Bill Marler
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Arkansas Department of Health continues to investigate an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) (presumably E. coli O157:H7) infections in Northwest Arkansas. Symptoms have been reported by approximately 100 students who attend the University of Arkansas including several hospitalizations at Mercy Rogers Hospital and Children’s in Little Rock.
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 28, 2023
General Mills Foodservice is putting the Chefs of the Mills to the test against back-of-house obstacles in its new “Chefs on the Line” video series, Each episode will challenge General Mills Foodservice’s resident culinary experts with the high-stakes scenarios that foodservice operators face every day. In the first episode, General Mills Foodservice corporate chefs Ted Osorio and Jessie Kordosky must throw together a brunch service with no staff, using only what’s on han
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Food Management
AUGUST 28, 2023
As the “back to routine” season is underway, consumers are on the lookout for convenient, nutritious, and functional snacks that cater to their health-conscious lifestyles.
Sculpture Hospitality
AUGUST 28, 2023
Navigating the entrepreneurial world can be a thrilling yet daunting adventure. One critical decision that every aspiring entrepreneur faces is whether to start a brand-new business or buy into an established franchise.
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Chef Ann Foundation
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship empowers school food operators to run successful scratch-cook operations that benefit students, staff, and the environment.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 28, 2023
C & S Wholesale Grocers Inc., of Keene, NH, is recalling over two hundred types of perishable items sold at Stop & Shop stores located in the New York Metro Region because they were not held at an appropriate temperature. According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on July 19, 2023 and is ongoing. The recalled products were distributed in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
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Food Safety Magazine
AUGUST 28, 2023
During National Food Safety Education Month, the Northeast Center to Advance Food Safety (NECAFS) will be hosting a free, three-part webinar series on produce safety in hydroponic and aquaponic operations.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 28, 2023
— OPINION — By Mitzi D. Baum, M.Sc., CEO for Stop Foodborne Illness Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP) was born in 1994, the same year in which September was dedicated as National Food Safety Education month (NFSEM). As we quickly roll into September, I believe it’s important to reflect on the importance of both STOP and NFSEM and their contributions to public health.
The Restaurant Technology Guys
AUGUST 28, 2023
alwaysAI is a computer vision solutions provider for quick service and fast-casual restaurants. Through deep learning AI, computer vision enables cameras to quickly identify and interpret objects in the physical world and generate data to enable intelligent management decisions. Because computer vision provides real-time data, it offers unprecedented visibility into restaurants’ backend operations.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 28, 2023
A council in England has prosecuted the previous owner of a restaurant for failing to comply with food safety regulations following a food poisoning outbreak in late 2022. Surrey Heath Borough Council prosecuted the former operator of Mogul Restaurant in Bagshot. The company was ordered to pay a fine of £25,000 ($31,400), a victim surcharge of £2,000 ($2,500) and the council’s costs of more than £14,000 ($17,600).
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Food Safety Guru
AUGUST 28, 2023
Tip of the Week Cooking food via the sous vide method (water bath) is a perfectly safe method of cooking if you have a safe procedure in place The biggest additional hazard with sous vide cooking is the potential for multiplication of bacteria and production of toxins that may be aided by packing in a vacuum pouch. Bacteria such as Clostridium Perfringens, Clostridium Botulinum and Bacillus Cereus thrive in the absence of oxygen so care must be taken in handling, packaging, cooking, cooling, et
Food Safety News
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Quarterly Enforcement Report for April 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, shows carcass inspections for livestock fell to 39,410 570. It was the first time in Fiscal Year 2023 that the number fell below 40 million. Poultry inspections remained at the 2.4 billion level where they’ve been all year. Th e Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit (OIEA) conducts detention actions for Meat, Poultry and Egg products.
Food Safety Magazine
AUGUST 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) recently published recommendations from the latest National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI) meeting about ways in which FSIS can enhance engagement with underserved communities to promote equity while strengthening the food supply chain and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
Food Safety News
AUGUST 28, 2023
Most companies in England would support mandatory food hygiene rating display, according to research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Outlets are given a rating from 0 to 5, with 5 indicating “very good” food hygiene and 0 meaning “urgent improvement necessary.” In Wales and Northern Ireland, businesses are legally required to display their Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) sticker.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
AUGUST 28, 2023
Texas Tamale Co. located in Houston, Texas, is instituting a recall for one lot of Texas Tamale Black Bean Tamales due to the potential presence of an undeclared milk allergen. Hatch Green Chile and Cheese Tamales were mistakenly packaged in Black Bean Tamale Bags. The decision to recall these products was prompted by a consumer complaint that the items containing milk allergens were disseminated in packaging that failed to disclose the presence of milk.
FoodService Director
AUGUST 28, 2023
Longer dining hours, fresh vending and more await students this fall.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
AUGUST 28, 2023
USDA FSIS is issuing a public health alert for Wegmans Jamaican Jerk-style, raw, marinated chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The marinade in the chicken products may contain milk, soy, and wheat, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.
Total Food Service
AUGUST 28, 2023
Watermelon is the quintessential summer treat – sweet, succulent, and refreshing. During the scorching summer months, it quenches thirst, enlivens picnics and restaurant dishes, and cools us down as the heat wears on. The majestic oblong fruit with its green rind and bright red juicy flesh freckled with black seeds could be considered the king of fruits!
Penn State Food Safety Blog
AUGUST 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for fresh, fully cooked, ready-to-eat (RTE) ShopRite brand chicken noodle soup products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product labeled as chicken noodle soup may actually contain Italian-style wedding soup, which contains milk.
Total Food Service
AUGUST 28, 2023
Stephen Yen , a French Culinary Institute (ICC) graduate, and a renowned restaurant chef, tells us how he overcame the often tricky transition from the restaurant to the club industry. Liberty National is one of the finest golf properties in the country, with some incredible members. It is your second season; tell us how you overcame the transition challenges.
Bill Marler
AUGUST 28, 2023
I new journal article on the polony tragedy was just published: “Cost estimation of listeriosis (Listeria monocytogenes) occurrence in South Africa in 2017 and its food safety implications.” Some main points: Estimate the loss of 204 that died was at least $240,000,000 US Hospitalization costs were at least $10,400,000 US Loss to businesses was at least $15,000,000 US This does not even account for future medical expenses and/or lost productivity to those that survived and who have life-altering
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 28, 2023
There have never been more ways for restaurants to capture information about customers. Yet, restaurateurs often struggle to keep pace with marketing trends. Yes, data is more abundant than ever, but data is only a tool. It isn’t useful in its own right. It needs to be used in a way that has utility for restaurateurs before it can take your restaurant to new heights.
Chef's Deal
AUGUST 28, 2023
Whether large or small, all types of foodservice businesses need a backup generator because a backup generator ensures uninterrupted power, preserves perishables, maintains service consistency, and avoids financial losses during unexpected outages in commercial kitchens. Power outage is an unwanted issue for everyone, but it can be worse for commercial kitchens and restaurants, leading to various problems and dangers.
Food Safety Tech
AUGUST 28, 2023
I n a report released in May of 2023, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) offered an encouraging and attainable outlook for cooperative and effective functionality throughout the global food supply chain. And with traceability as the primary goal in this diverse landscape of users, challenges and solutions abound. Less a snapshot of where we have been, this report is a helpful guide to where we are going and how best the industry will achieve compliance to the Food Safety Modernization Act
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