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Settlements reached in a 2016 Chicago E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak

Bill Marler

On June 28, 2016, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) received five reports of Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia Coli (STEC)1 through routine surveillance. The restaurant is open 7 days a week and serves Mexican-style foods. Both locations serve the same menu and use the same food suppliers. Introduction.

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A brief Marler Clark history with Wendy’s and E. coli Lawsuits

Bill Marler

Marion County Inspectors found several food-handling problems that likely resulted in cross-contamination, causing E. coli bacteria in the meat to contaminate other foods. coli O121:H19 infections after eating iceberg lettuce prepared at the Wendy’s restaurant located at 2500 N 400 E in North Ogden, Utah. 2006 Lettuce E.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Digital food shopping has accelerated, and will continue to be prevalent post-pandemic, according to a new study by the Intent Lab, a research collaboration between Performics and Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications.

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Most outbreaks in Finland are caused by Norovirus

Food Safety News

Salad products were suspected, but food testing didn’t find the outbreak strain. Two Listeria clusters, one with 23 cases between 2016 and 2020 and the other with 14 cases in the same time period, were linked to meat products. Two people developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and two died. Another small E.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

Greg joined the Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA) in 2016, earned his Certified Restaurant Facility Professional designation in 2017, was chosen Restaurateur of the Year in 2019, and currently serves on the RFMA Board of Directors. The top is flat and can be used for food preparation or storage while the machine is in use.

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China shares data on decade of Bacillus cereus outbreaks

Food Safety News

Link to rice products and schools The most recurrent food vehicle was connected with rice or flour-based products, notably those made with rice or fried rice and school canteens bore the brunt of outbreaks. This suggests contamination and improper storage during food preparation. The peak hospitalization rate was in 2011.

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2023 Update on state food safety legislation

Food Safety News

Enacted Bills Include: California A 1325, Microenterprise Home Kitchens This relates to the California Retail Food Code, which authorizes the governing body of a city, county, or city and county, by ordinance or resolution, to permit microenterprise home kitchen operations (MHKOs) if certain conditions are met.