Food Safety News

MARCH 7, 2024

Sargento Foods, Inc. of Plymouth, WI, is recalling certain shredded cheese products over potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 5, 2024, and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2024

In the domain of commercial refrigeration, ice machines represent a critical asset, driving day-to-day operations in sectors as diverse as hospitality, healthcare, and retail. The consummate performance of these units is non-negotiable, given their role in preserving product integrity, meeting health standards, and enhancing customer experience. 1. Inadequate Ice Production A common predicament, insufficient ice production, often signals deeper issues within the machine’s operational frame

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Food Safety Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

A recent study has identified factors that determine the susceptibility of different leafy greens to foodborne Escherichia coli, including storage temperatures, leaf roughness, and natural wax coating. The researchers also found that the juice of kale and collard leaves have a natural antimicrobial effect.

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Food Safety News

MARCH 7, 2024

Raja Foods LLC of Skokie, Il, is recalling its 3.5-ounce packages of “Swad Cinnamon Powder” because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead. The products included in this recall are, Swad Brand Cinnamon Powder in clear plastic 3.5 OZ bags, UPC 0-51179-34280-4, from either of the following two batches and Best Before Dates: Batch KX21223 Best Before July 2026 and Batch KX08123 Best Before March 2026.

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Food Safety Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

After hundreds of children across the U.S. contracted lead poisoning after eating fruit puree pouches containing contaminated cinnamon, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified six additional ground cinnamon products that were found to contain elevated levels of lead. The agency has issued a recall.

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Food Safety News

MARCH 7, 2024

El Chilar Rodriguez LLC of Apopka, FL, is recalling more than 1,500 bags of El Chilar Ground Cinnamon “Canela Molida” sold in 1.25-ounce bags, because it may contain traces of lead. The product was distributed by La Raza LLC of Forestville, MD, which distributes to brick-and-mortar retail stores within the state of Maryland. The product can be identified by the lot codes D300 EX1024 and F272 EX1026, which is stamped on the front side of the packaging.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 7, 2024

Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Victoria Park Hotels Ltd. to launch The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection in early 2025.

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Food Safety News

MARCH 7, 2024

Finnish officials are investigating the connection between a hepatitis E-positive meat product and a rise in infections in the country. Between January and February, 81 hepatitis E cases from different parts of Finland have been reported to the infectious disease register. Half of these people have required hospital treatment. 20 and 60 hepatitis E cases are reported to the Infectious Disease Register annually.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 7, 2024

The first JW Marriott and Marriott International luxury property in St. Maarten is set to elevate the island’s hospitality landscape by seamlessly merging luxury and wellness within this highly-coveted destination.

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Food Safety News

MARCH 7, 2024

The latest data showing levels of residues from veterinary drugs and other substances in animals and animal-derived food in 2022 in Europe has been published. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) report looks at hormones, antibacterials, environmental contaminants, prohibited substances, and other veterinary drugs. It includes data reported by EU member states, Iceland, and Norway.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 7, 2024

In the past few months, I’ve been to several concerts. I’d say the entertainers were legends in the industry. Two of them were Bob Dylan and Ringo Starr (of the Beatles). Both are talented beyond words. They both have successful careers. They have both been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s important for you to know this, just in case you don’t know who they are.

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FoodService Director

MARCH 7, 2024

Raeanne Sarazen, author of “The Complete Recipe Writing Guide,” shares the secrets every menu developer needs to know.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 7, 2024

Building on Hyatt’s purpose of care and commitment to wellbeing, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today an exclusive collaboration between the Hyatt Regency brand and Future, a personal training platform that connects users with an ongoing fitness coach to create customized virtual workouts, further complementing World of Hyatt members and guests’ wellbeing journeys.

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FoodService Director

MARCH 7, 2024

Operators shared their tips for hiring and retaining employees during the SNA's Legislative Action Conference held earlier this month in Washington D.C.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 7, 2024

Throughout my HR career at Guestcentric, diversity and inclusion in the workplace has been a frequently and widely discussed topic. We all know the typical narrative resounding in the headlines, that women have been historically discriminated against in the workplace, leading to shortages of women in the tech industry. But although this may have been the case back in the 70s, with the wealth of programs and initiatives aimed at encouraging women to pursue tech careers, I cannot help but wonder,

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FoodService Director

MARCH 7, 2024

Composed of operators and suppliers, the Sustainability Leadership Team intends to remove the roadblocks to best practices at every step of the supply chain.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 7, 2024

Award-winning Harley-Street Integrative Hypnotherapist and Sleep Expert, Malminder Gill, is delighted to announce her exclusive partnership with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, launching to coincide with World Sleep Day, 15th March 2024.

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FoodService Director

MARCH 7, 2024

Liberty University’s dining team and Sodexo recently hosted an employee appreciation day in the form of a carnival experience.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 7, 2024

The hotel company keeps expanding in the main Mediterranean destinations and continues to grow in Italy, reaching the Sardinian coast before this summer.

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Forward Fooding

MARCH 7, 2024

In the dynamic world of FoodTech innovation, the FoodTech 500 initiative by Forward Fooding stands tall as a beacon of recognition and celebration for the most groundbreaking AgriFoodTech companies globally. Join us for the dynamic Global Unveiling of the Official 2023 FoodTech 500 on March 13th at the London FoodTech Hub , in partnership with Huckletree, as we celebrate the most groundbreaking AgriFoodTech companies shaping the future of food systems.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 7, 2024

As both the Owner and General Manager of 137 Pillars Suites and Residences, Nida Wongphanlert is using her influential position in hospitality to foster a culture of sustainability both within and beyond her hotel walls.

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Fast Casual

MARCH 7, 2024

We recently conducted our 5rd Annual State of Digital survey for Fast Casual and QSR concepts with over 25 locations. This report highlights 2023 performance and 2025 priorities as reported by 179 brands, representing over 62,000 locations.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 7, 2024

Accor, a world’s leading hospitality group, today announces the signing of the 168-room TRIBE Kraków Stare Miasto in Poland. Expected to open in 2025, the new construction hotel will be located in the centre of Kraków, and will be the first hotel under the lifestyle TRIBE brand in the country.

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the CAMBRO blog

MARCH 7, 2024

Starting a kitchen remodel is an exciting yet challenging undertaking for school foodservice directors. While the promise of a revamped and efficient kitchen space is thrilling, figuring out how to provide uninterrupted meal service during the renovation can be daunting. Jeff Atkinson, Director of Food & Nutrition Services at Gregory-Portland Independent School District in Portland, Texas, has a district wide participation of 1,800 at breakfast and 3,900 at lunch.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 7, 2024

Zel, the hotel brand created by Meliá Hotels International and Rafael Nadal, has announced new expansion plans, as previously announced at Fitur by Meliá’s Chairman and CEO, Gabriel Escarrer. He announced the brand’s upcoming destinations, with the second Zel project set to open on the Costa Brava this summer, followed by new hotels in Madrid, Sayulita (Mexico), and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) in 2025.

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FoodLogiQ

MARCH 7, 2024

The road to FSMA 204 compliance in 2026 may be shorter than it looks, but an accurate and comprehensive roadmap can make navigating it much less intimidating. Our webinar — Navigating the Future of Food Safety: FSMA 204 Insights and the FDA’s Roadmap for 2024 — can help you get your bearings on the first leg of the journey.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 7, 2024

Airbnb is inviting bookworms on the ultimate literary escape: an overnight stay in the Hidden Library of St Paul’s Cathedral – hosted by Abby Parker of BookTok’s @abbysbooks. Tucked away in one of London’s most iconic landmarks, the Hidden Library allows guests to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of literature – exclusively listed on Airbnb.

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Fast Casual

MARCH 7, 2024

Are you looking for a partner to enhance operational efficiency for you, your franchisees, and your locations? This overview elaborates on our services, highlighting how YBC Plus™ provides warehousing, fulfillment, product sourcing, order management, and location analytics.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 7, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with the King Abdullah Financial District Management and Development Company (KAFD DMC) to bring two more luxury hotels to Riyadh. In an expansion of the IHG-KAFD partnership, Regent Riyadh KAFD and InterContinental Riyadh KAFD are poised to complement the region’s first Kimpton at KAFD, which is set to debut by the end of 2024 as part of the agreement established last year, bringing its total to

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Food Recovery Network

MARCH 7, 2024

February was busy for our team at Food Recovery Network! We recovered nearly two tons of food from the Bullseye Event Group Player’s Tailgate in Las Vegas with Hellmann's and our student volunteers. That is the equivalent of 3,328 meals that were donated to The Just One Project in Las Vegas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity in southern Nevada.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 7, 2024

Following a landmark year, Raines has added two more properties to its management portfolio: Springhill Suites Cheraw in Cheraw, SC, and Hilton Garden Inn University District Greenville in Greenville, NC. Co-X Holdings has a majority stake in both properties.

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