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Community Cupboard Update as of 09/27/2023

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To all voucher referring partners: Please be advised: We are currently experiencing low food supply in our Community Cupboard pantry. As a result, we must begin limiting voucher redemptions beginning tomorrow, September 27, 2023, to a maximum of 50 lbs before free-weight. This will be until further notice as we work to gain additional inventory supply. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If your client is in need of additional food assistance beyond the voucher, please refer them to any of our public Farm Wagon distributions available during the week, or to our Saturday Helping Hands distribution every...

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Agency Day 2023 Is Scheduled!

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Our Agency Day 2023 is scheduled for Friday, October 20, 2023 at Fellowship Missionary Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is required for all agencies that store food, and voucher only agencies are also encouraged to attend for food bank updates, education sessions, and more! There will be two sessions, both a morning and afternoon session. Morning Session: Registration: 8:30 AMEvent: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Afternoon Session: Registration: 11:30 AMEvent: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pre-registration is required. Please call Agency Services to register at 260-447-3696. Thank you!

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Life Raft Treats Recalls Ice Cream Products, Not Fried Chicken And Life Is Peachy, Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

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NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – September 6, 2023 – Life Raft Treats is recalling their Not Fried Chicken 64 oz bucket, Not Fried Chicken 2.5 oz bar UPC 8 60006 18210 6 and Life Is Peachy 6 count box ice cream products, all with BEST BY DATES up to and including AUG 8212024 due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a Listeria monocytogenes infection...

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ConAgra Brands Inc. Recalls Banquet Brand Frozen Chicken Strips Entree Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2023 - Conagra Brands, Inc, a Marshall, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 245,366 pounds of frozen chicken strips entree products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen chicken strips entrees were produced on June 20, 2023, July 11, 2023, and July 17, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]: 8.9-oz. carton containing one entree of "BANQUET CHICKEN STRIPS MEAL" with best if used by "DEC 11 2024," "JAN 01 2025," or "JAN 07 2025" and lot...

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TODORGANIC INC. Recalls Nuez De La India Seeds Product Due to Possible Health Risk

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TODORGANIC INC Middleburg FL is recalling its Nuez de la India Seeds because FDA analysis has determined that the seeds appear to be Thevetia peruviana, or yellow oleander. All parts of the yellow oleander plant are known to contain cardiac glycosides that are highly toxic to humans and animals. Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may be severe, or even fatal. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac changes, dysrhythmia, and more. The product was distributed online through the Amazon, eBay, and Walmart platforms. The product comes in a 2-ounce...

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