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Co+op Explorers

Co+op Explorers is a kids’ program through National Co+op Grocers (NCG), a business services cooperative for US retail food co-ops, including Seward Co-op. Enjoy some of their activity sheets below, from coloring pages to word searches, mazes, and more! SEE MORE FROM MICROGREENS

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Hu Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Recall

Hu Products has voluntarily recalled a single lot of its Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate Bar due to the possibility of the inclusion of hazelnuts, cashews, and/or almonds. People who have sensitivities or allergies to these nuts could be at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No other Hu…

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Dervish Mazza Product Safety Alert

Dervish Mazza has been working to correct some issues with premature mold formation on their “Silk Road” and “Feta Mint” dip products. There have been no associated illnesses or injuries reported. Seward Co-op may have sold this product in the past 90 days. These products were removed from shelves and back stock. If you purchased…

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Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month at Seward Co-op

This May, we’re celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. First proposed by Jeanie Jew, whose great grandfather was a Chinese immigrant and helped to build the transcontinental railroad, AANHPI month was introduced as legislation by former Representative Frank Horton and first honored in May 1979. May marks the arrival of the…

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The Co-op Creamery Building: A Brief History

“The Franklin Co-operative Creamery Association is the climax of an ideal which has for its goal the attainment of the highest degree of perfection in the production and distribution of Milk and its kindred products. In the pursuit of this ideal the Franklin elected to be founded on the Co-operative principle where service to the…

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and at Seward Co-op, we’re honoring the women who have played a significant role in the development of the co-op through their leadership, innovation, and spirit. Read about Annie Young, Gail Graham, and Rose Williams here and here. We would also like to take time to recognize the many women-led…

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Zand Vitamin C Recall

Zand has issued a voluntary recall of its Vitamin C lozenges because it was not satisfied with the quality of the product. Although this recall only impacts a limited number of packets, Zand has chosen to withdraw the product. There have been no illnesses, injuries, or allergic reactions as a result of this recall. Seward…

Let’s Toast to a New Year

The beginning of the year brings hope, sunshine, and for many, resolutions. Before the hard work begins to make your goals happen, start by ringing in the new year with friends, family, and loved ones. We’ve got some wonderful ideas to help snack and sip your way into party mode for New Year’s Eve. Mixers…

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Alpha Foods Burrito Recall

Alpha Foods has issued a voluntary recall of their Chik’n Fajita Burritos due to traces of the milk allergen casein. This recall is done out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of consumers. To date, there have been no illnesses or allergic reactions as a result of this recall. The Food and…

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Amy’s Burrito Recall

Amy’s Kitchen has issued a voluntary recall of a single lot of their single serving Gluten Free Bean and Cheese Burritos due to the potential presence of foreign material, visible white plastic. This recall is done out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of consumers. There have been no reports of illness…