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WATERMELON — F.O.B.S AS OF FEB. 13

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (85-71-77) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Supplies light. Prices higher. Red-flesh seedless-type per-pound cartons 4-6s mostly 30 cents; 24-inch bins approximately 35, 45 and 60 counts mostly 28 cents. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (88*-108*-62, seedless 47*-79*-8; seeded 0-0-0) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua. Movement expected to remain about the same. Ports of entry: south Florida. Trading active. Prices higher. Cartons flat red-flesh seedless miniature 6-9s mostly $15. Red-flesh seedless-type 65- to 69-pound cartons 3-6s 32-33 cents per pound. Quality good. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (35-31-20, seedless 33-31-20, seeded 2-0-0) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active for very light supplies. Prices much higher. Red-flesh seedless-type cartons per-pound 4-5s mostly 34 cents, 6s 30-34 cents. Quality variable.

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Fresh & Easy recalls organic spinach

08/08/2011 10:32:48 AM
Andy Nelson

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Inc. has recalled organic baby spinach over fears of listeria contamination.

El Segundo, Calif.-based Fresh & Easy recalled 5-ounce bags of its f&e-brand organic baby spinach with an “enjoy by” date of Aug. 1, according to a news release.

Listeria was found in a bag during a random Food and Drug Administration test. No illnesses had been reported as of Aug. 5.

The recalled bags were sold in California, Nevada and Arizona.

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santa cruzboy

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santa cruz, ca | August, 08, 2011 at 03:39 PM

F&E sucks anyways

Chip Seck

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Salinas Valley | August, 08, 2011 at 03:58 PM

Having your own private label isn't always fun and games.

Produce Guy

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Nebraska | August, 08, 2011 at 04:00 PM

A recall story about a product that should have been pulled from the shelf a week ago. A little late isn't it?

Steve

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NewYork | August, 08, 2011 at 04:05 PM

Who supplies them with organic spinach?

Chris Koger

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Lenexa, kan. | August, 08, 2011 at 05:48 PM

Produce Guy/Steve,

Both valid comments, and these are two points that we try to follow up on for every recall story. Virtually every recall involves product that is already past its "best by" date. When did the FDA conduct the test and when did it notify Fresh & Easy?

Chris Koger
News Editor
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ckoger@thepacker.com

someone who knows from experience

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CA | August, 11, 2011 at 09:13 AM

perhaps someone should look into their facility and their processes, before we talk about "best by: dates or shelf life.... i've certainly seen first hand that their testing and qa, although they claim to be cutting edge, are far from it. salmonella on a watermelon and a cantaloupe found on the same day, on fruit that came from different suppliers and different growing areas? come on... to me this is just another strike against a company that has struggled to find it's true niche in the u.s., and is struggling to make friends amongst the supplier community. I know of at least 10 suppliers who have given up their business by choice.

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Fresh & Easy recalls organic spinach

08/08/2011 10:32:48 AMAndy Nelson

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santa cruzboy

Chip Seck

Produce Guy

Steve

Chris Koger

someone who knows from experience

08/08/2011 10:32:48 AM
Andy Nelson