Foodservice Equipment Reports

MARCH 1, 2024

Talk about a busy few weeks as the team at FER hit the road and kicked off conference season with a bang. A top stop was MUFES, FER’s Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The event was jam-packed with strong speakers, great learnings and a little bit of fun as well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Food Safety Specialist Francine L. Shaw sat down with Morten Larsen, CEO & Founder of EcoloxTech to discuss the use of Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) in restaurants and food service. Why is it so important for restaurants and other food businesses to be aware of – and use – HOCI as a disinfectant and sanitizer?

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Food Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A Louisiana school district stocks vending machines with house-made salads and sandwiches, expanding daily meal options and boosting student participation.

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Bill Marler

APRIL 16, 2021

When someone talks about having “the stomach flu,” they are probably describing acute-onset gastroenteritis caused by one of the noroviruses. . According to CDC estimates, this translates into about 2,500 reported norovirus outbreaks in the United States each year. Norovirus – See informational video.

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Food Safety News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. The problem was discovered when the firm reported that they inadvertently shipped product that may not have been adequately processed to reach commercial sterility. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 15, 2023

Restaurants should be warned that for consumers, hearing about dynamic pricing may not be as pleasant as hearing about a new happy hour deal or special. If customers sense that you’re simply raising prices for the sheer sake of profit, they won’t be pleased.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 10, 2024

In this article, we explore nine fascinating facts about strawberries, these summer gems which are so much more than just a simple fruit. Their vibrant colours and intoxicating scent awaken the taste buds and announce the beginning of a delightful time of the year. Dive into this wonderful world: The embodiment of the summer season.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

“It is very important to implement these practices because life is all about balance. One of the biggest things about balance is that it starts within. Talk often about what you do to manage your mental well-being. “For me, it's all about building a culture. ” Maneet Chauhan Photo by Amelia J. .”

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Food Safety Tech

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

If it’s all about 5 cents here or 10 cents there, that drives a suppler to go around you or start doing things [you don’t want]. Listen to the full episode here: The post Food Safety Is About Trust and Relationships appeared first on FoodSafetyTech. To me a supplier is a partnership. said Hernandez. “If

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

Although restaurants are increasingly interested in meeting the needs of gluten-free consumers, there’s plenty of room for improvement in the messaging used to communicate about gluten-free options. Messaging about gluten-free options and safety protocols begins with your menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

With the advent of COVID-19, there have been plenty of questions about ventilation and how it can improve interior spaces by making them safer. Everything about HVAC is flow. With issues taken care of at the design level, it’s time to think about maintenance. A filter with an efficiency of MERV 13 can be very effective.

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Food Safety News

MARCH 1, 2024

Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. The non-food grade mineral seal oil was applied to food contact surfaces and not directly to the meat products. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Restaurants are urged not to serve these products.

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Food Safety News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The FDA is alerting parents and caregivers about two varieties of LittleOak infant formulas that the company is currently recalling. The products have been sold in the United States illegally because the company has not submitted the required premarket notification to the Food and Drug Administration.

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Bill Marler

DECEMBER 17, 2023

United States Outbreak More patients have been identified in the Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe. The outbreak is now spread across 42 states. Since the most recent update, on Dec. 7, another 72 patients have been confirmed, bringing the total number of sick people to 302. Of 263 people interviewed so far, half have been hospitalized.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2022

To learn more about loan forgiveness from the Small Business Administration (SBA) portal, click here. In this video, the National Restaurant Association’s VP of Public Policy Aaron Frazier explains why restaurants need to find out if they are eligible for PPP loan forgiveness now.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If you or a family member became ill with a Listeria infection after consuming food and you’re interested in pursuing a legal claim, contact the Marler Clark Listeria attorneys for a free case evaluation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2023

For instance, one survey respondent said, “I don’t want [restaurants] to collect personal information about me. Here is a sampling of what proponents had to say about AI in drive-thrus: “I am all about speed and convenience, and I think this would save in each.” Our study backs that up.

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Bill Marler

JUNE 3, 2021

When someone talks about having “the stomach flu,” they are probably describing acute-onset gastroenteritis caused by one of the noroviruses. . According to CDC estimates, this translates into about 2,500 reported norovirus outbreaks in the United States each year. Norovirus – See informational video.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

There is no dispute about this. About 500 to 1,000 deaths – 31 percent of all food-related deaths – are caused by Salmonella infections each year. The Wisconsin Supreme Court in Kriefall v Excel called it as it saw it – at least with respect to E. coli – but the analysis is spot on for Salmonella as well: The E.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 3, 2024

Europeans are confident about their travel spending power in 2024 despite the ongoing cost of living pressure across the continent, according to a new report from Accor, the world leading hospitality group.

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Food Safety News

MARCH 8, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about certain mussels from Allen’s Fisheries in Newfoundland, Canada, that were imported to the United States. On March 1 the New Jersey Department of Health advised the FDA of an outbreak of illness associated with consumption of the mussels.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about certain tejocote root supplements substituted with toxic yellow oleander. Even if these products have not been used recently, consumers should still inform their health care provider about which product they took, so that an appropriate evaluation may be conducted.

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Bill Marler

JULY 21, 2022

And, what about Revive Pineapple and Mango Smoothies? States with Adverse Illness Events: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, MD, MA, MN, MI, MO, MT, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI. Product Distribution: Nationwide. Remember, the link is Tara from Peru.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

In this episode of The Main Course host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia gets into a spirited discussion about to-go cocktails, 2021 beverage trends and more with Nicole Quist, Beverage Director for bartaco. Things at bartaco changed when COVID-19 became reality. To listen, click here.

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Bill Marler

AUGUST 16, 2020

Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm , is in the process of updating several of its About-sites for content and clarity, in hopes of educating the public about foodborne illnesses, such as Botulism, Campylobacter, Cyclospora, E. Guillain-Barré Syndrome: about-guillain-barre.com. coli ) infections until 1983. extra-articular”).

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Food Safety News

MARCH 7, 2024

The FDA issued warnings on March 6 about the Swad cinnamon and several other brands, some of which are being recalled. About lead poisoning Parents and caretakers should consult a healthcare provider and ask for blood tests if they suspect a child may have been exposed to the recalled cinnamon applesauce products.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

However, trained chefs don’t need to worry about losing their jobs to a restaurant AI yet, but we cannot dismiss this scenario entirely either. But before we learn more about it, here is a quick recap of what AI and ML are. AI and ML are buzzwords and often sound out of reach of an average restaurateur.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 30, 2023

coli infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about their possible exposure to the bacteria. About 5 to 10 percent of those diagnosed with E. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis.

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Food Safety News

MARCH 7, 2024

The FDA issued warnings on March 6 about the El Chilar cinnamon and several other brands, some of which are being recalled. About lead poisoning Parents and caretakers should consult a healthcare provider and ask for blood tests if they suspect a child may have been exposed to the recalled cinnamon applesauce products.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 28, 2024

The FDA’s inspection was in response to a complaint from a state regulatory partner about ingredient storage conditions. In the warning letter, the FDA described a May 23 through June 29, 2023, inspection of Reconserve Inc.’s s animal food manufacturing facility in Baltimore, MD.

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Food Safety News

AUGUST 20, 2023

Thirteen years earlier, after surfacing in undercooked Jack in the Box hamburgers, the same toxic bug launched the career of a leading plaintiffs’ attorney featured in a new Netflix documentary called “Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Our Food.” The industry reforms that followed now mean that eating a fast-food hamburger in the U.S.

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the CAMBRO blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: ADRIANA DESIDERIO IS THE DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER AT CAMBRO. The post What People Really Think About Cambro’s CamSquares FreshPro appeared first on the CAMBRO blog. When you tell us you wish something on a product was different, we listen and truly do our best to make it happen if possible.

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FoodInsight

AUGUST 1, 2023

Read on to discover more about food preservation and how preservatives are used in our food. What about catching tuberculosis from drinking milk? This is one of the most asked questions about many of the unfamiliar preservative ingredients that are used in our food. So, what is food preservation? Absolutely! In fact, the U.S.

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Belgian food agency officers have investigated more than 450 complaints about websites or social media profiles selling food in the past two years. Inspectors at the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) found that, in most cases, the seller was not registered.

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Food Safety News

MARCH 10, 2024

Camino, CA The FDA has warned a juice processing company in California about serious violations of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point regulation, and the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation. Barsotti Juice Company Inc.

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Bill Marler

APRIL 6, 2022

Very little is known about the differences in hygiene practices, behaviors, and personal susceptibility between those who become infected and those who do not, which brings up the potential for more research. The good news about norovirus is that it does not multiply in foods as many bacteria do.

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Bill Marler

MARCH 3, 2022

What do you need to know about Cronobacter sakazakii? Boil water and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered formula products recalled on February 17 have all three of these markings: First two digits are 22 through 37, AND. Code on the container contains “K8,” “SH,” or “Z2,” AND.

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