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Are you ready for some meatball?

Food Management

Get “baller status” by adding these savory spheres to your fall menu. So many different proteins, wow-level ingredients and global flavor profiles make meatballs just the thing to get culinary innovation rolling.

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Fueling Brains E. coli Outbreak nears 350 sick

Bill Marler

According to Global News, six children with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) remain in hospital on Thursday as a result of the Calgary Fueling Brains daycare E. coli Outbreak – two of which remain on dialysis. In the past day, two children were discharged from hospital. On Thursday, AHS said there were a total of 349 lab-confirmed cases linked to the outbreak.

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Aladdin’s Mobile Mart creates value-added dining for students at Ave Maria University

Food Management

M2 serves grab and go selections and convenience store-like items such as candy, chips, assorted beverages, and other packaged snacks.

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Six with E. coli at Huntley High School – Source Elusive

Bill Marler

According to McHenry County Health Department at least six cases of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) have now been reported at suburban Huntley High School. In a letter released to parents on Wednesday, officials said they had been contacted by the McHenry County Health Department about the outbreak. Health officials are working to determine “common exposures” among the individuals who have been diagnosed with the illness, but no definitive source has been identified at this time.

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15 ways to make it rain meatballs

Food Management

Formed by the hands of a chef, simmered in sauce and rolling onto fall menus, the mighty meatball can do it all.

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Optimize Local SEO for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

When it comes to attracting customers to restaurants, local SEO is crucial and can optimize their online presence to attract more local customers. What Is Local SEO? Local Search is a search format where Google's algorithms rely on location data to display specific results according to the geographic location of the user or other locations suggested by them.

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Outsmarting Rodents: Tips for Choosing Rat-Resistant Trash Cans

Wasserstrom

As of September 1st, the New York City Sanitation Department (DSNY) announced that it would begin fining restaurants and all other food-related businesses that do not use garbage cans designed to keep rodents out. The new rule is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to reduce its rat population, which is estimated to be in […] The post Outsmarting Rodents: Tips for Choosing Rat-Resistant Trash Cans appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Trending this week: What’s new for the 2023 NFL season, Part 1

Food Management

This week on Food Management the top story was Aramark expands NFL service window to brunch and late-night.

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Rare anthrax strikes beef herd in South Dakota’s West River ranch country

Food Safety News

The animal research and diagnostic lab at South Dakota State University has confirmed the presence of Anthrax in a beef herd West of the Missouri River. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Anthrax can cause severe illness in humans and animals. CDC lists Anthrax as a serious infectious disease caused by gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis.

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FDA Responds to CFP Recommendations for Food Code, Retail Program Standards

Food Safety Magazine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published its response to the most recent suggestions given to the agency by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). Recommendations given to FDA by CFP cover the Food Code and its Annexes, the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards , and other actions.

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Dozens more sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to Chicago taqueria

Food Safety News

At least 55 people are sick with Salmonella infections after eating food from a Chicago taqueria. Initial reports said 20 people were sick, with ten people hospitalized. The Chicago Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Public Health are investigating the outbreak. The agencies reported that Carniceria Guanajuato voluntarily closed the taqueria on Sept. 8, 2023.

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Manufacturers’ Rep Names New Partner

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Hoyt Totty, a 16-year employee of manufacturers’ rep Forbes Hever & Wallace, has added principal to his sales duties. After serving as a bartender at Pappasito’s Cantina, Totty initially joined FHW as a walk-in estimator out of its Dallas office. For the past 12 years at FHW, Totty has worked in outside sales in Houston—a position he has excelled in, says the company.

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Seattle officials investigating Salmonella outbreak linked to local restaurant

Food Safety News

Public health officials are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections associated with CrackleMi Café in Seattle, The restaurant closed on Sept. 20 because of the outbreak and the results of an inspection. There are currently three patients confirmed with lab testing. All three have the same strain of Salmonella, and all three reported eating at the restaurant before becoming ill.

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FSA Developing Regulatory Framework for Precision-Bred Foods, Proposal Expected in November

Food Safety Magazine

At the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) September board meeting, decisions were made about certain aspects of the new process to regulate the use of precision-bred organisms intended for food and feed. A detailed proposal will be published for public consultation in November.

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Why This Chicago Caterer Relies on Cambro GoBoxes for Food Delivery Success

the CAMBRO blog

Maintaining a successful catering business in the Windy City is hard work. Between bumper to bumper traffic and loading dock access only, Nicole Jordan Reed has encountered plenty of challenges while transporting food to her clients over the last 7 years. When Nicole visited our booth at the National Restaurant Association show in Chicago this year, she told us about one thing that’s made it easier: the Cam GoBox®.

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CFIA issues food safety warning over LittleOak brand infant formula

Food Safety News

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a food safety warning over LittleOak brand infant formula. The CFIA is warning consumers not to consume the affected products. The company has not submitted the required pre-market submission, these products have not been evaluated to determine whether they meet Canadian food safety and nutritional standards and regulations.

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3 ways to start building a positive workplace culture in your food business

HACCP Mentor

A positive work culture underpins the success of the food safety management system within a food business. It also has … 3 ways to start building a positive workplace culture in your food business READ MORE » The post 3 ways to start building a positive workplace culture in your food business appeared first on HACCP Mentor.

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Health officials report E. coli outbreak at suburban Chicago high school

Food Safety News

Local media are reporting at least five Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli cases have been reported at suburban Huntley High School. In a letter released to parents on Wednesday, officials said the McHenry County Health Department had contacted them about the outbreak. Health officials are working to determine “common exposures” among the five individuals diagnosed with the illness, but no definitive source has been identified.

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Hoteliers bring in an additional €25k over the summer by upselling their available space to provide more amenities to guests

Hospitality Net

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has released its new report into hospitality’s performance in the summer of 2023. The report, called the Mews Data Snap, also compares this year’s data to summer 2022 to see how the industry is changing.

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Sampling projects find adulteration and allergen issues

Food Safety News

Two sampling projects have found issues with meat substitution and undeclared allergens despite an overall high level of compliance. Findings come from targeted surveillance sampling of products in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland for the Food Standards Agency (FSA). In 2020, the program focused on commodities and hazards where intelligence suggested that the impact of COVID-19 on the global food chain could potentially impact safety or authenticity.

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Medical center's cookie concept is a sweet success

FoodService Director

The team at St. Rita's launched Simple Dimple last August. Now, it sells upwards of 1,000 cookies a month.

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Germany hit by 3-year hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen berries

Food Safety News

A hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen berries has sickened almost 60 people in Germany across two years. A total of 55 sequence-confirmed cases and four probable infections have been identified from 10 federal states, according to the Robert Koch Institut (RKI). In January 2022, RKI was informed about eight hepatitis A virus (HAV) cases with identical genotype IB sequences from two federal states, Hesse and Bavaria.

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7 Ways to Strengthen Your Food Safety Culture with a Risk Mitigation Mindset

SQF Institute

Every food manufacturer or producer has a food safety culture. The difference lies in its maturity, effectiveness, and the ability to evolve. Enhanced food safety cultures can positively impact your businesses by reducing potential food safety risks and improving customer trust. Which is why SQF introduced the requirement for facilities to measure their level of food safety culture in the SQF Edition 9 standard.

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Organicity Project: Promoting European Organic Certified Foods

Total Food Service

Organicity Project is an exclusive opportunity to discover the beauty and particular flavors of Organic Certified products from the European Union. Organicity is a project co-funded by the European Union that aims to promote European Organic Certified products, which comply with a whole set of regulations that guarantee a Certified Organic product to the consumer.

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“Well” on the Way: IHG Hotels & Resorts’ EVEN Hotels Continues Momentum

Hospitality Net

EVEN Hotels – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,200 destinations across 19 brands – is celebrating its growth momentum and positive response from guests and owners following the unveiling of its reimagined prototype and brand identity. The upscale, select service and wellness-focused brand plans to open seven additional U.S. properties by the end of 2024 – which will increase its national footprint by nearly 40 percent – while also in

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How Sip Fresh is refreshing the beverage segment with mixology-inspired juice drinks

FoodService Director

Founder and CEO Sharon Arthofer employs trained “sipologists” and “sipistas” at each location to create and serve the elevated beverage menu.

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The Hospitality Industry in the Era of Web3: A Transition Towards Digital Transformation

Hospitality Net

The emergence of Web3 technologies has ushered in a transformative wave across various industries, with luxury brands taking the lead in adopting these innovations. According to a recent study conducted by CoinGecko, 37% of apparel and luxury goods brands have already initiated strategies in the Web3 realm. As decentralized platforms, blockchain technology, and non-fungible tokens gain prominence, a pertinent question arises: Are we on the brink of witnessing a profound shift in established bran

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Chef Douglas Katz brings years of culinary expertise to Cleveland Clinic

FoodService Director

The restaurant chef is joining the healthcare segment via his new partnership with Morrison Healthcare.

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GL? Brand Debuts in the State of Georgia With the Opening of GL? Best Western Pooler – Savannah Airport Hotel

Hospitality Net

Yesterday, BWHSM Hotels announced the latest property to join its energetic and exciting boutique GLō brand, GLō Best Western Pooler - Savannah Airport Hotel. The newly constructed hotel features the boldly expressive designs, electric lobby and revolutionary shared social spaces for which the boutique brand is known. GLō is designed for the contemporary traveler who aims to work smarter, play harder and live healthier as they travel, offering spacious accommodations, upgraded amenities and tech

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Researchers Studying Efficacy of Sanitizers, Wash Practices Used at Peach Packinghouses

Food Safety Magazine

Ongoing research funded by the Center for Produce Safety aims to fill knowledge gaps about the efficacy of sanitizers and wash techniques used on peaches.

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Renovations, New Restaurants and More Shine at Opal Collection

Hospitality Net

The award-winning Opal Collection is excited to share renovation updates, new restaurants, and other news for several properties within its portfolio of award-winning, beachfront Florida hotels and resorts.

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