Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The use of good cleaning and sanitizing practices is crucial during production and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of microbial contamination. The implementation of such practices is standard in most production facilities because soil, compost, water, personnel, and/or harvesting/processing equipment can all be sources of harmful microbes that could result in a foodborne illness.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The patient count in an outbreak traced to cantaloupes has doubled and more recalls have been issued. As of today, Nov. 24, 99 people have been confirmed infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Sundsvall. That is an increase of 56 since the initial outbreak notice was issued Nov. 17 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two people have died.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Canada is reporting 26 ill in British Columbia 7, Ontario 7, Quebec 8, Prince Edward Island 2, Newfoundland and Labrador 2. In the United States since the last update on November 17, 2023, 56 more illnesses have been reported. As of November 24, 99 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 32 states. Arkansas 1, Arizona 7, California 1, Colorado 2, Georgia 3, Iowa 5, Illinois 4, Indiana 2, Kentucky 5, Massachusetts 1, Maryland 1, Michigan 1, Minnesota 13, M

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Jewel Marketing and Agribusiness LLC (dba Crown Jewels Produce) of Fresno, CA, is recalling Malichita / Z Farms cantaloupes sold between Oct. 31 and Nov. 9 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella The cantaloupes were distributed to Ohio, and California through retail and wholesale outlets. The individual cantaloupes have a small sticker with the Malichita logo.

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Bill Marler

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Canada is reporting 26 ill in British Columbia 7, Ontario 7, Quebec 8, Prince Edward Island 2, Newfoundland and Labrador 2. In the United States since the last update on November 17, 2023, 56 more illnesses have been reported. As of November 24, 99 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 32 states. Arkansas 1, Arizona 7, California 1, Colorado 2, Georgia 3, Iowa 5, Illinois 4, Indiana 2, Kentucky 5, Massachusetts 1, Maryland 1, Michigan 1, Minnesota 13, M

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

CF Dallas LLC is recalling select fresh-cut products made from whole cantaloupe subject to a previously announced product recall initiated by Sofia Produce LLC dba Trufresh because of potential Salmonella contamination. Some of the CF products were sold under the RaceTrac brand name. All CF Dallas freshcut fruit products associated with the recalled whole cantaloupe have expired, however consumers who have purchased these items may have frozen them for later use and are urged not to consume the

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

After getting up with the larks all my growing up and corporate life years, I have stopped being an early riser for about a decade and a half. So the upsetting news on the morning of the 14th of November was sent to my device by my niece and spouse respectively; for me to take note of when I finally warmed up to the already awake and working world.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published findings from two assessments looking at controls on exports of horse meat in Uruguay and Argentina. A DG Sante audit in Uruguay, in October and November 2022, made seven recommendations and found some actions taken since the last visit in 2018 had not solved past issues. Exports of horse meat to the EU were 3,363 tons, 4,356 tons and 3,301 tons in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Artyzen Hospitality Group, a subsidiary of Shun Tak Holdings, has recently expanded beyond Greater China by opening its flagship hotel, Artyzen Singapore, marking its first venture in Southeast Asia. Located at 9 Cuscaden Road, this 142-room luxury hotel began welcoming guests on November 24. This launch is a significant milestone for Artyzen Hospitality, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary and also marks its first hotel opening outside China.

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Forward Fooding

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

On the 21st of November 2023, we hosted our last Meetup of the year in our London FoodTech Hub , in partnership with Huckletree. We gathered FoodTech startups, investors, and experts to deep dive into the future of food, given the context of climate-change and growing population. We enjoyed sharing, learning, and enabling meaningful connections between like-minded people all working together to provide innovative solutions to make our food system more resilient and sustainable.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has passed 1,500 shared customers with SiteMinder, the open hotel commerce platform.

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Forward Fooding

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

On the 21st of November 2023, we hosted our last Meetup of the year in our London FoodTech Hub, in partnership with Huckletree. We gathered FoodTech startups, investors, and experts to deep dive into the future of food, given the context of climate-change and growing population. We enjoyed sharing, learning, and enabling meaningful connections between like-minded people all working together to provide innovative solutions to make our food system more resilient and sustainable.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Dalata Hotel Group PLC has created 50 new jobs with the official opening of its first Maldron Hotel in London, providing what they describe as "an epic basecamp" for guests in one of the capital’s most popular areas. The 4* Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park is the group’s 53 rd hotel in the UK, Ireland & Continental Europe and the first of five new Maldron Hotels set to open across the UK in the next 12 months.

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Food Safety Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently published a guidance that clarifies the definition of and regulatory requirements for simulated meat and poultry products.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group, announced the launch of Fortune Park Tiruppur, its newest property in the historic city of Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. Strategically located in the heart of the textile and knitwear hub of India, the hotel opening marks a significant step forward in Fortune Hotels’ expansion into South India.

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Food Safety Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the chapter on Cronobacter of the Bacteriological Analytical Manual.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

A new hotel in Indonesia is trying to nab the title of being the “world’s skinniest.” But its creator says the project isn’t just about trying to set a world record – it’s about getting international attention for the small town he calls home.

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Food Safety Chat

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

FSAI & FSA Recall of a batch of Lidl Braemoor 2 Duck Breast Fillets due to the presence of Salmonella FSA recall alert Recall of a batch of SuperValu Apple and Blackcurrant Flavoured Still Spring Water due to off odour and flavour FSA recall alert Recall of a batch of Lidl Fin Carré White Chocolate due to the possible presence of plastic pieces CFIA Malichita brand and Rudy brand Cantaloupes recalled due to Salmonella Fruit Salad recalled due to Salmonella Fresh Start Foods brand Cantaloupe

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