Similasan has recalled the .33 fl oz sizes of their Pink Eye, Allergy, Red & Itchy, and Computer Eyes eye drops due to a letter they received from the FDA cautioning about the marketing and manufacturing of homeopathic eye drops, as well as concerns over the safety of one of the preservatives used in their…
October is National Co-op Month, when we recognize the values and principles upheld by cooperatives that demonstrate alternatives to capitalist business structures. All year, we celebrate and support the cooperative model, including collaborating with other cooperative businesses, whose products you can find on our shelves. Learn about some of the cooperatives you can support year-round…
Indigenous People’s Day is Monday, Oct. 9, and it recognizes that Native people are the first inhabitants of the Americas, including the lands that later became the United States of America. This holiday challenges the narrative that European colonizers “discovered” America, when, in fact, many Indigenous nations had been thriving on and living in harmony…
Seward Co-op’s Ends guide us to sustain a healthy community that has equitable economic relationships, positive environmental impacts, and inclusive, socially responsible practices. It is in this spirit of cooperation that Seward Co-op began conversations to negotiate our third union contract with UFCW 663 this past March. The purpose of this communication is to provide…
Cocojune has recalled their 4oz and 16oz sizes of Pure Coconut Yogurt because it may contain mold. Cocojune discovered that a third party warehouse did not follow their protocol to destroy a large part of this lot during a specific timeframe, which was known to be contaminated. No other Cocojune products are affected by this…
A recall of The Good Crisp Company’s Sea Salt and Vinegar chips has been issued due to a quality standard concern. The chips did not meet The Good Crisp Company’s measure for taste–this recall does not represent a food safety issue. The affected product was sold at Seward Co-op from Aug. 1 through Sept. 6.…
The Franklin renovation involves the introduction of four self-checkouts for customer use, which were designed specifically for the co-op’s needs. As always, Seward Co-op staff will continue to be available at other registers to assist patrons, and a staff member will be present at the self-checkouts as well to offer any help. We’ve also put…
Sept. 15–Oct. 15 is known by many as Latinx or Hispanic Heritage Month. It began in 1968 as a single week under President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Ronald Reagan increased it to a month in 1988. Its purpose is to celebrate and honor the culture and contributions of those living in the United States whose…
The Seward Co-op Franklin Store has issued a voluntary recall of bulk Bergin chocolate raisins due to the possible presence of peanuts, an undeclared allergen. People who are allergic or severely sensitive to peanuts could be at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No other Bergin products are…
Here at Seward Co-op, we look forward to gathering to celebrate another year of cooperation, community building, and successes at our Annual Owner Meeting. While the COVID-19 pandemic and an uprising stirred the community, we rose together–virtually—for the last three years, and held each other up through change and upheaval. We emerge now, stronger than…
