Sun.Sep 03, 2023

article thumbnail

September is Food Safety Education Month

Bill Marler

I laugh sometimes that I spend 100% of my time suing companies for poisoning their customers and 100% of my time trying to convince them to do the opposite. As I have said far too frequently over the last 30 years – “there is a business reason and a moral reason not to poison your customers.” This month, besides the 323 people with acute liver failure I need to help, the half a dozen sickened or killed by milkshakes tainted with Listeria, the 109 sickened by E. coli in 2022 that Wendy’s ignores

article thumbnail

Food safety tips for a safe Labor Day weekend

Food Safety News

As Americans gear up to celebrate Labor Day with outdoor gatherings, barbecues, and picnics, everyone should prioritize food safety to avoid the risk of foodborne illnesses. Labor Day is an ideal time for friends and families to come together, but improper food handling can quickly turn festivities into a health hazard. Cooling and packing food One common oversight is improper cooling of freshly cooked food.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

What’s with Trader Joe’s and Recalls?

Bill Marler

Trader Joe’s Recent Recalls – since July Texas Tamales – Milk allergen not disclosed Multigrain Crackers – Metal Almond Cookies – Rocks Broccoli Cheddar Soup – Insects Falafel – Rocks

212
212
article thumbnail

Virtual Breakfast Session Chats With Chef Alon Shaya on September 6

Total Food Service

Click here to view previous Virtual Breakfast Sessions from L.Sashin and Associates, and Total Food Service Join Total Food Service and L. Sashin & Associates on September 6th at 9:00am ET for Virtual Breakfast Session #46: Coffee With… Alon Shaya. In 1937 JRR Tolkien introduced us to Bilbo Baggins, a Middle Earth Hobbit and his diary titled, “There and Back Again”.

Chef 52
article thumbnail

Catch up with food recalls.

Food Safety Chat

FSAI Lidl Ireland is recalling a batch of Vemondo Vegetarian Chicken-Style Strips due to an incorrect year on the use-by date. The correct use-by date is 07.09.23 not 2024. Customers are advised not to consume the product after 07.09.23 as it may be unsafe. FSA Funbel Ventures Ltd recalls OLA-OLA Authentic Pounded Yam because of undeclared milk and sulphites Just Crisps recalls Sea Salt & Apple Balsamic Vinegar Potato Crisps because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label FDA/F