Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

The cannabis industry is no exception to the potential risks of PFAS contamination, ranging from possible health and safety implications to a business' litigation risk.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 16, 2024

The CDC is reporting that more than 350 children are now involved in an outbreak of lead poisoning traced to pouches of cinnamon applesauce. The outbreak was first announced in October after the Food and Drug Administration received information from North Carolina officials in September about children with elevated levels of lead in their blood. Traceback work showed a common source — cinnamon applesauce sold in pouches.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 16, 2024

Elaine Shen, Winco’s current president, has stepped up to the role of executive vice president–foodservice channel for CFS Brands. The announcement follows CFS Brands’ acquisition of The Foodware Group, which comprises Winco and G.E.T., in October. In her new role, Shen will be responsible for driving the strategic growth and development of CFS Brands’ worldwide foodservice brands portfolio.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about certain tejocote root supplements substituted with toxic yellow oleander. FDA analysis has determined that certain dietary supplements labeled as tejocote ( Crataegus mexicana ) root because they were tested and found to be substituted with yellow oleander ( Cascabela thevetia ), a poisonous plant native to Mexico and Central America and a toxic substance of concern to public health officials.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 16, 2024

On Jan. 16, Restaurant Brands Int’l. announced its acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group—the largest Burger King franchisee in the U.S. A franchisee since 1976, Carrols operates 1,022 Burger King restaurants in 23 states, and generated approximately $1.8 billion of system sales during the 12-month period that ended Sept. 30, 2023.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Loblaw Companies Limited, Metro Ontario Inc. and Sobeys Inc. are recalling various products containing granola from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. These products were made using granola recalled by Quaker Canada on Jan. 11, 2024. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the products were distributed nationally in Canada.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Gentro Foods Inc. is recalling Eagle brand corn (frozen) from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. According to the CFIA, the products were distributed in Ontario, Canada and possibly other provinces and territories. Recalled products: Brand Product Size UPC Codes Eagle Corn (frozen) 1.75 kg 0 55722 96964 7 02/01/2025 As of the posting of this recall, there have been no reported illnesses a

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The Restaurant Warehouse

JANUARY 16, 2024

According to an old saying in the military, "Time spent in reconnaissance is rarely wasted." Therefore, the more you invest in researching and planning your restaurant on paper, the greater the outcome will be. The increasing popularity of plant-based eating goes beyond being a fad; it represents a shift towards a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 16, 2024

— OPINION — By Steven Grossman, Executive Director of the Alliance for a Stronger FDA. What started as a crisis over the safety and supply of infant formula became a wide-ranging review of FDA’s food programs by the Reagan-Udall Foundation. In turn, those led to the creation of a new post, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, and the publication of a sweeping reorganization plan published on Dec. 13, 2023 ( proposed changes and updates ).

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 16, 2024

Captain D’s has signed its first-ever franchise development agreement in Canada. Ontario-based entrepreneurs Ali Saeed and Mudassir Choudri will bring five Captain D’s restaurants to the Greater Toronto Metropolitan Area over the next several years. The brand, which has its roots in the southeastern U.S.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JANUARY 16, 2024

Managing a restaurant involves meticulous attention to detail, including keeping track of your equipment inventory.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 16, 2024

Hoshizaki America has created and filled a new role. Fifteen-year industry veteran Sandra Raffe is stepping in as the manufacturer’s new VP of refrigeration. Raffe previously held key roles at Franke Systems, Middleby Corp. and H.D. Sheldon & Co.

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Food Safety Tech

JANUARY 16, 2024

Novolyze, developer of food safety and quality digitalization technology and solutions, was recognized as the Most Innovative Food Safety and Quality Software Company of 2023 by New World Report ’s Software and Technology Awards. The Software and Technology Awards, now in their fourth year, recognize companies across North and South America that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and a commitment to advancing technology.

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FoodService Director

JANUARY 16, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Washington state introduces another universal free meals bill and Kentucky school nutrition workers could see a pay raise thanks to the governor’s state budget proposal.

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Food Safety Tech

JANUARY 16, 2024

Developing an internal audit program does not have to be a dauting task. With a small amount of work upfront a program can be developed and implemented in a matter of weeks. In this article we discuss the key elements of a successful program and provide guidance to ensure that audits add value to the daily operations across the facility. Have a Plan in Mind The first step in any successful audit program is to identify the overall structure and format.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 16, 2024

Once, hotels stood as beacons of hospitality, where every guest was treated like royalty. The lobby buzzed with the energy of travelers from far and wide, greeted by a concierge who knew the city like the back of his hand. Room service was a call away, and the meticulous housekeeping was a silent ballet that kept everything pristine. But those days are fading into memory.

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Food Safety Tech

JANUARY 16, 2024

Food Safety Tech is thrilled to announce that James (Jim) Jones, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods at FDA, will be the keynote speaker for the 2024 Food Safety Consortium , which will be held October 20-22 at the Crystal Gateway Marriot in Arlington, Virginia. Jones joined the FDA in September 2023 as the agency’s first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 16, 2024

Island Hospitality Management is pleased to announce the successful launch of IHM Outdoors, marking the inception of a dedicated division focused exclusively on outdoor and resort hospitality. This encompasses Recreational Vehicle (“RV”) resorts, vacation rentals, glamping and other distinctive outdoor hospitality options. The formal unveiling of IHM Outdoors follows the successful transition of five RV Resorts to IHM Outdoors management.

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The Foody Gram

JANUARY 16, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the food industry, embracing the digital realm has become more than a trend—it's a necessity for sustained success. Smart restaurant owners recognize the importance of leveraging technology, especially as consumers increasingly live their lives online. If you're considering jumping onto the online ordering bandwagon, the key lies not just in adopting the trend, but in choosing the right method.

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Bon Appetit Management Company

JANUARY 16, 2024

Beautiful mushrooms on display at a Mycology Club meeting at Whitman College. Mushrooms are having a moment. With a rise in mushroom-themed art , beauty , fashion , film , and culinary and wellness explorations, mushrooms’ popularity has risen exponentially in recent years. The New York Times even named them the food ingredient of the year recently.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 16, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced an agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and City Hotel Limited to transform Hyatt Place Kathmandu into the planned Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu, fully rebranding into the first Hyatt Centric hotel in the country upon completion of a renovation. The rebrand will come with a renovated entrance and lobby area, a unique sky bar and lounge, and enhanced amenities.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 16, 2024

A senator has called for the creation of an agency to deal with public health after almost 3,000 people fell ill in the Philippines. Senator Win Gatchalian is co-author of the Philippine Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) Act, which seeks to create such an agency. The proposed center would be the technical authority on forecasting, analysis, strategy, and standards development for preventing and controlling all diseases of public health importance and health security events.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 16, 2024

Located on the Northern Island of Hokkaido, the new Resort elevates the benchmark for premium, all-inclusive mountain holidays for families in Asia Pacific. Club Med, the pioneer of premium all-inclusive holiday experiences, proudly announced the official opening of Club Med Kiroro Grand. Nestled in the heart of Hokkaido’s pristine Kiroro region, renowned for its record-breaking 21-metre snowfall and an extended 160-day winter, Club Med Kiroro Grand is poised to redefine Asia’s alpine holiday ex

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Cidrerie Milton is recalling Réserve Festive brand Strong Cider because of possible bursting bottles. There is also concern about non-harmful microbial contamination in the product. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), recalled products were distributed in Quebec, Canada. Recalled products: Brand Product Size Codes UPC Réserve Festive Strong Cider 750 ml L241023L251023 8 41125 07557 9 Consumers and retailers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 16, 2024

Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today announced that Jim Butler, founding partner of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP, and founder and chairman of the Firm’s Global Hospitality Group®, will receive the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the upcoming event being held March 6-7, 2024 at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Pattison Food Group is recalling Urban Fare brand UF Chia Tropical Fruit Parfait and Yogurt Parfait from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination. These products were made using granola recalled by Quaker Canada on Jan. 11, 2024. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the products were distributed in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 16, 2024

Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Nagasaki Marriott Hotel, marking the flagship brand’s debut in Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost main island, and the ninth Marriott Hotel to open in the country. The new hotel brings the brand’s rich legacy to Nagasaki, a destination with a fascinating blend of Japanese, Chinese and Dutch culture as the only port city open to foreign trade in 16th Century Japan.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) by companies in Norway will likely be used for certain samples or in particular situations instead of all the time, according to a report. The report looks at the legal rules that may affect WGS implementation of bacterial pathogens in the food industry, using Listeria monocytogenes as a case study. Work was part of the PathoSeq project that began in 2019 and ended in 2023.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 16, 2024

Uplift, the leading Buy Now Pay Later solution for the world’s travel brands, announced today a partnership with Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, to provide their guests with the ability at checkout on all reservations to spread the cost of their booking over time. This new payment offering provides customers the benefit of reserving an all-inclusive vacation by spreading the cost of their purchase across simple, affordable monthly installments.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 16, 2024

Component Hardware Group has appointed Mark Beattie, previously its national sales manager in Canada, as the general manager of its Canadian operations. He will be responsible for the full profit and loss of the Canadian business, including sales, marketing and operations of its Markham distribution warehouse. He also will actively support the U.S.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 16, 2024

Texas Western Hospitality of Addison, Texas today announced the opening of their newest property, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Abilene Southwest. Located at 3838 John Knox Drive in Southwest Abilene, the all-suite hotel is managed by Texas Western Hospitality. General Manager Denise Worley leads the management team at the 112-room property for Texas Western Hospitality.

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