West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful

About West Virginia

West Virginia is noted for its mountains and diverse topography, its historically significant logging and coal mining industries, and its political and labor history. It is one of the most densely karstic areas in the world, making it a choice area for recreational caving and scientific research.

Business

West Virginia is full of opportunity for any business with a growing economy and a highly dedicated workforce. Whether you are running an existing business or thinking of starting a new business you can find all of the information you need throughout this business section.

Education

West Virginia is fortunate to have a tremendous education system with a high standard of excellence. Please use the information provided here to learn more about the wealth of educational opportunities in our great state.

Employment

West Virginia is home to one of the finest workforces in the country based on our hard work and commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, enhancing your job skills or researching future employment trends you can find all of the information you need throughout this employment section.

Family

West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting that suits a variety of lifestyles. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a concert in the evening. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded, you are part of our community.

Health

Maintaining proper health is vital to ensuring the highest quality of life possible. West Virginia strives to provide one of the best health care systems in the country that is affordable and available to all residents of the state. This section contains numerous resources to assist you in accessing the health care services provided in the state.

Tourism

Exhilarate in the lasting beauty and natural wonder scattered throughout West Virginia. From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, West Virginia is an ideal spot to plan your next adventure. Discover for yourself what makes West Virginia wild and wonderful.

 Agriculture Department Warns of Flowers Bread Recall 

5/6/2011 

West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass is warning consumers of a recall announced Friday by Flowers Foods that some of its bread products possibly distributed in West Virginia might contain small pieces of metal.

“We want to let consumers know of this recall in case they may have these products in their homes,” said Commissioner Douglass. “Our regulatory personnel will be on the lookout for any recalled products on store shelves."

No injuries have been reported, according to Flowers Foods. The majority of the product involved was still in Flowers’ possession and has been pulled from the company’s distribution system. As an extra precaution, Flowers issued the voluntary recall and is proceeding to retrieve all affected product from the market. Grocers are advised to withdraw these products for sale and hold it for pickup by the company. Consumers should return these products with the best by date/UPC codes noted to the place of purchase for product replacement or refund.

The products listed below with date codes of May 11th 0355 119 and May 12th 0355 120 are subject to the recall:

Cobblestone Mill 16 oz 100% Whole Wheat Bread UPC 0 72250 04171 3
Natural Grains Honey Wheat English Muffins UPC 0 73105 92029 0
Nature’s Own Light Multi Grain English Muffins UPC 0 72250 00377 3
Nature’s Own 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins UPC 0 72250 00376 6
Nature’s Own Honey Wheat English Muffins UPC 0 72250 00876 1
Sweetbay 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins UPC 0 99614 64218 8
Consumers with questions may contact Flowers’ Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921.

Contact Information

Buddy Davidson, Communications Officer 
304-558-3708; 304-541-5932 (cell) 
bdavidson@ag.state.wv.us