Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

FDA issued the updated Appendix 1 of their Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food: Draft Guidance for Industry document. The document can be found here. The second document released today is a revised draft of Appendix 1 “Known or reasonably foreseeable hazards (“potential hazards”).”

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) recently published a new document to help the dairy industry conduct in-process product sampling that produces accurate and actionable microbiological data.

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Restaurant Technology Network

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Created by restaurant and supplier members after uniquely collaborating in virtual think-tank- style workgroups aimed at helping restaurants innovate faster, RTN is proud to release these to the industry.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 6, 2024

Using artificial intelligence to boost revenue and reduce staff workload is a hot topic in hospitality. However, some hoteliers are reluctant to implement it as they lack the time and specialised resources to roll out this technology on their properties.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

FDA provided some updated materials to help companies comply to the Food Traceability Final Rule, that goes into effect on January 20, 2026. The article in Food Safety Magazine has identified the updated material, but the exact updates are not obvious on the FDA webpage.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

According to court documents and statements made in court, Beqiri is the owner and general manager of New England Meat Packing, LLC, located in Stafford Springs, a federally inspected business engaged in the slaughtering, processing, selling and transporting of meat and meat food products for human consumption.

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Bill Marler

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

I have been spending the long Labor Day weekend digging deep into the state health departments, FDA and CDC documents surrounding the 2022 Wendy’s E. coli Outbreak that sickens 109, putting dozens in the hospital, with several children suffering acute kidney failure. Here is the FDA Traceback Diagram – expect subpoenas.

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Bill Marler

APRIL 28, 2022

Here are the whistleblower documents – Redacted Confidential Disclosure re Abbott Laboratories – 10-19-2021_Redacted (1). The disclosure document was sent to top food safety officials and other leaders at FDA in October 2021. The document was apparently not sent to FDA’s deputy director for food safety concerns, Frank Yiannas.

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Food Safety Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Food Safety Modernization Act Section 204(d), also known as FSMA 204 or the Food Traceability Final Rule, the Kroger Co recently published a Food Traceability Policy and Requirements document for suppliers.

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Bill Marler

JUNE 22, 2022

Here are the key documents: Here is the 2021 inspection report at the plant – APPLIED – FOI II – BR Abbott Nutritions- FEI# 1815692 9-2021 EIR. Here are the whistleblower documents – Redacted Confidential Disclosure re Abbott Laboratories – 10-19-2021_Redacted (1).

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Food Safety News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The document details recommendations on how sprout operators can comply with the sprout portion of the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act, which establishes science-based standards for safe produce production and harvest. Those factors included poor sanitation and unhygienic production practices in sprout production facilities.

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Bill Marler

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Under the SFCR, FFV businesses, including those who import romaine lettuce, are now required to obtain a Safe Food for Canadians licence and maintain: preventive controls that address food safety hazards; preventive control plans that document risks to food and how they are addressed; and. coli illnesses in the United States and Canada.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2023

franchise disclosure documents. This means that if a provision in a franchise agreement or disclosure document requires a franchisee to disclaim and deny that they relied on representations made by the franchisor or made in franchise disclosure documents, that provision will not be enforced by a court. It adds section 31512.1

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 29, 2024

This DOCUMENT outlines challenges CIOs and CTOs face when approached by tech vendors, highlighting communication issues that lead to frustration. It provides DOs and DON’Ts to help tech sellers effectively engage with decision-makers.

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Bill Marler

MAY 17, 2022

However, the resulting investigation and inspection (and whistleblower documents) uncovered enough problems in the Abbott facility to shutter it causing havoc with supplies of infant formula. Here are the key documents: Here is the 2021 inspection report at the plant – APPLIED – FOI II – BR Abbott Nutritions- FEI# 1815692 9-2021 EIR.

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Food Safety Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

The European Commission has updated its internal guidance document on the implementation of its regulations on the hygiene of food of animal origin, to clarify how cultivated meat, insects, and other foods for which no detailed requirements are established should be regulated in accordance with the provision’s requirements.

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Food Safety Tech

MARCH 11, 2024

If you are doing a reassessment, ensure that all internal organizational changes have been documented and that organization charts and rosters have been updated. Prepare Documentation and Ensure Implementation Documentation is critical for audit success. Ensure a comprehensive review of your food safety systems (e.g.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Borrowers must make representations about how they handled their PPP loans and maintain required documentation as backup. What Documentation Is Required to Apply for Forgiveness? Payroll documentation that shows the cost of payroll during the loan period. We expect to hear updates on this option soon.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Just as challenging is keeping on top of federally mandated franchise disclosures contained in the Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD). Either way, both franchisors and franchisees alike need to be aware of the nuances that can be unclear, especially in the FDD, which is a complex document. And there’s a lot of value to that.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2023

Draft a Business Plan Business plans are documents that contain all the necessary information surrounding your restaurant and how it will operate. The business plan will become your go-to document when you run into operational problems and will guide you through turbulent times.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

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Food Safety Experts

JULY 26, 2023

Such mechanisms shall be identified and documented. Additionally, they should implement and document mechanisms to monitor operations effectively. Specifications shall be documented and implemented for all raw materials (ingredients, additives, packaging materials, rework). Knock out/KO #1 1.2.1* Knock out/KO #2 2.3.9.1*

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NewPoint Marketing

MARCH 6, 2024

A food brand creative brief is a foundational document that outlines the goals and expectations of your marketing project. The Essential Guide to the Food Brand Creative Brief in Food Industry Marketing What is a Food Brand Creative Brief?

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

However, your procedure does not ensure all finished product labels declare all allergens present in the finished food to ensure finished food is not misbranded under section 403(w) of the Act (21 CFR 117.135(c)(2) because you do not document your review of finished product labels to ensure all allergens are properly declared.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Not only is it the backbone of trust and reliability with your clients, but ensuring that every call-out is documented helps avoid the pitfalls of relying on memory alone. But, the reality is that the quality of your field reporting can make or break your business.

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Food Safety News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

They are also accused of falsifying documents. Officers also confiscated four vehicles and €91,000 ($98,500) in cash and digital and physical evidence such as billing documents and e-mails. Several documents and client lists were acquired, oil samples were gathered, and one company was sanctioned for irregular labeling of products.

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Food Safety Tech

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The form then guides users through developing and organizing the documents in the appropriate order for submission directly to OFAS. The FDA has updated the CFSAN Online Submission Module (COSM) to improve communication for industry who send regulatory submissions to FDA’s Office of Food Additive Safety (OFAS).

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Based on a review of your FSVP documents for shredded frozen coconut from (b)(4), you did not conduct and document or obtain documentation of an onsite audit of the foreign supplier at least annually after importing the food into the United States.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

One of the breakout hits of the 2021 lockdown and 14-time Emmy Award winner, the dark comedy drama that documents the secrets and twisted truths of a luxury hotel chain is set to return to screens with a bang in 2025.

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Bill Marler

JUNE 2, 2022

However, the resulting investigation and inspection (and whistleblower documents) uncovered enough problems in the Abbott facility to shutter it causing havoc with supplies of infant formula. Here are the key documents: Here is the 2021 inspection report at the plant – APPLIED – FOI II – BR Abbott Nutritions- FEI# 1815692 9-2021 EIR.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The impact of sporting events on hotel performance has been well-documented recently. Now all eyes are on the Summer Olympics in Paris between 26 July-11 August 2024. This summer will mark exactly 100 years since the Summer Olympics were last held in France.

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Food Safety Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It is up to each and every food processor, handler, and warehouser to develop, document, and implement a policy regarding photography of their operations. This is a much greater challenge today compared to 20 years ago because nearly every cellphone has a high-quality camera with the ability to capture both pictures and video.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

However, they did not provide the FDA with any documentation that they reviewed and assessed their foreign supplier’s hazard analysis, as required. The full warning letter can be viewed here. (To To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here)

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Food Safety News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

These links are grouped for target audiences, including access to up-to-date consumer information and advice, guidance documents, regulations, and science and research content. The agency recently provided access to content about seafood, including fish and shellfish, from across the Food section of FDA.gov.

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FoodLogiQ

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Earlier this year, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended, and the FDA identified 22 COVID-era temporary guidance documents that will expire on November 7, 2023. One of those documents was focused on temporary flexibility around menu labeling compliance.

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Food Safety News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

They uncovered examples of document falsification and failure to comply with Spanish regulations. In Albacete, the Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) found fake documents and investigated three people and two companies. Two people are being investigated in Seville for crimes against public health, document falsification, and fraud.

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Bill Marler

JULY 27, 2022

The complete details on the temporary SFC licence conditions and other existing import requirements are outlined in this document. Between September 28 and December 22, 2022, importers of romaine lettuce and/or salad mixes containing romaine lettuce from the U.S. coli O157:H7.

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