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Staff Makes the Deli & Bakery

For nearly 40 years, Seward Co-op has been offering a variety of freshly prepared foods from an in-house Deli. The Deli has grown into a staple department at both stores since 1987. From seasonal goodies in the Grab & Go coolers and Bakery case to the Hot, Soup, and Salad Bars, you can a wide…

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So Delicious Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Recall

Danone has issued a recall for their So Delicious Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Pints with “Best By” dates on or before April 3, 2028 because of the potential presence of foreign material within the cashew inclusions. It is unclear when we may have sold this recalled So Delicious Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen…

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Miyoko’s Salted Butter Recall

Miyoko’s European Style Salted Butter has been recalled by the producer due to high yeast content that does not match their quality standards. Further testing has shown that there could potentially be E. Coli.* The recalled product may have been sold at the Friendship store within the last 90 days (June 4 – Sept. 2,…

Preserve Summer’s Bounty

Early fall brings an abundance of produce to the co-op shelves, gardens, and CSA boxes. Although a joyous time, it can also be overwhelming when we’re not sure what to do with so much abundance. How do we keep from wasting food? Preservation! The many methods of preserving food will allow you to enjoy the…

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Celebrate Latinx Identities this September and October

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…

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Pack + Bulk Coffee Recall at Friendship

Seward Co-op has issued a recall for product dispensed by one of our Bulk coffee grinders at the Friendship store on 38th St. Metal shavings were reported in ground coffee at Seward Co-op’s Friendship store on Sept. 3, 2026. Any coffee beans used in the Bulk department’s self-service coffee grinder between 8 a.m.—12 p.m. may be…

Small-scale Farming Keeps Food Systems Safer

This summer has been full of heavily publicized food recalls from large-scale producers like Taylor Farms. Just weeks after news of cyclosporiasis outbreaks linked to leafy greens hit the mainstream, eggs, jalapeños, sprouts, and blueberries have been flagged by the FDA for possible salmonella contamination. Lately, many conversations with Seward Co-op shoppers in the Produce…

Bogart’s Doughnuts Co.

About Bogart’s Doughnuts Co. Bogart’s Doughnuts Co. founder, Anne Rucker, has always loved baking. In 2011, while working as an attorney and running a food blog on the side, she applied for a stand at the Kingfield and Fulton Farmers Markets in Minneapolis. Her doughnuts quickly became a community favorite, and she spent the next…

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Everything Sprouts Recall

Co-op Partners Warehouse has initiated a recall of Everything Sprouts’ Robust Radish Sprouts Mix*, Alfalfa Sprouts, Organic Alfalfa Sprouts, and Salad Blend Organic Sprouts due to Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli, Salmonella cases linked to the products. The recalled product has been removed from our shelves. However, Seward-made products are also impacted by this recall, specifically…

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Behind the Pie: Look Into Seward Co-op’s Bakery

Seward Co-op’s Bakery has been turning out scratch-made pies for years, especially during the Harvest season. Ensuring a delicious pie made with care is part of your holiday spread isn’t something that can happen without dedicated staff like C (he/they), the Bakery Supervisor at the Franklin store.