoliCarrotsCauliflowerCeleryCitrus: LemonsCitrus: Oranges Cucumbers (Western) Cucumbers (Eastern) Eggplant (Western) Eggplant (Eastern) Grapes, GreenGrapes, RedGreen OnionsLettuce: Romaine / Leaf Lettuce: Iceberg Melons: Cantaloupe Melons: Honeydew Melons: Watermelon OnionsPearsPotatoesSquash (Western) Squash (Eastern) Tomatoes (Western) Tomatoes (Eastern)

ASPARAGUS The Peruvian and Mexican asparagus crops have started harvesting lighter than normal, and supplies are not keeping up with demand. Pricing is higher than usual, with good quality reported. Smaller sizes (standard and pencil) are the best buys.

CAULIFLOWER / BROCCOLI The early end to California’s growing season due to extreme heat/drought, coupled with recent cold weather and icing in the Yuma, Arizona growing region, is causing a prolonged shortage of both broccoli and cauliflower. Broccoli quality is fair and pricing is higher than usual. Cauliflower quality is fair with much higher pricing than usual, and in some instance orders are being shorted. Florets, instead of whole heads, are the best buy for the next several weeks.

LETTUCE AND LEAF Recent cold weather and icing in the Yuma, Arizona growing region has affected the quality of all whole head lettuces. Blistering and peeling of outer leaves is the most common issue. All pricing is higher than usual. Romaine Hearts and any pre-cut lettuce is a better quality option than whole heads for the next several weeks.

TOMATOES Heavy rains in Florida’s growing region has slowed harvesting, and supplies are not keeping up with demand. Quality is good to fair. Small rounds (6x6 and smaller) and Romas are the best buys.

STRAWBERRIES The Mexican harvest has been affected by recent freezing temperatures, and Florida’s harvest has been slowed by heavy rains. Quality is fair to poor, with smaller fruit, elongated shape, white shoulders and bruising all reported. Pricing is steady. Raspberries, blueberries or other fruit may be a better option for the next several weeks.

Apples / Pears: Both apples and pears are at peak season for hand fruit, with locally grown product available in several regions. Ask your distributor which sizes and varieties are best for you!

Fall Squash: Butternut, Acorn, Delicata, Carnival and other hard squash are now in season, often locally grown! Ask your distributor which varieties are available.

Winter Citrus: Seasonal citrus is expected to be available early this winter. Clementine Oranges are available and Navel Oranges are in full swing. Blood Oranges, Tangelos, Pommels and other varieties will be ready by the end of December.

Market Alerts

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Commodity Market

Apples WA, MI and NY are harvesting a variety of apples. Quality is good.

Asparagus Peruvian and Mexican product, fair quality and higher pricing.

Avocado Mexican harvest is in full swing, great quality and pricing for #1 and #2 grades.

Bell Peppers Eastern: High demand and less supply, Western: Demand exceeds supply. Colored bells are extremely limited.

Berries: Blackberries Quality is fair, pricing is steady.

Berries: Blueberries Quality is good, supplies are limited and pricing is higher than usual.

Berries: Raspberries Quality is improved, pricing is steady.

Berries: Strawberries Quality is fair to poor, with softness, bruising and smaller berries reported.

Broccoli Supplies are scarce and pricing is higher. Quality is good to fair.

Carrots In full production with good quality.

Cauliflower There is an unprecedented shortage of product, expected to continue through January.

Celery Supplies are very limited due to poor growing conditions and a soil-borne pathogen. Quality is fair and pricing is higher than normal.

Citrus: Lemons Supplies are very limited, quality is good.

Citrus: Limes Old crop is finishing and quality is fair. New crop has good quality, the size is smaller.

Citrus: Oranges Supplies are improved, Florida harvest has begun. Quality is good.

Cucumbers Eastern: Increasing supplies, good demand and quality is currently excellent.Western: Supplies are not meeting demand. Lots are varying in quality.

Eggplant Supplies, quality and pricing are steady.

Commodity Market

Garlic An extreme shortage in imports for several months has driven prices up dramatically for both domestic and imported fresh garlic. Quality is good, and domestic product is the best value.

Grapes: Green California crops are done for the season and Chilean product is close to harvest. Fair quality and higher pricing will continue through the beginning of January

Grapes: Red California crops are done for the season and Chilean product is close to harvest. Fair quality and higher pricing will continue through the beginning of January

Green Onions Quality is good, supplies are slightly below demand.

Lettuce: Romaine / Leaf

Quality is fair, pricing is higher than normal on Romaine.

Lettuce: Iceberg Quality is still fair to poor, with burn, irregular sizing and dehydration reported. Pricing is higher than normal.

Melons: Cantaloupe CA’s “West Side” valley is peaking on 12ct and 15ct. Quality remains excellent.

Melons: Honeydew CA’s “West Side” valley is now trending more toward large sizes with less small sizes. Quality is excellent with good sugars.

Melon: Watermelon Most product is shipping out of the Nogales growing region. Quality is very good.

Onions This year’s crop is running to smaller sizes, most notably with Red Onions. Quality is good.

Pears CA and WA are shipping Bartletts, Crimsons and Bosc pears. Quality is good.

Potatoes This year’s crop is running to smaller sizes on Idahos. Quality is good.

Squash Eastern & Western - Quality is fair and pricing is higher than normal. Wet weather in the Southeast and abnormally cold temperatures in Mexico have slowed the harvest.

Tomatoes Quality is good to fair on rounds and Romas. Smaller sizes are more available and priced lower.

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Red Alerts Digest

Red Alerts Digest – 12/8/15

Supermarket / Grocery-only Products Recalled

• THE KROGER CO. IS RECALLING BAKERY FRESH GOODNESSCHOCOLATE BROWNIES DUE TO AN UNDECLARED ALLERGEN(WALNUTS)

o Recalled items were only sold through all stores operating under the JayC andSmith's names, as well as Kroger stores located in Georgia; South Carolina; Auburn, Alabama; Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky and Dayton, Ohio plus South Eastern Indiana); Central and Northwest Ohio; Northwestern West Virginia panhandle; Michigan; Hopkinsville and Bowling Green, Kentucky; Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee; Huntsville, Alabama; Indiana (except SE Indiana and Evansville); Illinois; Eastern Missouri; Texas and Louisiana; no other Kroger locations are included.


• MORRILTON PACKING CO. IS RECALLING CEDAR FALLS BRANDBONELESS HICKORY SMOKED HONEY CURED HAM DUE TO ANUNDECLARED ALLERGEN (SOY)

• THE MORRISON MILLING COMPANY IS RECALLING VARIOUSBRANDS OF CORN PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN MATERIALCONTAMINATION (METAL FRAGMENTS)

• Recalled brands include: Morrison’s, Hill Country Fare, Parade, HEB, Fiesta Mart,Pioneer, Great Value

Red Alerts Digest – 12/10/15 - SPECIAL EDITION

• SWEET LEAF TEA COMPANY IS RECALLING A VARIETY OF FLAVOREDTEAS INCLUDING SOME ORGANIC VARIETIES DUE TO POSSIBLE GLASSCONTAMINATION


• PINE VALLEY FOODS, INC. IS RECALLING “CRAZY ABOUT COOKIES”SUGAR COOKIE DOUGH AND WALNUT CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIEDOUGH VARIETIES DUE TO UNDECLARED ALLERGENS (MILK & EGG)

• LUCY’S WEIGHT LOSS SYSTEM IS RECALLING PINK BIKINI DIETARYSUPPLEMENTS DUE TO UNDECLARED DICLOFENAC

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• LOCKSTOCK AND BARREL RANCH IS RECALLING VARIOUS SOUPS, SALSAS, PICKLED VEGETABLES, SAUCES AND BLOODY MARY MIX BECAUSE THEY MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM

o Potential Farm-to-Fork / Local Purchase exposure o These products were sold at the firm’s retail outlet, the Lock Stock and Barrel

Ranch General Store located at 20420 State Street in Onaway, Michigan and at various farm markets including those in Rogers City, Posen, Indian River and Gaylord Michigan.

Red Alerts Digest – 12-13-15

• KOREAN IMPORTED FROZEN RAW OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL UNDER THE DAI ONE FOOD COMPANY LABEL ARE RECALLED DUE TO POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION WITH NOROVIRUS

o The frozen, raw oysters were imported from Korea and sold in bulk to distributors and food establishments in Hawaii.

o Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) received reports of sporadic illnesses (11 total) in September, October, and November of this year that appeared to be linked to the consumption of raw oysters. Samples of the suspect oysters tested positive for Norovirus.

o Norovirus causes acute gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines). The most common symptoms are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Dehydration can be a problem among some people with norovirus infection, especially the very young, the elderly, and people with other illnesses.


• SUN NOODLE IS RECALLING TONKOTSU RAMEN DUE TO AN UNDECLARED ALLERGEN (EGG)

• RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE IS RECALLING FRESH JALAPENOS AND PICO DE GALLO DUE TO POSSIBLE SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION

• THE MORRISON MILLING COMPANY IS EXPANDING ITS RECALL OF VARIOUS BRANDS OF CORN PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN MATERIAL CONTAMINATION (METAL FRAGMENTS) TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AND BRANDS

o Additional recalled brands include: Beck, Conestoga, On The Border, Twin Peaks, Sysco Classic, Vicorp, Mill Pride, Razoo’s, Krispy, Chili’s, Authentic Creations, Z’Tejas

o Original recalled brands include: Morrison’s, Hill Country Fare, Parade, HEB, Fiesta Mart, Pioneer, Great Value

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• TRADER JOE’S TRIPLE GINGER BREW IS RECALLED DUE TO COMPLAINTS OF GLASS BOTTLES SHATTERING OR BURSTING

o Recalled items were only sold through Trader Joe’s specialty grocery stores nationwide


• ZATARAIN’S IS RECALLING RED BEANS AND RICE ORIGINAL DUE TO UNDECLARED ALLERGEN (DAIRY/MILK)

• MARS CHOCOLATE IS RECALLING DOVE® CHOCOLATE ASSORTMENT SNOWFLAKES DUE TO UNDECLARED ALLERGENS (PEANUT, WHEAT, EGG)

• BONAVISTA FOODS IS RECALLING CURED PORK FATBACK PRODUCTS DUE TO NOT BEING PRESENTED AT THE U.S. POINT OF ENTRY FOR INSPECTION


• THE CURE HOUSE IS RECALLING PRODUCTS CURED HAM THAT WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF FEDERAL INSPECTION

• Product is “Woodland’s Pork Mountain Ham” brand, but reportedly has been sold without a proper label


• THE SWINOMISH FISH COMPANY IS RECALLING TRADITIONAL AND PEPPERED FLAVOR NATIVE CATCH SALMON BACON DUE TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION WITH CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM


• BOSTON MARKET BRAND FROZEN HOME STYLE MEALS BONELESS PORK SHAPED PATTY WITH BBQ SAUCE AND MASHED POTATOES ARE RECALLED DUE TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN MATERIAL CONTAMINATION

• OCEAN BRAND MASAGO LAKE SMELT ROE IS RECALLED DUE TO UNDECLARED ALLERGENS (WHEAT AND SOY)

• BEE EXTREMELY AMAZED LLC IS RECALLING VARIOUS WEIGHT LOSS PRODUCTS DUE TO UNDECLARED INGREDIENTS (SIBUTRAMINE & PHENOLPHTHALEIN)

• SIGNATURE BREADS, INC. IS RECALLING VARIOUS BREAD PRODUCTS DUE TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN MATERIAL CONTAMINATION (METAL)

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• WEGMANS OCTOPUS SALAD IS BEING RECALLED DUE TO POSSIBLECONTAMINATION WITH LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES

o The Octopus Salad was distributed to one Wegmans Food Market store inManalapan, New Jersey.


• CUCUMBERS AND CUCUMBER PRODUCTS UNDER VARIOUS LABELSAND PACK SIZES ARE RECALLED DUE TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATIONWITH SALMONELLA

• BULK-PACKED CONTAINERS OF CUCUMBERS RECALLED BY THE PACKERWERE SOLD TO VARIOUS DISTRIBUTORS FOR FURTHER-DISTRIBUTION,REPACKING, AND FURTHER-PROCESSING

• ONE OF THE DISTRIBUTORS REPORTING IMPACT IS THESYSCO/FRESHPOINT FLORIDA DISTRIBUTION CENTER

• JAFFLZ RETRO POCKET SANDWICH PRODUCTS ARE RECALLED BY DUMONDE GOURMET DUE TO A PROCESSING DEVIATION

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