On September 7, Westby issued a voluntary recall of its 4% cottage cheese (16 oz. and 24 oz. containers) due to the possible presence of alkaline phosphatase, a naturally occurring enzyme in milk that is typically deactivated during pasteurization. Between August 17, 2016 and August 26, 2016, Seward Co-op may have sold products affected by…  Read More →

There’s no better way to celebrate the warmer days than with a cookout or leisurely picnic with local, seasonal ingredients from Seward Co-op. Swing by either of our locations and peruse our selection of ethically sourced grilling items! Then sit back, relax and enjoy the sunshine and warm breezes during picnicking, grilling, camping and other…  Read More →

On May 1, Doctor Kracker issued a voluntary recall of its Pumpkin Seed Cheddar Cheese Crackers, because they may contain undeclared milk, not listed as an ingredient on the label. Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.…  Read More →

Hello, Garden of Life LLC is voluntarily withdrawing a Garden of Life RAW MEAL protein powders because they have the potential to contain Salmonella Virchow. Between Sept. 1, 2015, and Jan. 30,2016, Seward Co-op may have sold products with lot numbers affected by this recall at both the Franklin and Friendship stores. See list below.…  Read More →

Garden of Life LLC is voluntarily withdrawing a limited quantity of its Raw Meal Organic Shake & Meal chocolate, original, vanilla and vanilla chai because they have the potential to contain Salmonella Virchow. Though Garden of Life routinely performs pathogen testing on every finished good lot to ensure safety and no product has ever tested…  Read More →

General Mills announced a voluntary Class 1 recall involving 10 ounce bags of frozen Cascadian Farm Cut Beans produced over two days in March 2014. The recall is being issued as a precaution after one package of finished product tested positive for the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. No related illnesses have been reported. Affected product…  Read More →

Are you planning on running for the Board of Directors at Seward Co-op? All candidates are required to attend one orientation meeting and one board meeting to be eligible to run in the election. Orientation meetings are Wednesday, July 22 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 25 at 10 a.m. in the Seward Co-op Creamery…  Read More →

The Seward Co-op Deli is voluntarily recalling its Green Split Pea Soup sold from the Deli Grab and Go dated 3/18/15 and 3/19/15 due to small metallic bits found in soup by a customer. If you purchased Deli-made Green Split Pea Soup from our Grab and Go on these dates, check for the following PLUs…  Read More →

Spring is coming and there’s such a sweet balm in the air already. But along with the lovely temperatures, allergy sufferers (and bees!) know there’s pollen in the air already, too. If you’re prone to spring-time allergies, now is the perfect time to start taking preventative measures against allergy symptoms for the coming year. Some…  Read More →

March means Banana Month at Seward Co-op, so watch for specials and deals on Equal Exchange bananas throughout the month. According to the USDA, the average American eats 26 pounds of bananas per year. That’s a lot of bananas — and a big opportunity for impact. Most bananas are grown on giant plantations as a…  Read More →