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CVS Health to partner with Y-USA to help cancer survivors and those at risk of diabetes

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health today ( September 12, 2016) announced that it has partnered with the YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) to help expand two programs that provide critical support to people across the country: the Diabetes Prevention Program and the nationally recognized LIVESTRONG Foundation at the YMCA program. "At CVS…

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MIH Marketing and Sales recalls various meat and poultry products that were stored under insanitary conditions

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — MIH Marketing and Sales, a Beebe, AR. establishment, is recalling approximately 662,049 pounds of various meat and poultry products that were stored under insanitary conditions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Sept. 10, 2016). The raw chicken breast fillet, chicken thigh, chicken drum,…

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USDA FSIS: Savory Foods recalls pork rind products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

WASHINGTON, 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Savory Foods, a Portsmouth, OH establishment, is recalling approximately 32,928 pounds of pork rind products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains wheat, a known allergen which is not declared on the product…

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Avon Foundation funded study explores breast cancer prevalence and mortality rates among U.S. Hispanics and Hispanic subgroups

MIAMI, FLA., 2016-Sep-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (SEPTEMBER 8, 2016), at the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade’s biennial Breast Cancer Forum, healthcare providers, breast cancer survivors, and leading care advocates from across the nation gathered for the release of the new Avon Foundation funded study: Breast Cancer Among Hispanic Subgroups in the U.S., which was…

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Wegmans Food Markets announces influenza vaccine for 2016-2017 flu season is now available

ROCHESTER, N.Y., 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The influenza vaccine for the 2016-2017 flu season is now available at all Wegmans Food Markets locations. At Wegmans, receiving the flu vaccination is as easy as picking up a few items for dinner – just stop by the store pharmacy during normal business hours; no need for…

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ShopRite celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its in-store Registered Dietitian program with calendar of events

KEASBEY, NJ, 2016-Sep-10 — /EPR Retail News/ —  ShopRite, operating more than 260 supermarkets throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland, announced today (September 8, 2016) that it will officially celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its in-store Registered Dietitian program with a series of events, giveaways, health and wellness workshops, cooking demonstrations…

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Catch Every Kid initiative launches to promote childhood immunizations throughout Washington state

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (Sep. 8th, 2016) kicks off Catch Every Kid, Group Health Foundation’s effort to promote childhood immunizations throughout Washington state. The campaign is asking parents to vaccinate their children, encourage discussions with friends and neighbors about the importance of vaccinating children, and to donate to the Foundation so more…

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HHS and Walgreens to distribute more than $10 million worth of free flu shot vouchers for uninsured Americans this flu season

Washington, D.C & Deerfield, Ill., 2016-Sep-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with Walgreens, will help provide more than $10 million worth of free flu shot vouchers this flu season to improve flu immunization rates among uninsured Americans. Through the initiative, which is in its seventh…

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Sports medicine: Sway ConcussionTest iOS app available for purchase on swaymedical.com

TULSA, OK, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sway Medical LLC (Sway) would like to announce its official availability in all European Union Countries. Sway was issued its CE Mark after being marketed in the United States and Canada for two years. This is significant because European sports organizations ranging from youth through pro level now…

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CVS Health rolls out its annual free health services campaign, Project Health

  CVS Health rolls out its annual free health services campaign, Project Health   WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — In its continuing commitment to help improve access to health care for all Americans, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today (September 7, 2016) announced the rollout of Project Health, its annual free health services campaign, at select CVS…

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Apple launches Apple Watch Series 2 packed with fitness and health capabilities

San Francisco, 2016-Sep-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (SEPTEMBER 7, 2016), Apple introduced Apple Watch Series 2, the next generation of the world’s most popular smartwatch. Apple Watch Series 2 is packed with incredible fitness and health capabilities including a water resistance 50 meter rating for swimming,* and built-in GPS so users can now run without…

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CVS Health launches in-store fundraising campaign to benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C)

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health, the nation's largest pharmacy innovation company, launched an in-store fundraising campaign today (September 6, 2016) at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide to benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, that supports innovative cancer research that gets new therapies to patients quickly…

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Defense Commissary Agency observes Food Safety Month with food safety tips from experts

FORT LEE, Va., 2016-Sep-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — When it comes to food safety, a few simple precautions at home could prevent a trip to the emergency room, Defense Commissary Agency officials say. "Commissary patrons have just as important a role to play in protecting themselves from foodborne illnesses as our food safety inspectors," said Chris…

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Saffron Road recalls select Lemongrass Basil Chicken with Basmati Rice due to possible contamination of glass/hard plastic

St. Louis, MO, 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Saffron Road is recalling select dates of Lemongrass Basil Chicken with Basmati Rice because the product may be contaminated with glass/hard plastic. Schnucks customers are urged to check for: Saffron Road Lemongrass Basil Chicken with Basmati Rice UPC: 85706300207 Sell By/Use By: 8/19/2017 and 10/29/2017 Schnucks customers may return any affected product…

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CVS Health president and CEO Larry Merlo to present at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today (Aug. 31, 2016) announced that Larry Merlo, the company's president and chief executive officer, will be speaking to investors at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference on September 13, 2016, at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET. An audio webcast of the event will be…

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Walgreens and Prime Therapeutics announce partnership

DEERFIELD, Ill. & ST. PAUL, Minn., 2016-Aug-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens and Prime Therapeutics (Prime), a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), today ( August 29, 2016 ) announced a long-term strategic alliance that includes a new retail pharmacy network agreement and the combination of the companies’ central specialty pharmacy and mail service businesses. The alliance between…

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Rite Aid announces availability of naloxone without prescription in 13 states

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Aug-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid announced today (Aug. 29, 2016) that naloxone, a medication that can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is now available at their pharmacies in 13 states without a prescription, subject to state regulations. Previously, naloxone, which can be administered by injection…

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The Rite Aid Foundation to help further with ongoing flood relief efforts across the greater Baton Rouge area

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Aug-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Rite Aid Foundation announced today an additional $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross Louisiana Capital Area to help with ongoing flood relief efforts across the greater Baton Rouge area. The donation will be used to provide 11,000 comfort kits, containing personal hygiene products and snacks,…

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Walgreens Boots Alliance to purchase AmerisourceBergen common stock by exercising 2nd tranche of warrants

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today (25 August 2016) announced that it had agreed with AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC) to amend the second tranche of warrants held by Walgreens Boots Alliance to purchase AmerisourceBergen common stock, so as to permit the immediate exercise of these warrants. The warrants…

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MIGROS RUFT VIER GORGONZOLA-PRODUKTE ZURÜCK

MIGROS RUFT VIER GORGONZOLA-PRODUKTE ZURÜCK   Zürich, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Bei Stichprobenkontrollen von Gorgonzola Selezione Reale 200 g des Lieferanten Cetra wurden krankheitserregende Listerien nachgewiesen. Eine Gesundheitsgefährdung kann nicht ausgeschlossen werden. Aus Sicherheitsgründen ruft die Migros vorsorglich vier Gorgonzola-Produkte des Lieferanten Cetra zurück. Der Rückruf betrifft folgende Produkte: Artikelbezeichnung Artikel-Nr. Preis neu CHF Gorgonzola Selezione Reale, 200 g 2125.872.000.00 In allen M-Filialen…

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Colruyt, OKay and Solucious recall Everyday orange juice 100 % pure squeezed due to presence of yeast saccharomyces

Halle, Belgium, 2016-Aug-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Following reports of customers, we found the yeast saccharomyces in the 100% pure squeezed orange juice of Everyday (fresh market, plastic 2 l bottle). Saccharomyces is a yeast that converts sugars into gas making it possible for the bottle to tear or burst open (especially during transport). There is…

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Get your flu shot at Meijer and help fight hunger

Get your flu shot at Meijer and help fight hunger   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2016-Aug-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer is encouraging customers to get flu shots early this fall by donating $5 to its signature hunger relief program, called Simply Give, for each flu shot administered at its 230 stores. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer will donate…

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Food Marketing Institute comments on FDA guidance for the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule

ARLINGTON, VA, 2016-Aug-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Vice President, Food Safety Programs, Hilary Thesmar PhD, RD, offered the following statement on today’s (August 23, 2016) announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on its draft guidance for the Preventive Controls for Human Food rule. Thesmar said, “While the Preventive Controls…

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Green Bay Dressed Beef recalls beef brain products due to possible contamination of specified risk materials

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Green Bay Dressed Beef, LLC, doing business as American Foods Group, LLC, a Green Bay, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,420 pounds of beef brain products that may be contaminated with specified risk materials (SRM) the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today (Aug…

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Bloomingdale’s and NYC artist Greg Lamarche partner for 100% Bloomingdale’s fall campaign

New York, NY, 2016-Aug-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — For Fall 2016, Bloomingdale's has teamed up with NYC artist Greg Lamarche to illuminate the retailer's 100% Bloomingdale's fall campaign. Born and raised in New York City, Lamarche's inspiration comes from the energy of the city and its role as an incubator of graffiti art. Lamarche's artistic…

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RediClinic and Hackensack Meridian Health to open convenient care clinics inside select Rite Aid pharmacies

Camp Hill, Pa. and Wall, NJ, 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — RediClinic, a leading operator of retail clinics, and Hackensack Meridian Health, the most comprehensive and integrated Network in New Jersey, today announced the formation of a joint venture to open convenient care clinics inside select Rite Aid pharmacies in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties…

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USDA FSIS announces that Panna Café Express To Go Inc. recalls various meat and poultry products produced without benefit of federal inspection

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Panna Café Express To Go Inc., a North Miami Beach, Fla., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,951 pounds of various meat and poultry products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and used the USDA marks of inspection without authorization, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and…

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USDA issues food safety tips this back-to-school season

WASHINGTON, 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Back to school, back to the books, back in the saddle, or back in the car for those of us shuttling students to and from school. The new school year means its back to packing lunches and after school snacks for students, scouts, athletes, dancers, and all the other…

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SPAR Switzerland launches two new healthy SPAR Natur pur snacks: Organic spelt cookies and organic mini corn cakes

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2016-Aug-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Switzerland is helping customers to stay fit and strong with the launch of two new healthy SPAR Natur pur snacks: Organic spelt cookies and organic mini corn cakes. A healthy snack can help increase performance and concentration in day-to-day life, be that at school, at work or…

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CVS Health Research Institute study reveals medication adherence interventions on patients with common chronic conditions is extraordinarily cost-effective

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Aug-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new study from the CVS Health Research Institute found that interventions to keep patients with common chronic conditions adherent is extraordinarily cost-effective. The study, published today in The American Journal of Managed Care, also found an even greater opportunity for cost-savings if medication adherence resources are focused…

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