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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.

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TRP Natural Eyes Recall

TRP Natural Eyes has issued a voluntary recall for its 15ml Gentle Eyes Lubricant Eye Drops because of issues that may affect the sterility of the product. The recalled eye drops may have been sold at both stores within the last 90 days. If you bought this product at Seward Co-op during those times, it…

Letter from the CEO – Fall 2026

This letter from the CEO comes from the fall issue of Seward Co-op’s quarterly newsletter publication Sprout! Read our newest issue to learn about products, upcoming events, and co-op staff. Dear Seward Co-op owners, Fall is approaching and our autumn calendars are filling up here at Seward Co-op with events like the annual board of…

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Cascadian Farms Raisin Bran Recall

Cascadian Farms has issued a recall of their Organic Raisin Bran Cereal due to the potential presence of dust and other foreign material in their product. Affected product may have been sold at both stores between March 30 – Aug. 31, 2026. If you bought Cascadian Farms Organic Raisin Bran Cereal from Seward Co-op during…

2026 Seward Co-op Annual Owner Meeting & Social Hour

Join us for drinks, tacos from Habanero Tacos, and socializing with fellow Seward Co-op owners as we return to Arbeiter Brewing for the Annual Owner Meeting. Our annual meeting features a report reviewing the past year of co-op financial and community impact. We’ll also be announcing our 2027 SEED and grant recipients, and the results…

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New Union Contract Ratified

Last week, UFCW 663 members at Seward Co-op came together and reached a fair agreement in just 4 bargaining sessions. Management and the bargaining members negotiated in good faith and worked collaboratively to reach an agreement that meets workers’ needs. The agreement was overwhelmingly ratified by staff. “The lower-cost healthcare options mean a lot to…