Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The HMC Group Marketing, Inc., which does business as HMC Farms, is voluntarily recalling peaches, plums and nectarines sold in retail stores between May 1 and November 15, 2022 and between May 1 and November 15, 2023. The fruit is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes , an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Canadian officials have ordered the recall of dozens of freshcut fruit products in connection with an outbreak of Salmonella infections. The 69 products under recall are sold under a variety of brands. The recalls include but are not limited to cantaloupe, fruit mixes, pineapple, honeydew and watermelon in pieces, halves and other cuts. The recalls are related to an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to fresh cantaloupe that may also be connected to other fruit.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

As of November 17, 43 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 15 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 17, 2023, to November 6, 2023. Of 30 people with information available, 17 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. At least 17 people are believed to have fallen ill from Salmonella-contaminated cantaloupes, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said late Friday.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

A large outbreak with almost 200 cases in China was caused by poor hygiene at the producer and inadequate food storage at schools, according to a recent study. An outbreak of acute gastrointestinal illness occurred at two middle schools in a rural region of Chongqing in 2021. The source was rice noodles contaminated with Bacillus cereus. In May 2021, an outbreak was reported in the two schools.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Historically, the idea of "luxury" in the travel and hospitality space has typically been associated with all the pleasures of staying at five-star hotels such as the Ritz Carlton’s or Four Seasons’ of the world, who are widely popularized and known for offering the most posh travel experiences.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Skyline Provisions Inc. of Harvey, IL, is recalling 5,620 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with a foreign object, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The raw ground beef items were produced and packed on Aug. 19, 2023. “FSIS is concerned that some product may be in institutional freezers.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Virgin Hotels, the hotel brand from Sir Richard Branson delivering innovation and smart disruption, is reveling in the holiday spirit with Joy Behind Every Door, a seasonal campaign rewarding travelers worldwide with the year’s most magical deals.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Scientists at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have looked at the key topics to consider when dealing with norovirus outbreaks linked to oysters. Microbiological experts at the FSA assessed the public health risk of raw oysters, to help with development of risk management options during outbreaks. Work was done in response to recurring norovirus outbreaks linked to consumption of raw oysters.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

In recognition of World Children’s Day, Marriott International announced it is working together with UNICEF to relaunch and expand its donation program "Check Out for Children." The program—which invites guests to make a voluntary donation for each night of their stay—is now live in over 500 properties across 40 countries in Marriott’s Caribbean, Latin America (CALA), Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) regions.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

— OPINION — As of Nov. 17, this year 43 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 15 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from Oct. 17, 2023, to Nov. 6, 2023. Of 30 people with information available, 17 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Canada is also investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes.

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FMT Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The spice industry should work together to explore new markets, strengthen the existing ones and focus on value-added products to reach USD 10 billion exports by 2030, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. “Currently our total exports of spices is at USD 4 billion. Rather than exporting spice in the raw form only, we should look for value-added products as we go forward.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The HMC Group Marketing, Inc., based in Kinsburg, CA, which does business as HMC Farms, is voluntarily recalling peaches, plums and nectarines sold in retail stores between May 1 and November 15, 2022 and between May 1 and November 15, 2023. The fruit is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled peaches have been linked to an outbreak of Listeriosis that has resulted in eleven illnesses.

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FMT Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

PepsiCo, Inc. announced two new ambitious nutrition goals as part of PepsiCo Positive (pep+) – the company’s end-to-end strategic transformation – which aim to reduce sodium and purposefully deliver important sources of nutrition in the foods consumers are reaching for. Sodium Reduction PepsiCo aims for at least 75% of its global convenient foods portfolio volume to meet or be below category sodium targets by 2030.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Wilcox Ice Cream of East Arlington, VT is recalling all flavors of Wilcox brand ice cream, yogurt, and ice cream bars, as well as Leonardo’s brand gelato after being notified by the Vermont Department of Agriculture on 11/14/23 that one lot of the Super Premium Mint Chip manufactured that day may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company stated in the report, "We were notified by the Vermont Department of Agriculture, who was notified by the New Hampshire Department of Health on 1

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FMT Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

PepsiCo, Inc. announced two new ambitious nutrition goals as part of PepsiCo Positive (pep+) – the company’s end-to-end strategic transformation – which aim to reduce sodium and purposefully deliver important sources of nutrition in the foods consumers are reaching for. Sodium Reduction PepsiCo aims for at least 75% of its global convenient foods portfolio volume to meet or be below category sodium targets by 2030.

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HoodFilters

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

In the bustling restaurant industry, small commercial kitchens demonstrate that size isn’t everything. With their compact range hoods and cooktop vents, these spaces are fully capable of delivering mouth-watering dishes. However, these spaces face challenges, especially in terms of efficiency and functionality. One key element in these tight quarters is proper range exhaust and hood systems ventilation.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Implementing operational change is always difficult, and yet from the guest’s perspective it’s often the little touches that make the experience exceptional. In this case, why care about something as small as a new beverage offering? We point to the ‘halo effect’ where, in the guest’s mind, non-room amenities echo back onto overall property satisfaction.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC, of Nogales, Arizona which does business under the name “Trufresh” (“Trufresh”) has expanded its recall of all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” label, to include the following additional sales order numbers distributed between October 16, 2023 and October 23, 2023 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company, located in Oklahoma City, OK, has initiated a voluntary

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

They’re coming! The best 2023 Black Friday offers and discounts are landing in your email inbox. Chances are you will find one or more offers that will draw your attention and encourage you to make a purchase.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

TFP Nutrition is expanding their voluntary recall that was initiated to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas manufactured in their Nacogdoches, Texas, facility. The recall of these production codes is being conducted due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The recall, initially posted on October 30, 2023 and then expanded on November 13, 2023.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Credit Suisse’s recent troubles can partly be put down to a series of scandals that have eroded confidence in this banking giant. Indeed, a company’s reputation can be totally ruined by the uncovering of accounting irregularities. If all companies wish to preserve their image, are they all in the same boat?

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Raw SeaFoods, Inc. of Fall River, MA is recalling Farm Raised Lightly Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Burgers due to undeclared sesame and milk allergens. The recalled product was sold in the seafood department of Whole Foods Market stores nationwide from August 25, 2023 through November 15, 2023. The problem was discovered after a vendor reported visible sesame seeds present on the product.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Encouraging news about progress in the ongoing battle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is highlighted in a landmark report recently released by the World Organisation for Animal Health. This comes at an especially good time with Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week running from Nov. 18-24. It has been held every November since 2016. The campaign serves to highlight the threats that antimicrobial resistance poses to humans, animals, plants, food and ecosystems, while also promoting a gl

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

I wrote this blog a decade ago – some things have not changed. What do Cantaloupes and Baseball have in Common? At Least Baseball Won’t Kill You. I stopped being a fan of Alex Rodriquez years ago when he left the Mariners, so I was not that particularly bothered when he was banned from baseball for steroid use. A-Rod’s banning, along with the past steroid-induced sins of Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds and others, show that player punishment or embarrassment does not always stop the crime.

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