We have removed two Frontier Herb spice blends from our bulk herb selection due to a precautionary recall. Muchi Curry Powder and Garlic ‘n Herb Blend (both non-organic) could potentially be affected by a recall of conventionally grown black pepper due to salmonella contamination.

While the source of the contamination is unknown and no illnesses have been associated with any Frontier Herb products, we welcome shoppers who have purchased these products between 10/26/09 and 3/4/10 to return any remaining product for a refund.

Our newest cheese, Sartori’s BellaVitano, is a local cheese, but it traces its heritage all the way back to Asiago, Italy. We’ve carried Sartori’s award-winning SarVecchio parmesan and asiago cheeses for quite some time now. During a recent demo, Sartori’s Jack Anderson sampled these two familiar (but extraordinary!) cheeses.

Lend a Healthy, Helping Hand
Become a member of Linden Hills Co-op and $10 will go to FoodShare!

Have you ever thought about what happens to local food shelves once the influx of holiday season donations winds down?

As the New Year passes, food shelves are depleted.

Just in time for spring cleaning! These mops, brooms, dusters and buckets are made from recycled materials in the USA. And they are economical! The pole is designed to work with all of the eclipse heads and the microfiber cloths are washable for repeated use.

We are delighted to announce that the co-op’s member loan drive has surpassed our goal of $1.5 million in committed loans from more than 200 co-op members! Linden Hills Co-op is moving in fall 2010 to a new larger location at 3815 Sunnyside Avenue. We will continue accepting and processing loan agreements on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the board of directors. More information on the loan program can be obtained by calling Jeanne Lakso, member services manager, at 612-279-2460.

This is the Way We Wash Our Clothes—

Doing laundry is not most people’s idea of a good time—though some do take pleasure in transforming a mountain of dirty laundry into neatly folded piles of fresh clothing and linens. No matter how you feel about doing the laundry, if you’re looking for ways to reduce your environmental impact, we have some great ideas for you.

Use It; Don’t Lose It

Your 2008-09 member rebate vouchers should be used at the co-op no later than FEBRUARY 28, 2010. Spending your voucher HELPS the store, since unredeemed vouchers are lost income and not a cost savings for the cooperative—it’s your deferred discount on the purchases you made at your cooperative between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. Enjoy!

Background On Patronage Rebates

What is a Patronage Rebate?
In years when the co-op makes a profit, the board of directors has the option to distribute a portion of the profit to our member-owners.

Get the latest on the co-op’s expansion and relocation project in this issue!

In February 12% of sales of all Evan Healy rose, blue, blemish and clay skin care kits will be donated to Renmen Haiti Foundation. Renmen’s orphanage in Haiti is run by the mother-in-law of an Evan Healy staff member, so the company and its sales reps (like our local guy, Robb) feel a very personal connection to the organization and the good work it is doing.

One of our favorite suppliers, Nordic Naturals, in partnership with local product rep Robb Doser, is donating 11% of sales of its best-selling product, Ultimate Omega capsules, for the month of February. The funds will go to two organizations, the American Red Cross and Architecture for Humanity.

Support your health, and know that a portion of your purchase will support the immediate needs and rebuilding of Haiti.