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FDA and CDC Provide Update on E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce

National NewsBy Tamar Lutz December 5, 2019

FDA and CDC have posted updates for the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to romaine lettuce harvested in Salinas, California. FDA and states continues to investigate the cause of this outbreak. FDA immediately sent investigators to three farms identified in the traceback investigation. Investigators have sampled soil, animal droppings, compost, water and other environmental sources. These samples along with other information collected…

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FDA Raises Health Concerns Regarding CBD

National NewsBy Tamar Lutz December 5, 2019

The agency issues warnings to consumers and manufacturers By NACS Online // December 02, 2019 WASHINGTON—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently updated its position on CBD, saying that the cannabis derivative may have the potential to harm users, reports Marketwatch. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is derived from the cannabis plant and is believed to be nonintoxicating.…

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FDA Issues Warning On CBD Products, As Market Continues To Develop

National NewsBy Tamar Lutz December 5, 2019

By Shaken News Daily The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is again sounding an alarm against CBD-infused food products and supplements, noting that it “cannot conclude that CBD is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) among qualified experts for its use in human or animal food.” Specifically, the FDA raised concerns about possible liver toxicity,…

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LIPARI FOODS NAMES TIM WALLS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Michigan NewsBy Tamar Lutz November 21, 2019

WARREN, MICH. – On November 18th, Lipari Foods announced Tim Walls has been named President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. As President and COO, Walls will oversee all company operations. He will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Thom Lipari. “By bringing Tim into this new role, we are ensuring the existing operations continue…

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New Deloitte Study Looks Ahead To The Future of Fresh

Business NewsBy Tamar Lutz November 21, 2019

By The Shelby Report // November 15, 2019 Two-thirds of shoppers have increased their spending on fresh foods over the past two years, with more than 60 percent of consumers spending up to 30 percent of their average monthly grocery budget on this category, according to the Deloitte “Future of Fresh” survey released November 13th. KEY…

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Family Business Transfers In An Uncertain Landscape

Business NewsBy Tamar Lutz November 21, 2019

By: Randall A. Denha, J.D., LL.M.* When a family business owner’s goal is to ultimately pass ownership of the business on to the next generation, business succession planning and the owner’s estate planning are inextricably linked. The most difficult issues and decisions presented in the family business succession planning context often relate to business control…

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State liquor distributor resets delivery orders this week to improve system operation

Michigan NewsBy Tamar Lutz November 14, 2019

Lansing, Mich. – Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), one of Michigan’s major distribution agents handling liquor and wine warehousing and delivery to local retailers, announced that customers with standard delivery dates of Wednesday, Nov. 13, Thursday Nov. 14 and Friday Nov. 15 will not receive their orders. Those customers will need to reorder on their usual…

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Trump Pursues Federal E-Cigarette Age Hike

National NewsBy Tamar Lutz November 14, 2019

The White House aims to raise the age to purchase electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21 By NACS Online // November 11, 2019 WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump Friday announced that his administration will pursue raising the federal minimum age to purchase electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21 as a way to combat youth vaping, reports AP News.…

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Employer webinar announcement – November 2019

Ohio NewsBy Tamar Lutz November 8, 2019

By Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Please join us for the November employer update webinar. This month, we’ll discuss the role of a third-party administrator (TPA) and what defines a professional employment organization (PEO). We’ll also discuss program updates, important dates, and our monthly safety tip. The webinar will last about 20 minutes. You can view the…

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Register Now for Treasury’s End-of-the-Year Seminars

Michigan NewsBy Tamar Lutz November 8, 2019

Treasury routinely hosts free educational seminars throughout Michigan connecting businesses, tax service providers, and other stakeholders with Treasury representatives. These seminars provide an opportunity to learn about important tax processing and tax compliance topics as well as Treasury updates. Our ongoing goal through this outreach program is to enhance communication, foster a culture of taxpayer service, and develop…

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