Food Safety Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Due to concerns about harms to human health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed to revoke the regulation that authorizes the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food. The agency also announced its intent to review three other possibly toxic, FDA-regulated food additives that were recently banned in the state of California, and announced that a decision about red dye 3 is forthcoming.

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Food Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Elevate your menu with oat milk beverage topping for inclusive and irresistible non-dairy delights!

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fruits et Légumes Gaétan Bono is recalling whole cantaloupes in Canada because of contamination with Salmonella. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency reports that the cantaloupes were distributed in the provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec, with the possibility that there was wider distribution. The Malichita brand cantaloupes were sold between Oct. 22 and Nov. 1.

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Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At the heart of food service is people. At Fresh Ideas, we strive to make every guest feel at home. College campuses are unique communities and are meant to foster new friendships, promote learning, and provide comfort. The dining hall is an integral part of a school – a place for students to spend time together, study, and of course, eat. Our teams work to create a space where students feel welcome, can try new things, and meet new people.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Wood Stone Corp. has announced Steve Kirk as its new VP of finance, as Joe Jacobson, who currently holds the title, prepares to retire in January. Kirk has a wealth of financial leadership experience, the manufacturer says, and most recently worked as an advisor at Flexure Accounting. There, he helped numerous clients achieve business success by offering day-to-day financial support and strategic.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Police in Australia have charged a woman as part of an investigation into the deaths of three people from suspected mushroom poisoning. Homicide squad detectives from Victoria Police arrested a 49-year-old woman at her home in the town of Leongatha earlier this week. The suspect, Erin Patterson, is the daughter-in-law of the couple who died. Patterson has been charged with three counts of murder and five of attempted murder.

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Forward Fooding

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, especially most recently with the introduction of ChatGPT and similar applications. But AI is more prevalent in our daily lives than we thought. FoodTech companies all over the world are now using this technology to build a more sustainable and resilient food system. It’s no news that food production accounts for about one-third of GHG emissions and 70% of water use globally, and almost 90% of deforestation worldwide is due to agricultur

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick, an Atlanta-based fast-casual brand, announced Nov. 1 it has acquired a local bakery chain. Called Piece of Cake, the chain operates 10 locations, including one at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int’l. Airport, in the Atlanta area. Chicken Salad Chick says in the release that the deal will help it expand and enhance its dessert menu at its 245 locations in 18 states.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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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FoodService Director

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The transaction now makes the airport restaurateur the second largest operator of airport travel retail and food and beverage in North America.

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Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), formerly the United Fresh and Produce Marketing Association, has distributed a report on Cyclospora cayetanensis in produce. This report is released and published by the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). The USDA empowers this committee, and it is not otherwise associated with IFPA otherwise.

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FoodService Director

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Through the partnership, Aramark chefs will learn about sustainable seafood and integrate that knowledge into their sourcing strategies.

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the CAMBRO blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Cambro Manufacturing presents the Tall 20-Tray Meal Delivery Cart , a versatile and innovative solution designed to streamline meal distribution while enhancing efficiency in healthcare facilities. The cart is designed with a higher profile to provide a smaller footprint while maintaining a large capacity. The Tall 20-Tray Meal Delivery Cart will optimize how meals are delivered in hospitals, nursing homes and post-acute care settings.

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FoodService Director

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With corporate chef Andrew Ashmore at the helm, the Lettuce Entertain You concept pulls in crowds for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Food Quality & Safety

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

An October 2023 report released by Consumer Reports found high levels of cadmium and lead in select dark chocolate products, included those from Hershey’s, Trader Joe’s, and other popular brands. The group’s scientists tested 28 dark chocolate bars for heavy metals, and detected cadmium and lead in all of them. The findings revealed that eating just one ounce from any of the 23 bars tested would put an adult over the limit for both heavy metals that public health experts deem acceptable.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Yum Brands—parent to KFC, Taco Bell, The Habit Burger Grill and Pizza Hut—had a few positives to share during its Q3 earnings call with investors, held Wednesday, Nov. 1. For one, the company set a record on unit development, having opened 1,130 gross new units in its latest quarter, which ended Sept. 30. KFC led the way in unit growth, opening 664 new restaurants across 57 countries in the.

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Food Safety Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

To help safeguard electrical systems against leaks and contaminants in food and beverage operations, ABB Installation Products has expanded its portfolio of solutions to include the T&B Fittings® Stainless Cylinder Conduit Hub and Stainless Dome Drain, as well as the T&B Liquidtight Systems® Type A Solutions conduit and fittings.

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Penn State Food Safety Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Q’Delicia, a Jacksonville, Fla. establishment, is recalling approximately 639 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry empanada products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The problem was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities when it was determined that the empanada products did not have the USDA mark of inspection and were produced in a facility that was not inspected by USDA.

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FoodDocs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are prerequisites for higher levels of food safety systems that food producers have to follow. This article discusses good manufacturing practices and their importance for food businesses.

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Food Safety Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Bürkert has announced a new addition to its product lineup—the Type 5282 Basic Line solenoid valve—an affordable, stripped-down fluid control solution.

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GFI

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

November 2, 2023 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” This oft-cited African proverb has particular resonance in the alternative protein ecosystem. This is an industry that intends to go far. The aims of companies in the sector are ambitious and lofty – to make the meat, seafood, dairy, and eggs that people love, but to make them in a way that is better for people, the environmen

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Each year, 48 million people get sick and 3,000 die from (preventable) foodborne illness in the United States. From mystery meat in chemical buckets and mouse prints in soda syrup to tears in a parking lot and threats of being shot, Francine L. Shaw's “ Who Watches the Kitchen ?” takes readers on a rollicking, astonishing journey through the hidden truths of the foodservice industry.

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