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Kozy Shack Rice Pudding Recall

Kozy Shack Enterprises, LLC is initiating a voluntary market withdrawal of multiple lots of Kozy Shack® Rice Pudding products because the product consistency and texture do not meet their quality standards. This recall does not represent a food safety issue. No other Kozy Shack products are affected by this recall. Seward Co-op may have sold…

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Rose Street Multigrain Bread Recall

Rose Street is recalling their Multigrain Bread due to the presence of sesame seeds, an undeclared allergen. People who have allergies or sensitivities to sesame seeds could be at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No other Rose Street products are affected by this recall. Seward Co-op may…

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Bobo’s Apple Pie Stuffed Oat Bites Recall

Bobo’s is recalling their Apple Pie Stuffed Oat Bites due to an improper filling amount. This recall does not represent a food safety issue. Instead, the product is being recalled because it does not meet the quality standards Bobo’s expects for their products. No other Bobo’s products are affected by this recall. Seward Co-op may…

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Celebrate Juneteenth with Grilling

When Fresh Departments Buyer Aiesha Babu (she/her) was growing up in the Twin Cities, she used to go to a large Juneteenth celebration in St. Paul. It was an event that centered the Black community in a city where those were few and far between. “Being around Blackness is awesome,” Aiesha says, recalling the St.…

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Celebrating Pride at Seward Co-op

Happy Pride! For more than 50 years, Seward Co-op has been a place welcome to everyone. This June, and year-round, we’re proud to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, from staff to shoppers to vendors and everyone in between. Read on for ways to celebrate this year, learn about LGBTQ+-owned businesses whose products you can find at…

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Van Leeuwen Brown Sugar Chunk Ice Cream Recall

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has voluntarily recalled a single lot of its French Ice Cream products, “Brown Sugar Chunk,” because it contains walnuts, an undeclared allergen. People who are allergic or severely sensitive to walnuts could be at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No other Van Leeuwen…

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Jumpstart Your Garden with Starter Plants!

It’s May, and that means starter plants are making their way to Seward Co-op stores! We are excited to share that we are once again partnering with Community Foods producers this year to bring you a wide selection of starter plants: vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers for sale. All starter plants are priced at $4.99…

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22nd Annual CSA Fair Recap

The forecast may have been cloudy, but the 22nd Annual Seward Co-op CSA Fair was a clear success. Representatives from more than twenty local farms set up under the tent to meet and talk with community members about their available CSA shares, offer samples, and demonstrate the value of a robust local food system. From…

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Finding Opportunities for Growth at Seward Co-op

At Seward Co-op, we are grateful to be a place where people feel empowered to explore their professional and personal growth. There are so many talented staff members that make our stores run smoothly each day. Compassionate, welcoming staff like new Community Engagement Specialist Lizzie Voravong (she/her) add positivity to Seward Co-op and make our…

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Wellness Wednesday at Seward Co-op

Wellness Wednesday is here! On the fourth Wednesday of every month, receive 10% off supplements and personal care products, including regular and sale priced items. Discounted items include skin and hair care, supplements, vitamins, protein powder, deodorant, toothpaste, menstruation products, among others. Wellness Wednesday discounts are available to owners and non-owners alike, and can be…