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Viewpoint: Design challenges facing corporate dining

Food Management

Satisfying the needs of a hybrid workforce while offering variety in smaller footprint outlets and dealing with remote production kitchens are some issues facing designers of B&I meal program facilities.

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5 Restaurant Automation Tools to Streamline Your Operations

Sculpture Hospitality

Gone are the days of outdated manual processes holding back your restaurant’s potential. As technology continues to evolve , automation tools have opened up a world of possibilities for streamlining your operations and maximizing profitability.

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Food scraps return as soil to feed a restaurant garden

Food Management

Miami Beach Convention Center has a new high-end restaurant and a companion site that feature an on-site garden and a robust composting partnership.

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Scientists Discover Microbe That Degrades Harmful Mycotoxin

Food Safety Magazine

Researchers have recently discovered a new fungal strain in soil that shows potential for eliminating patulin, a harmful mycotoxin that contaminates fruits, by breaking it down into less toxic compounds.

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5 things: Food rescue nonprofit expands partnership to Cincinnati area schools

Food Management

This and a Georgia college dining hall serving first responders in Hurricane Idalia’s wake are some of the stories you may have missed recently.

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Using WGS, MSU Researchers Find More Than Half of Campylobacter is Resistant to Antibiotics

Food Safety Magazine

Using whole genome sequencing (WGS), a recent study led by Michigan State University (MSU) has demonstrated the widespread antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among foodborne Campylobacter jejuni in the state, and the ability to trace the origins of specific strains.

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Perking Up Profits: What’s Brewing in the Coffee Shop Segment

Let's Chat Snacks

Given its versatility and perennially high demand, coffee can always be counted on to keep the buzz going. And should there ever be a lull, we always have the java giants of the coffee shop segment to jump-start the brew-haha.

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Oysters from Connecticut harvest area recalled because of contamination

Food Safety News

The FDA has issued a warning about oysters from a certain harvest area in Connecticut that were distributed to other states. Testing has shown the oysters to be contaminated. The warning and related recall posted today by the Food and Drug Administration did not indicate a specific contaminant. Restaurants and food retailers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia that have recently purchased raw oysters from Groton Approved area in Connecticut harvested from Aug. 28 t

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Strengthen Organizational Food Safety Culture with Strategic Planning

Food Safety Magazine

Food safety culture is about people. Food companies that do this well empower all employees across the entire business to take appropriate action to ensure that the final product is safe. The ultimate goal is to ensure that all employees do the right things all the time—even when no one is looking.

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Ruby Mountain Spring Water recalled after testing finds coliforms

Food Safety News

Ruby Mountain Spring Water of Winnemucca, NV, is recalling their brand of 3 and 5-gallon plastic water jugs because the firm’s sample revealed positive findings for coliforms. According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on Aug. 1, 2023, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in Nevada. Recalled product: Ruby Mountain Spring Water 3 and 5-gallon plastic water jugs Product Quantity: 1,350 bottles Anyone who purchased the recalled product should immed

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UK FSA Updates Guidance on Precautionary Allergen Labeling, Clarifies “Vegan” vs. “Free-From”

Food Safety Magazine

The UK Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) recently updated technical guidance on food allergen labeling includes changes to advice on the use of Precautionary Allergen Labeling and clarification on “vegan” versus “free-from” labeling.

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Federal Food Safety Analytics Collaborative Releases 2024-2028 Priorities

Food Safety Tech

The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC)—a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the FDA and the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)—has published its upcoming priorities for calendar years 2024 – 2028. IFSAC was established in 2011 to improve coordination of federal food safety analytics efforts and address cross-cutting priorities for food safety data collection, analysis and use.

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A dozen children hospitalized in E. coli outbreak at daycare centers

Food Safety News

An E. Coli outbreak in Calgary, Canada, has closed 11 daycare centers and hospitalized a dozen people. Alberta Health Services reports at least 50 children with symptoms of E. Coli infection have gone to hospitals. There are 17 lab-confirmed patients. All 11 daycare centers share a common kitchen, according to the health services. The following sites have been issued a closure order until issues are resolved: Fueling Brains Braeside Fueling Brains West 85th Fueling Brains New Brighton Fueling Br

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Newly Discovered Fungus Helps Destroy Patulin Mycotoxin 

Food Safety Tech

Patulin is a harmful mycotoxin produced by fungi typically found in damaged fruits, including apples, pears and grapes. Recently, researchers from Japan identified a new filamentous fungal strain that can degrade patulin by transforming it into less toxic substances, which may lead to new ways of controlling patulin toxicity in food supplies. Patulin is produced by several types of fungi, and is toxic to humans, mammals, plants and microorganisms.

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Officials solve bread poisoning incident in Portugal that sickened more than 200

Food Safety News

Health officials in Portugal have found the reason why more than 200 people fell ill recently after eating a type of bread. The Directorate-General of Health (DGS) said 209 cases were associated with the consumption of broa de milho (a type of cornbread) in some regions of the country since mid-July. The clinical symptoms of cases directed a laboratory investigation that considered the short incubation period and duration, the literature, and had contributions from experts.

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4 K-12 menu items making their debut this fall

FoodService Director

See what schools across the country are serving as students return from summer vacation.

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FAO and WHO plan meeting on foodborne viruses

Food Safety News

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) are set to hold an expert meeting on viruses in food later this month. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) event, at FAO headquarters in Rome on Sept. 18 to 22, will work on food attribution, analytical methods, and indicators of viruses in foods.

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Multiteria Forms New Rep Partnership

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Serving counter manufacturer Multiteria is looking to bring its products to the Carolinas thanks to its new rep: Associated Marketing Agents of the Carolinas. Multiteria says the partnership allows it to build brand awareness and create meaningful relationships with those in K-12, C/U, healthcare and B&I foodservice across the territory. For more than four decades, AMA of the Carolinas has been.

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Cheese, shrimp, tamarind among imports with increased FDA enforcement

Food Safety News

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details on specific alerts.

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BrikOvenxUlo’s-The Ultimate Dessert-Pizza drops in Bangalore

FMT Magazine

Indulgence meets innovation as Brik Oven and Ulo come together to launch Bangalore’s first-ever Ice-Cream Pizza. Two iconic brands join forces to introduce a culinary masterpiece that brings you the best of both worlds – the Double D’oh Delight. Launching on the 18th of August, the tantalising creation will be available across all Brik Oven outlets in Bangalore.

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Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Egg Due to Processing Error

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Weis Markets Inc. of Sunbury, PA today said it is recalling containers of Weis Quality Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream (48oz) because the product may contain undeclared EGG. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product may contain trace amounts of EGG due to processing on shared equipment in error. [link] Weis Markets Issues an Allergy Alert for Weis Quality Premium Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream Due to Undeclared Egg Allergen Summary Company Announcement Date: August 31, 202

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Experience the Flavors of Asia: Shiro Launches an Enchanting Bento Box Series

FMT Magazine

Shiro, Bengaluru’s renowned Pan Asian restaurant, presents its Bento Box Collection, a culinary experience that will transport your taste buds on an unforgettable gastronomic adventure. From the heart of Bengaluru’s thriving food scene, Shiro has curated a selection of bento boxes, expertly crafted to showcase the finest flavours from across the Pan-Asian region.

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FDA Toxicology Study on Dietary Cadmium Exposure Cites Bone Demineralization, Kidney Damage

Food Safety Magazine

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) study has estimated a toxicological reference value (TRV) for oral cadmium exposure. TRVs are useful in the development of action levels for contaminants in foods like toxic heavy metals.

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Ayush Ministry Clarifies ASU Facilities Can be Utilised to Manufacture food Products licensed under FSSAI

FMT Magazine

The Ministry of Ayush has clarified that the Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (ASU) manufacturing facilities can be utilised for manufacturing of food products licensed under the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), subject to certain conditions. The clarification comes in the backdrop of requests received by the Ministry from companies seeking approval to manufacture products under both Ayush and FSSAI in the same manufacturing premises, said the Ministry in an office memorandum.

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Backflow Preventers in Food Industry Facilities

Kellerman Consulting

What is a Backflow Preventer and Where are They Needed? Backflow preventers work to stop contamination from or between piping systems that discharge waste water, chemicals, or sewage and piping systems that carry water for food or food manufacturing. They allow water to flow in one direction and never in the opposite direction. If you don’t know where your backflow preventer is located or if your facility even has one (it likely does!

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Chicken Strip Entree Product Recalled After Complaint of Plastic in Product

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Conagra Brands, Inc, a Marshall, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 245,366 pounds of frozen chicken strips entree products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic. The problem was discovered when the firm notified FSIS that it received a consumer complaint of plastic in the chicken strip portion of the product, which resulted in an oral injury associated with consumption of this product.

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Remember, Dog Food gets recalled due to Salmonella – Human Food (meat products regulated by USDA/FSIS) do not

Bill Marler

Lucky Dogs – There should be a law? Mid America Pet Food, Mount Pleasant, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, Hi-Pro Plus produced at its Mount Pleasant, Texas production facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the product

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New food safety laws take effect in Texas

Food Safety News

The 88th Texas Legislature passed two bills impacting food establishments with Sept. 1 implementation dates. The new laws benefit the 55,000 food service establishments in the Lone Star State that employ more than 1.4 million Texans, plus the communities they serve. The Texas Restaurant Association said the more streamlined regulations offer cost savings and new opportunities to enhance the customer experience.

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Safeguarding Slim Margins for QSRs: How Automation Drives Efficiency and Profits

Modern Restaurant Management

Though Fortune Business Insights projects the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry will grow from $862.05 billion to $1,467.04 billion by 2028, the reality is that owners are making the most of every dollar to maximize profit. With margins ranging from six to nine percent , even the smallest gain in efficiency and reduction of loss can make a significant impact on the bottom line.

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NY Company Recalls Packaged Soft-Serve Ice Cream Linked to Listeria Outbreak

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Ice Cream House of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling all dairy and non-dairy products bearing the Ice Cream House logo that were manufactured in the Brooklyn, NY, facility. This was initiated after being linked to a Listeria outbreak where 2 people have been hospitalized. FDA is "investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Soft Serve On The Go cups produced by Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY".

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Federal Government Proposes Raising Overtime Threshold to $55K

Modern Restaurant Management

On August 30, 2023, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees. If enacted, the rule would guarantee overtime pay for salaried workers earning less than $55,068 a year. The rule would raise the minimum salary required to invoke the “white-collar” exemption to overtime from the current $684/week ($35,568 ann

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