Alfa Sprouts Inc. (Springwater Sprouts) Recalls Alfalfa Sprouts And ...

April 26, 2012 by RecallAware
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Alfa Sprouts Inc. of Honeoye Falls, NY is recalling approx. 100 lbs of Springwater Sprouts brand Organic Alfalfa Sprouts and bulk 3# Clover Sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

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What is Alfalfa –Information about the herb Alfalfa «

The herb Alfalfa belongs to the species (family) of Medicago sativa L. and has synonyms of Lucerne, Medicago, purple Medick and Rao. The part used is the whole herb and its chemistry is well documented.

Alfalfa contains good amounts of vitamins and minerals and hence is a preferred tonic prescribed by folk medical practitioners. It produces estrogenic effects if consumed in large amounts such as in cattle and poultry.

Herb Alfalfa is used in home remedies

The composition of alfalfa

Alfalfa contains acids, amino acids and alkaloids as mentioned below…

Acids: Lauric, maleic, malic, myristic, oxalic and quinic

Amino acids: Arginine, lysine, histidine, cystine and asparagines (found in enormous amount in seeds) etc.

Alkaloids: Pyrrolidine and pyridine types

Alfalfa as herbal remedies

The use of alfalfa herb as medicine had begun in the USA where the claims have been made to cure several health ailments including hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, arthritis and gastric ulcers (1). There are evidences that claim alfalfa’s bactericidal and cardioprotective properties. The herb has been extensively used in commercial preparations such as teas and pills for health purpose.

Alfalfa is stated to have rich source of vitamins such as A, C, E and K. it also contains minerals like calcium, potassium, iron and phosphorus. The modern herbalists suggest its use in avitaminosis, purpura and debility of convalescence.

The dosage of alfalfa

The herb is available as dried and liquid extract. Recommended dosage depend upon the condition of the disease and diseased. The oral dosage for the dried herb is 5-10 gm. as infusion thrice a day. For liquid extract (1:1 in 25% of alcohol) is 5-10 ml. three times a day.

Scientific research

The stem and leaves of the herb Alfalfa contain saponins that help controlling the plasma cholesterol concentration without affecting the HDL concentration(1). Hence, it has potential property to prevent arteriosclerosis. In mice fed with the herb showed reduction of hyperglycemia. In addition, there have been reports and documents supporting alfalfa’s antifungal action(2). The saponin constituents are reported to have hemolytic action and are considered to be one of the causes of ruminant bloat. Scientists also support immunoprotentiating action due to polysaccharides found in the herb of alfalfa(3).

Alfalfa Top Saponins (ATS) were administered to cholesterol-fed animals that reported significant reduction in serum lipid concentration.

Warnings about alfalfa

Those with the history of SLE should avoid this herb. Alfalfa contains magnesium and thus may alter blood glucose concentration in patients diagnosed with diabetes. Health expert writers at Mouls Inc. official blog learn that the seeds of alfalfa are reported affecting the menstrual cycle and are found to be lactogenic. Though not backed by evidences, the herbal dose should be adjusted while prescribing pregnant or lactating women.  Nevertheless, the seeds should not be ingested during this period.

References:

1. Malinow MR et al. Lack of toxicity of alfalfa saponins in cynomolgus macaques. J Med Primatol 1982; 11: 106–118.
2. Jurzysta M, Waller GR. Antifungal and haemolytic activity of aerial parts of alfalfa (Medicago) species in relation to saponin composition. Adv Expl Med Biol 1996; 404: 565–574.
3. Zhao WS et al. for Immunopotentiating effects of polysaccharides isolated from Medicago sativa L. Acta Pharmacol Sinica 1993; 14: 273–276.

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New York Graphic Design firm | Alfalfa Studio » When Outsider and ...

Acrylic, collage, pencil, ink and pen on paper. Tom and James 2011

Tom and James Hancock are two brothers who have influenced and assisted each other in their drawing and painting practice since the very beginning of their lives. James was born in 1977 and Tom was born on 1981 with Downs Syndrome.

Their collaboration is unique as they are sharing experiences between the outsider and “insider” art world. James identifies with Toms abstract use of visual coding and Tom builds around James’ skilled and confident mark making. Tom relaxes James’ technical obsessions, and James enables Tom’s concentration and playful mark making. Together they make worlds of experience, encompassing people around them and their actions, animals, plants, engines, and sometimes hilarious nods to the human experience and perception.

Both of them are interested in obsession, both within mark making and the role obsession plays with perception and life in general.

James currently lives between studios in Sydney, Australia and Brooklyn, NY. Tom lives in an assisted living home within the community in Sydney, Australia. The results of their collaborations are outstanding.

Tom and James Hancock drawing for a show in Switzerland

Acrylic, ink and pen on lacquered wood panel. Tom and James 2011

Acrylic and ink on wood (in preparation for upcoming show

2 Colour silkscreen from collaborative drawing by Tom and James

Acrylic, ink and pen on lacquered wood panel. Tom and James 2011

Pencil, ink and pen on paper. Tom and James 2011

New York Graphic Design firm | Alfalfa Studio » Print to Web: How ...

Rafael Esquer interview by Michelle Taute published in How Interactive Design on April 24, 2012.

Photo by Daniel Gebhart

Some time in the mid-’90s, everyone suddenly wanted a website. So Rafael Esquer decided to take the plunge into web design by building a site for himself. That first project was nothing more than a series of static pages made in basic HTML, but it put Esquer on the road to leading all kinds of digital projects in his current role as principal of Alfalfa Studio in New York.

What resources were most helpful as you added interactive skills to your arsenal?
I was lucky because the job that brought me to New York City was an interactive agency. Before moving to the East Coast, I was designing books for museums in California. Mostly everything I was doing was print. Once in New York, I learned tons by being surrounded by interactive designers and art directors. The web was pretty new, so all of us were pushing the boundaries of interactive design.
What kind of interactive projects do you work on now?

What kind of interactive projects do you work on now?
Almost every single project we work on has an interactive component to it. Our portfolio encompasses various categories like sports, fashion, art and culture. It is imperative to all of our clients, regardless of their category, to have a strong online presence. The web has allowed us to give them the tools to bring their message to their intended audience. For instance, we are currently working with a new lifestyle brand. Besides the traditional graphic design, we are helping them deliver seamless interactive experiences, which will include social media, e-commerce, branding and messaging.

What do you think is the hardest thing for long-time print designers to grasp about web design?
In 2009, we launched Alfalfa New York, our own online lifestyle brand. After creating many e-commerce projects for clients, we wanted to challenge ourselves by taking charge of all aspects of a brand, including the behind-the-scenes technology. Having an online store has expanded our branding expertise into product development and, most importantly, online retail. This experience has given Alfalfa Studio the online retail expertise. We understand better what our clients need when operating an online store. We “walk the walk,” so to speak.

What do you think is the hardest thing for long-time print designers to grasp about web design?
The first thing is not to be afraid of interactive design. One must learn to welcome the possibilities and the challenges. Print designers, or designers in general, tend to be a bit of “control freaks.” Web design is liberating in that sense. What matters is the end result, not so much other facts we don’t have much control over, like the color not looking exactly the same on all monitors. The moment you understand that web design is about the overall experience and not about seeing your work looking perfect in every environment is the moment you will be ready to make web design work for you.
Any advice for print designers who want to make the switch?

Any advice for print designers who want to make the switch?
Knowledge is power. Educate yourself and be curious. Question why some sites work and why others don’t. Try to see the bigger picture. Remember that design has to communicate to an audience. Often times we are quick to criticize a project without seeing beyond what meets the eye. Don’t be afraid to try and embrace the challenges. Find programmers and barter skills. If you don’t have a real client, then become your own client! Create your own projects like we did with AlfalfaNewYork.com.

Alfalfa Studio created this website for George Singley, a fine artist based in New York City. It’s designed as a visual road trip for visitors.

For the theatre company Amphibian Stage Productions, Alfalfa Studio designed branding and created a website with a custom content management system and secure ticket sales.

Kate Spade New York commissioned Alfalfa Studio to create an original animation as part of the fashion brand’s Year of Color campaign.

Source: April 24, 2012 | Michelle Taute

Bubbles and Alfalfa Part 2 - The History Continues - DivineCaroline

At around four o’clock on Wednesday afternoon, the door to Larry’s Pet Shop was forcibly swung wide open. An irate looking older gentleman dressed in lederhosen and a funny-looking gnome hat marched through the entrance with great determination. In his right hand he had a shoe box that had previously held men’s size ten shoes and now had a series of eight small holes punched through the lid.

“Zis! Zis!” he shouted at Larry in a strong German accent, “Zis is not a hasenpfeffer!” With strong emphasis he plunked the shoe box down on the counter.

Larry, who had no grasp of any language other than English, and even that was questionable at times, stared in confusion at the red-faced man before him.

“Offen zie box!” the man ordered, violently wagging his finger at the cardboard container, his face getting redder by the second which only served to accent the whiteness of the tufts of hair sticking out on either side of his round head.

Larry did as told, fingers trembling as he opened the lid to the box, praying that whatever was in there was not going to jump out and attack him. As soon as the lid was off, he stepped back to prepare himself for the aforementioned possibility. When no wild raging creature sprang out at him, Larry tentatively leaned forward and peered into the box. His first reaction when he saw what was in there was to breathe an inward sigh of relief. His second was to wonder what the hell the man was screaming about.

In the box, in a corner was crouched a gerbil, the same inoffensive brown gerbil that Larry had sold to the man two days before. He recognized the man now. At the time of the sale, the man had not been wearing his lederhosen, he had on a French beret and he had definitely not been screaming.

It took a bit of gesturing and deciphering of mispronounced words before Larry finally understood what had happened. The man, who happened to be called Rudolph, quite appropriately at the moment in consideration of his red face which of course included his nose, had bought the gerbil for his grandchildren. It was only after he had gotten the gerbil home and browsed through an animal encyclopedia that he realized the word gerbil was not English for rabbit.

USDA's Approval of Genetically Modified Alfalfa Could Kill Organic ...

The USDA announced this week that it will allow the planting of genetically modified alfalfa, a crop used mainly as hay for cattle. The agency claims that Monsanto's weed-resistant Roundup Ready alfalfa is safe, but there's just one problem: it puts the organic meat and milk industries in jeopardy.

Alfalfa pollen is notorious for flying all over the place, which means that GMO alfalfa can easily spread to non-GMO fields without permission from farm owners. And therein lies the issue--genetically modified crops aren't allowed in organic products. So if GMO alfalfa inadvertently ends up feeding cows bred to produce organic milk or beef, the organic label no longer applies.

"This creates a perplexing situation when the market calls for a supply of crops free of genetic engineering," said Christine Bushway, Executive Director and CEO of the Organic Trade Association in a press release. "The organic standards prohibit the use of genetic engineering, and consumers will not tolerate the accidental presence of genetic engineered materials in organic products, yet GE crops continue to proliferate unchecked."

So what's an organic cow-breeding farm to do? For now, wait. The USDA claims that it will do research on ways to prevent the spread of GMO alfalfa to pure crops, and that the agency will ensure that pure varieties are preserved. But this may not be enough to stop alfalfa contamination, and if it isn't, organic beef may soon be a relic of the past.

Ariel Schwartz can be reached on Twitter or by email.

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