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A picture is worth far more than a 1,000 words

Bill Marler

Perhaps millions in punitive damages and criminal fines for “conscious disregard to a know risk?” People always ask my why do leafy green E. coli outbreaks keep happening. I think the bottom line is that retailers, restaurants, growers, processors and the government simply do not give a cow’s pie about the sickened and/or dead consumers – they are simply the cost of doing business or staying in office.

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FM On Demand with Tara Fitzpatrick: This is what healthcare dining innovation looks like with Chef Jeffrey Quasha

Food Management

Morrison Healthcare’s Senior Director of Culinary Innovation gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the way healthcare dining evolves, ultimately achieving the very real power to heal patients, staff, community.

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How to Avoid the Top Seven Restaurant Inventory Management Mistakes

Modern Restaurant Management

Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Fortunately, all of these can be prevented by knowing the top mistakes and implementing best practices to avoid them. Below are the top seven inventory management mistakes restaurants are making, and how to correct them.

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Nearly 2,000 pounds of ground beef products recalled after testing finds E. coli

Food Safety News

Dean & Peeler Meatworks, LLC, of Poth, TX, is recalling approximately 1,835 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) The issue was reported to FSIS after the ground beef product was submitted to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis and the sample tested presumptive positive for E. coli O157:H7.

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What is the latest on the E. coli Outbreak tied to the University of Arkansas

Bill Marler

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.

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Aramark launches dozens of new branded concepts for 2023 college football kick-off

Food Management

Aramark Sports + Entertainment is bringing a fresh new lineup of culinary concepts and innovative technology that will increase speed of service to the 14 collegiate football facilities where it operates.

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Company recalls “India Seeds” because they are actually highly toxic oleander

Food Safety News

Todorganic Inc. of Middleburg, FL, is recalling its Nuez de la India Seeds because FDA analysis has determined that the seeds appear to be Thevetia peruviana, or yellow oleander. All parts of the yellow oleander plant are known to contain cardiac glycosides that are highly toxic to humans and animals. Ingestion of yellow oleander can cause neurologic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular adverse health effects that may be severe, or even fatal.

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What Restaurant Employees Want From Management

Wasserstrom

The restaurant industry is a competitive one. Management and owners are under pressure to keep their restaurants profitable. This pressure may lead to setting unrealistic expectations for their front-of-house (FoH) and back-of-house (BoH) employees to stay ahead of the competition. For this article, we asked foodservice industry employees about common problems they face with management and […] The post What Restaurant Employees Want From Management appeared first on The Official Wasserstro

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Think fast and grab these grab-and-go menu ideas

Food Management

The flavors, fun and functionality of menu items at your c-store, counter or cart could be the difference between grabbing customers or getting passed by. At the moment, these are the items getting grabbed the most. Plus: Campus c-store stars and special Q & A on meal kits for seniors in independent living.

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Avoiding Mistakes in Loyalty Programs

Modern Restaurant Management

Viewers of "The Bear" understand how viral trends tempt first-time guests, but how do restaurants convert those novelty-seekers into brand champions and realize long-term value? Loyalty expert Hope Neiman, CMO at Tillster, says these are the four things she sees that restaurants often get wrong when building loyalty programs + brand champions: Lack of clarity and consistency.

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FDA warns public about mussels because of E. coli and Salmonella contamination

Food Safety News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns the public not to eat mussels from a certain area following Canadian tests that showed Salmonella and E. coli contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency tested mussel meats on Aug. 21 and found the contamination, according to the FDA’s warning posted this afternoon. The Canadian agency informed the FDA of the testing results on Aug. 23.

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Should You Buy a Franchise or Start Your Own Business?

Sculpture Hospitality

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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Harpeth Hall School earns allergy-friendly certification

Food Management

SAGE Dining Services, Harpeth Hall School's foodservice contractor, spearheaded the certification process.

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Chefs on the Line

Modern Restaurant Management

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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FDA sends warning letters to infant formula manufacturers, unveils Cronobacter history in facilities

Food Safety News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has escalated efforts to ensure the safety of infant formula production by issuing warning letters to three major manufacturers: ByHeart Inc., Mead Johnson Nutrition (Reckitt), and Perrigo Wisconsin, LLC. According to the FDA, this action is occurring within the context of its ongoing commitment to enhance regulatory oversight and reflects the agency’s determination to ensure optimal conditions for producing infant formula.

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Fellowship Seeks Next Cohort of School Food Changemakers

Chef Ann Foundation

The Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship empowers school food operators to run successful scratch-cook operations that benefit students, staff, and the environment.

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Chartwells Higher Education shares top 5 food trends for the 2023 fall semester

Food Management

From functional foods to nostalgic flavors, these are the hottest food trends coming to college campuses this year.

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Prioritize Food Safety This Month and Throughout the Year

Modern Restaurant Management

The food your restaurant serves should taste good, look appealing, and be safe! Each year, food safety breaches sicken 48 million people in the United States and, of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. Prioritize food safety and avoid mistakes that could contribute to these statistics – like serving undercooked burgers, allowing employees to work when ill, accepting a delivery of temperature-abused products, etc.

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Trader Joe’s crackers recalled over metal found in product

Food Safety News

Treehouse Foods of Oak Brook, IL, is recalling 13,000 cases of Trader Joe’s Multigrain Crackers with Sunflower and Flax Seeds because of pieces of metal found in the product. According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on Aug. 15, 2023, and is ongoing. The recalled products were sold in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington.

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Fellowship Seeks Next Cohort of School Food Changemakers

Chef Ann Foundation

The Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship empowers school food operators to run successful scratch-cook operations that benefit students, staff, and the environment.

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University of Nevada, Reno transforms campus dining experience for 2023-24

Food Management

Menu refreshes, globally-inspired meal concepts and expanded early-bird and late-night hours are some of the enhancements to the program.

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Five PR Tips Your Restaurant Should Follow

Modern Restaurant Management

It's important to have a restaurant public relations (PR) strategy in place. PR for restaurants won’t just help give your brand name a more positive ring. It will also boost your restaurant's presence. The ultimate result? An increase in sales. Who wouldn’t want that? Here are five PR tips you can follow to ensure your restaurant’s success. 1.

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Nine raw milk illnesses linked to Hillman, MN farm

Food Safety News

State health officials have linked eight cases of cryptosporidiosis and one case of E. coli O111:H8 illness to raw milk from a farm in Hillman, MN. The Minnesota Department of Health urges anyone who recently purchased milk from Healthy Harvest Farm and Kitchen to discard the product and not consume it. The milk may be labeled natural A2 milk, and consumers may be unaware that the milk has not been pasteurized.

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A Smorgasbord of Resources, Learning Opportunities in Celebration of National Food Safety Education Month

Food Safety Magazine

For National Food Safety Education Month 2023, organizations, academia, and regulatory agencies are offering free resources, training, and educational content about food safety.

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Sodexo Live! Kicks off college football season with new hospitality offerings

Food Management

Stacked new menus, new local partners, and other hospitality and premium service offerings are set to debut across the 10 universities the company serves.

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Find the Perfect Combo With Combi Ovens

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Combi ovens are known for their ability to multitask—it’s right there in the name. They offer dry convection heat and moist steam heat, used independently or in conjunction. Nearly 50 years after its invention, the combi oven has become a centerpiece of many commercial kitchens, valued for its ability to bake, steam, roast, fry, grill, poach and more.

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Contaminated chicken suspected for Salmonella cases in 11 countries

Food Safety News

More than 130 people have fallen sick in 11 countries with contaminated chicken meat from Poland suspected as being the source of infection. An analysis by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) focused on two sub-clusters of Salmonella Enteritidis sequence type (ST) 11 with 134 cases mostly reported between January and August 2023.

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Researchers Developing Sensor-Based Decision-Making Model to Mitigate Salmonella Across Poultry Supply Chain, Drive Health Equity

Food Safety Magazine

A team of scientists is developing a rapid sensor-based decision-making system to assess and mitigate Salmonella contamination across the entire poultry supply chain, with an emphasis on improving health equity by leveraging data to help disproportionately affected communities make informed food safety decisions.

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Trending this week: Universities pour on the tech solutions as new academic year begins

Food Management

This week on Food Management the top story was Flexible station concept addresses company's post-pandemic foodservice needs.

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Exclusive: How To Partner With a Service Provider

Foodservice Equipment Reports

As if change in 2020 weren’t coming fast enough in foodservice, the COVID-19 pandemic kicked it into hyperdrive. Stores closed, staff quit or were laid off, customers laid low and curbside pickup either worked or didn’t, depending on your menu, packaging, niche and ability to adapt. Instead of staff, you had mobile apps and pickup lockers.

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Food Safety Tips for Hurricane and Flooding Safety

Food Safety News

While West Virginia is suffering from devastating flooding, Florida, Georgia, and the southeast coast are dealing with Hurricane Idalia and its aftermath. In emergency situations like this, it’s important to remember vital food safety practices to keep a bad situation from getting worse. Hurricane Idalia looms over florida As Hurricane Idalia intensified moves through Florida and up the U.S. coast, residents are on high alert.