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the-trans-dragon · 10 months ago

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Hello! Are you interested in learning how to navigate the FDA recall website? Here's a little information about it!

As of now, the website is at: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

Here's what you'll see when you visit:

Below this, you'll find two things:

- A search feature

- The comprehensive list.

How to interpret the list:

I will use the first item as an example. It says "2/10/2024" and "SaveMart."

Do I frequently by any "SaveMart" food? I don't know. I'm not familiar with that brand. Sometimes smaller, better-known brands are contained under these larger categories. So I will click on it:

Now I can see that "SaveMart" includes something else called "Lucky" and "Lucky California." I also see that this recall is about their "service deli chicken street taco kit" specifically.

Is that all the information I need? I will scroll down to read the Summary.

It's important to note WHY the product is being recalled! Some are "less serious" recalls, such as "oops, we said this product didn't have peanuts, but it might." (I say "less serious" because allergens are less of a health risk for the average person than pathogen contaminants like Listeria, E. coli, etc.) These "less serious" recalls can still indicate poor quality of production, so even if they aren't relevant to you, it's worth being aware of.

However, this recall is Listeria! What is Listeria? Often, the recall page will explain the contaminant and it's dangers. There is often other VERY IMPORTANT information too.

So I will scroll down and skim the next section:

Note, there is a description for Listeria.

But IMPORTANTLY, it notes that the risk comes specifically from cotija cheese from Rizo-Lopez Foods.

At this point, I'm not sure if other products containing this ingredient have issued recalls. Typically, recalls are made voluntarily by the brands/companies that sell the products. However, the FDA can also announce contaminants, if the companies do not volunteer that information. I will return to the main page and continue reading the recent recalls, looking for the Rizo-Lopez cojits cheese as I read about other recalls.

I click on the second one, Stater Bros., and hey! That looks familiar! Is it the same cheese? I scroll down to see:

Yep, same cheese!

And when I scroll down more, I find some very helpful information:

So, the FDA and CDC are investigating the outbreak. It's related to cojita and queso fresco. And, helpfully, there is a link for more information!

When I click the link, it takes me to a page for Rizo-López Foods, Inc, and their voluntary recall of dairy products. Tumblr says I can't add more pictures so here's some information from the page:

The recalled products were distributed nationwide by RLF and through distributors. Products also were sold at retail deli counters including, but not limited to, El Super, Cardenas Market, Northgate Gonzalez, Superior Groceries, El Rancho, Vallarta, Food City, La Michoacana, and Numero Uno Markets.

The recalled products include cheese, yogurt, and sour cream sold under the brand names Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo Bros, Rio Grande, Food City, El Huache, La Ordena, San Carlos, Campesino, Santa Maria, Dos Ranchitos, Casa Cardenas, and 365 Whole Foods Market.

Note that it discusses some of the places it was sold, and the brands it was sold under! If you have loved ones who buy the products, be a sweetheart and tell them.

At the bottom of this page is a BIG, HELPFUL SECTION OF PHOTOS of some affected products! You can screenshot those to reference at the store, and send the photos to loved ones.

If you are quick, you can scan a whole year's worth of recalls in 10-30 minutes. Then you just need to periodically check back for new ones!

Okay, hope that is helpful for someone! Stay up-to-date and stay safe! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

#sorenhoots #recalls #fda #references #guide #just tagging it so i can find it later lol :3

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myfoodguru · 3 months ago

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spookysaladchaos · 4 months ago

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Global Top 15 Companies Accounted for 39% of total Personal Care Glass Packaging market (QYResearch, 2021)

Glass Packaging is a widely accepted packaging method where glass is the trusted and proven packaging for health, taste and the environment.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global Personal Care Glass Packaging market size was value at US$ 3719 million in 2021 and is forecast to be a readjusted size of US$ 5241 million by 2028 with a CAGR of 4.95% during the forecast period 2022-2028.

The data for 2022 is an estimate, based on the historical data and the integrated view of industrial experts, manufacturers, distributors, and end users, etc.

Top-down and bottom-up approaches are used to validate the global Personal Care Glass Packaging market size and to estimate the market size for company, regional division, product type and application (end users). In the complete market engineering process, both top-down and bottom-up approaches along with several data triangulation methods have been extensively utilized to perform market estimation and market forecast for the overall market division and subdivision listed in this report. Extensive qualitative and further quantitative analysis has also been done from all the numbers arrived at in the complete market engineering process to list key information throughout the report.

According to the new market research report “Global Personal Care Glass Packaging Market Report 2023-2029”, published by QYResearch, the global Personal Care Glass Packaging market size is projected to reach USD 5.49 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period.

Figure. Global Personal Care Glass Packaging Market Size (US$ Million), 2018-2029

Figure. Global Personal Care Glass Packaging Top 15 Players Ranking and Market Share (Ranking is based on the revenue of 2022, continually updated)

The global key manufacturers of Personal Care Glass Packaging include Gerresheimer, Pochet Group, Zignago Vetro, HEINZ-GLAS, VERESCENCE, Stölzle Glas Group, PGP Glass, HNGIL, Vitro Packaging, Bormioli Luigi, etc.

In 2022, the global top five players had a share approximately 39.0% in terms of revenue.

About QYResearch

QYResearch founded in California, USA in 2007.It is a leading global market research and consulting company. With over 16 years’ experience and professional research team in various cities over the world QY Research focuses on management consulting, database and seminar services, IPO consulting, industry chain research and customized research to help our clients in providing non-linear revenue model and make them successful. We are globally recognized for our expansive portfolio of services, good corporate citizenship, and our strong commitment to sustainability. Up to now, we have cooperated with more than 60,000 clients across five continents. Let’s work closely with you and build a bold and better future.

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#Personal Care Glass Packaging

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treeremovalpensacola · 8 months ago

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Behind the scenes of an irrigation passion project

If you're in the Pensacola area, then you have probably already experienced the need for having to remove a tree or stump or getting your tree's trimmed. The cost of tree removal varies depending on a few factors, such as: - The type of tree that needs to be removed - The size of the tree - The location of the tree - The condition of the tree Pensacola Tree Removal offers competitive pricing for our tree removal services. For a full list of services Tree removal services visit https://treeservicespensacola.com/tree-removal-pensacola/ for a fast, friendly and reliable quote that you can count on. This will help not only beautify your property but also is the safest way to do it. Max Moreno, director of technology and water management for Everthrive Landscape Co., says the opportunity for this project came from his relationship with Hannah Standerfer, farm manager at the Second Harvest Food Bank in Irvine, Calif. Max Moreno Standerfer previously worked with Moreno as an intern at Bemus Landscape, in San Clemente, Calif., where Moreno served as the director of water conservation for several years. “(Second Harvest Food Bank) had some land from the (University of California) South Coast Research and Extension Center,” Moreno says. “I got together with them and a distributor to donate my time and expertise so that we can create these drip beds so that they can produce fresh vegetables (for the community.)” Moreno says Hunter Industries and Imperial Sprinkler Supply, an irrigation distributor with locations in Southern California, aided with the project by donating materials, including a solar-powered irrigation controller from Hunter. “Now (the food bank) is cultivating a lot of fresh vegetables on 93 raised beds throughout the property. It’s going to help a lot of these low-income families to have nutritious food for the community,” Moreno adds. Moreno and his team of volunteers utilized Netafim Techline drip lines and Hunter valves for the raised beds. The project utilizes both potable and recycled water supplied by the Irvine Ranch Water District. Even with all the help, the project was not without challenges. Moreno says getting the water from the source to the beds was among the most challenging problems he and his team faced. “It’s a really large open space, so getting the water from the point of connection from where it is street side to where these raised planter beds was a bit of challenge,” he says. “We used a bit of irrigation equations to figure out pressure and elevation changes.” The entire process took around a month, Moreno says, with help from community volunteers — many of whom had no previous experience with drip irrigation installation. “I had to educate the volunteers on how to do drip installation,” he says. “So not only was it an installation, but it also ended up being used as a class on how to install a drip irrigation system.” Not only did Moreno see the installation as an opportunity to help those in need, it served as a way to potentially introduce volunteers to the idea of a career in irrigation. “Every time we do anything with irrigation, not only do we talk about how we got our start and how it’s a potential career path,” he says. “It also helps (homeowners) to understand why it’s actually really important to pay attention to their irrigation systems. That’s always one of my driving points in any kind of situation like this.” The post Behind the scenes of an irrigation passion project first appeared on Landscape Management.

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ovpwebnetwork · 1 year ago

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USDA Recall,

Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Patty Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/tyson-foods-inc--recalls-chicken-patty-product-due-possible-foreign-matter

MDARD food inspectors should conduct recall audit checks during routine inspections or as directed.

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2023 – Tyson Foods, Inc. a Berryville, Ark., establishment, is recalling approximately 29,819 pounds of fully cooked, breaded, shaped chicken patty product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal pieces, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The frozen chicken patties were produced on September 5, 2023. The following product is subject to recall [view labels]:

29-oz. Plastic bag packages containing “Tyson FULLY COOKED FUN NUGGETS BREADED SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES” with a Best If Used By date of SEP 04, 2024, and lot codes 2483BRV0207, 2483BRV0208, 2483BRV0209 and 2483BRV0210.

The product subject to recall bears establishment number “P-7211” located on the back on the package. The product was shipped to distributors in Alabama, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin for further distribution to the retail level.

The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS that it had received consumer complaints reporting small metal pieces in the chicken patty product.

There has been one reported minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Tyson Consumer Relations at (855)-382-3101. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Laura Burns, Vice President of External Communications, Tyson Foods, Inc. at (479)-719-9890 or [email protected].

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to [email protected]. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

Company Information

TYSON FOODS, INC.

Berryville, AR

ESTABLISHMENT ID

M7211+P7211

PROCESSING CATEGORY

Fully Cooked - Not Shelf Stable

Company Contact Information

COMPANY CONTACT

Tyson Consumer Relations

(855)-382-3101

COMPANY CONTACT

Tyson Foods, Inc.

Laura Burns, Vice President of External Communications

(479)-719-9890

[email protected]

QUESTIONS?

Phone: 800-292-3939

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wausaupilot · 1 year ago

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Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Patty Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

The product was shipped to distributors in Alabama, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin for further distribution to the retail level.

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#afternoon update #food recall #Tyson

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ussweetners · 1 year ago

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virginiaprelawland · 2 years ago

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The Legal Dilemma of MLMs

By Elizabeth Wolnik, George Mason University Class of 2024

April 23, 2023

Multi-level marketing businesses, or MLMs, have gained increasing popularity in the last 10 years. They often involve selling products to family and friends and recruiting them to do the same [1]. The MLM industry has accounted for $35.2 billion in retail sales in 2019 and there were approximately 6.8 million distributors during that period [4]. MLMs usually target stay at home mothers, immigrants, minorities, and lower-income communities, promising them full time income by working only part time [6]. The most popular ways MLM distributors sell their products are either directly to a customer, from the distributor or the customer’s home, or through online means [1]. Most MLM companies say that you can make money in two ways: by selling their products to “retail” customers who are not involved in the MLM, or by recruiting new distributors and earning commissions based on what they buy and sell. The people you recruit then become your sales network, or “downline” [1]. Signing up participants provides a financial incentive for current distributors [2]. New recruits are brought into the company with the “being your own boss” and “living your best life” taglines on the MLM’s social media accounts. However, most MLM success stories are from people who joined a company on the ground floor and grew their massive downline from that point, not from selling products [4].

There is no documented history of the origin of MLMs [8]. However, it is generally believed that the concept of MLMs is owed to Nutralite (formerly known as the California Vitamin Company), which produces food supplement products. The concept of MLM selling almost emerged accidentally, when distributors of Nutralite discovered that they were generating more profit by referring their friends and family to business opportunities with Nutralite. The concept known as “pyramid selling” became implemented into the company’s practices, which created a system to recognize and reward the distributors who recruited other distributors for the company. Because of this, Nutralite achieved immense growth and profits in the following years, and other famous MLMs like Avon, Tupperware, and Herbalife also followed their success [8].

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), core consumer protection principles are applicable to every participant in the MLM industry [3]. This includes direct selling, which is the most common way to sell products in MLMs. This includes person-to-person selling in locations other than a typical retail establishment and social media. Typically, an MLM will distribute products or services through a network of salespeople who are not employees of the company and do not receive a salary or wage. Instead, these salespeople are treated as contractors who may earn income depending on their own revenues and expenses [3].

Many MLM businesses are legal, but with the business structure being very similar to a pyramid scheme, getting involved with an MLM has made people more cautious. The people at the top earn the most while those who are recruited earn less [2]. Most people who join an MLM make little to no money and some even go into debt. The most common way to tell an MLM apart from a pyramid scheme is that a legitimate MLM will pay its distributors based on their sales to retail customers without having to recruit new distributors [1].

Promoters of pyramid schemes often state that people can quit their job and “get rich quick” by selling their company’s products [1]. However, in a pyramid scheme, this is not possible. Your income will be directly based on how many people you recruit, not how many products you sell. Pyramid schemes are set up to encourage everyone to keep recruiting people in order to keep a constant stream of new distributors and their money flowing into the business. Often in a pyramid scheme, distributors will be encouraged or even required to buy a certain amount of product at regular intervals, even if they already have more inventory than they can sell. Distributors may also have to pay repeated fees for training sessions or expensive marketing materials that are required by the company. A company involved in a pyramid scheme may also promise a distributor certain luxury goods like bonuses, vacations, and cars once they reach a certain sales goal. However, only a handful of distributors ever make enough sales to receive these rewards. Eventually most distributors find out that no matter how hard they work, it is impossible to sell all of their inventory or recruit enough people to make money. In the end, most people run out of money, have to quit, and lose everything that they invested into the company [1].

The FTC’s official stance on MLMs is that they are assumed legitimate until proven otherwise and operate on a case-by-case basis for issues with these companies [4]. However, the FTC does enforce laws and regulations that relate to advertising, sales, billing, privacy, data security and more that apply to MLMs [3]. When evaluating an MLM business, the FTC focuses on how the whole structure operates. It also considers the company’s marketing representation, participant experiences, the compensation plan, and the incentives that the compensation plan creates [3]. The most important case that still impacts MLMs today is the Koscot decision, which was based on the 1975 United States v. Koscot case. In this, the judge ruled that MLM companies must base distributor pay on actual retail sales to customers, and not on how many recruits they bring in or how much inventory they sell wholesale to those recruits [4].

The deception of MLM companies has been a longstanding practice, particularly in the health and wellness industry. Herbalife has an annual revenue of $4.5 billion and was founded in 1980 [5]. Herbalife is known for their ever-evolving inventory of weight management and nutritional supplement products [4]. In 2016 the FTC found that Herbalife “deceived consumers into believing that they could earn substantial money” by selling its products. This led to “substantial economic injury to many of its distributors”. Because of this Herbalife was ordered to restructure its business and pay a $200 million settlement. A social media post of the company Plexus, which sells powdered weight loss drinks, was flagged by the FTC for claiming the drink could prevent the transmission of COVID-19 [4].

In 2014 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged MLM company Avon with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by failing to put controls in place to detect and prevent payments and gifts to Chinese government officials from consultants of the company [7]. Avon is one of the top three MLMs in the United States and was founded in 1886. They have a total annual revenue of $5.7 billion [5]. The SEC alleged that Avon’s subsidiary in China made $8 million worth of payments in cash, gifts, travel, and entertainment to gain access to Chinese officials implementing and overseeing direct selling regulations in China [7]. Avon received the first direct selling business license in China in March of 2006. The improper payments were also made to Chinese officials in order to avoid fines or negative press that could have impacted Avon’s clean corporate image required to obtain the license. In some instances, payments were concealed by falsely recording the transactions as employee business expenses or as reimbursed third party vendor fees. Avon agreed to pay a total of $135 million to settle these charges [7].

Attorney Ted Lidow says that “There are really only two groups of people who are positioned to crack down on shady MLMs. That includes regulators, like the FTC or the SEC, or former MLM distributors themselves” [4]. Because most MLM companies include a mandatory arbitration clause in their contracts, disputes with distributors must be handled outside of the court system. Even if an MLM agrees to settle with a distributor and pay for the damages, their misconduct does not become part of the public record [4].

Arguably, the most well-known MLM company is LuLaRoe. Founded by Mark and DeAnne Stidham, LuLaRoe was created to offer mothers the chance to earn money to support their family [9]. The company grew rapidly thanks to the rise of Facebook live, with LuLaRoe reporting $1.8 billion in clothing sales in 2016. LuLaRoe allowed retailers to livestream their clothing sales on Facebook, which set them apart from other MLMs. LuLaRoe promised wealth to the people who joined the company, and said that if people sold enough products, they could earn privileges like cruises and bonuses [9].

In February 2021, it was announced that LuLaRoe would pay $4.75 million to resolve a consumer protection lawsuit filed by Attorney Bob Ferguson [10]. In 2019, Ferguson asserted that LuLaRoe was operating as a pyramid scheme, as well as alleging that they made unfair and deceptive misrepresentations regarding the profitability of being an independent retailer. One LuLaRoe executive claimed that “so many of our retailers are making amazing money doing this part time” and a “huge number of people sell $15,000 to $20,000 each month”. But instead of profiting, many of the company’s distributors were going into debt with unsold merchandise that they could not return without losing money [10].

Ferguson’s lawsuit claimed that LuLaRoe violated the Washington Anti-Pyramid Promotional Scheme Act and the Consumer Protection Act [10]. In addition to the other claims, Ferguson also challenged the company’s unlawful bonus structure and unfair refund policy. The refund policy allowed retailers to receive a 90% refund for certain unsold inventory purchased within the last year. However, many retailers did not receive the promised 90%, some waited months before receiving their refund, and some received no refund at all. The lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court prohibits LuLaRoe from operating as a pyramid scheme. The court is also ordering that LuLaRoe be more transparent with retailers to avoid future deception. Ferguson will provide $4 million to Washington residents who were deceived and lost money due to LuLaRoe’s illegal business practices, which comes out to approximately 3,000 residents according to the Attorney General’s office [10].

Even though there are legitimate MLMs that can provide an honest income for their distributors, it is important to be aware of common pyramid scheme tactics to tell the difference between the two. If promoters are making extravagant promises about your earning potential or emphasizing the importance of recruiting others, then the company is likely a pyramid scheme [1]. Promoters of pyramid schemes play on your emotions like saying that you could lose the opportunity if you don’t act now or discourage you from researching the company. If you think you might be starting to get involved in a pyramid scheme, it is best to not only research the company but to also research what other distributors’ experiences have been. It is also important to consider the products you would potentially be selling and if they are of actual quality. Understanding the costs and refund policy of the company is also crucial. Having someone who is not affiliated with the company, like a lawyer, read the company’s paperwork and contracts could be the difference between making a living for yourself and going into debt [1].

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[1] https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/multi-level-marketing-businesses-pyramid-schemes#:~:text=Businesses%20that%20involve%20selling%20products,MLMs%20are%20illegal%20pyramid%20schemes.

[2] https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/multi-level-marketing.asp

[3] https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/business-guidance-concerning-multi-level-marketing

[4] https://money.com/mlm-vs-pyramid-scheme/

[5] https://www.titlemax.com/discovery-center/lifestyle/the-top-25-mlms-by-revenue/

[6] https://www.business.com/articles/mlms-target-women-and-immigrants/#:~:text=Predatory%20MLMs%20prey%20on%20vulnerable,savvy%20about%20local%20business%20practices.

[7] https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2014-285

[8] https://www.managementstudyguide.com/multi-level-marketing-history.htm

[9] https://time.com/6096777/lularich-true-story-amazon/

[10] https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/lularoe-pay-475-million-resolve-ag-ferguson-s-lawsuit-over-pyramid-scheme

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total-food-service · 2 years ago

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distributors in new York - totalfood.com

Total Food Service’s Restaurant Food Distributors resource page offers a comprehensive national listing of wholesale foodservice and restaurant food distributors. From the Metro New York area including NY, NJ, and CT, to key national marketplaces including Los Angeles and San Francisco, California (CA) and Chicago (IL), the restaurant/foodservice professional will find a one-stop resource below. Visit https://totalfood.com/food-distributors/ for more information.

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nwbeerguide · 2 years ago

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Maui Brewing Company announces expanded availability of their beers in more locations in Southern California and Central Coast.

Press Release

Kihei, Hawaii (April 4, 2023) – Maui Brewing Company continues to extend its distribution footprint by increasing the number of distributor partners in Southern California and the Central Coast.

Distribution partners Allied Beverages in San Luis Obispo County and North Santa Barbara County, Scout Distribution in Kern County along with areas of Lancaster, Palmdale and Victorville, Gillespie Distributing Co. in Inyo and Mono Counties, and Alford Beverages in Imperial County are achieving placements for year-round favorites such as Bikini Blonde Lager at select Albertsons, Vons, Ralphs, and Target stores. Along with Maui Brewing, Maui Hard Seltzer will be available at select BEVMO!, CVS, and Whole Foods locations, as well as local independent liquor stores, restaurants, and bars.

In addition to these placements, Maui Brewing baseball fans can enjoy Bikini Blonde Lager at Dodger Stadium throughout the season. For admirers of Maui’s Coconut Hiwa Porter, Buffalo Wild Wings in California will on April 4th begin featuring the brew with toasted coconut on draught, while The Greek Theatre in LA will carry the porter in cans.

"We are excited to expand our distribution footprint in the state of California,” claimed Adam Stockton, Division Director – West for Craft ‘Ohana. “We feel we have aligned ourselves with great wholesale partners that will allow us to reach a wider audience and make it easier for Maui fans to find our brands."

To locate products near you, enter your zip code in the online finders at Maui Brewing Co. and Maui Hard Seltzer.

The MBC team are stewards of their communities and the ‘aina, and curators of the craft beer way of life. Their beers have been recognized worldwide for quality and innovation.

For more information, visit MauiBrewing.com or follow @MauiBrewingCo on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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About Maui Brewing Company

Founded in 2005, Maui Brewing Company is Hawaii’s largest craft brewery. MBC is based on Maui, with its grid-independent production brewery, full-service restaurant and tasting room in Kihei, as well as restaurants in Lahaina (Maui), Kailua (Oahu), and Waikiki (Oahu). Maui Brewing Company is available in 26 states, 1 district, and 2 international countries with more areas to follow.

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SSC — Successful Mergers & Acquisitions over the years!

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