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The World’s Largest and Deadliest Listeria Outbreak is turning 4 in March

Bill Marler

In 2017 and 2018, the world’s largest and deadliest outbreak of listeriosis occurred in multiple provinces of South Africa, as seen in Figure 1. A total of 1,060 cases were reported during the outbreak period of January 11, 2017, to July 17, 2018 (Figure 2). The food history interviews were completed by November 1, 2017.

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Five PR Ideas You Can Implement in Your Restaurant This Year

Modern Restaurant Management

restaurants hit the jackpot over the last few years with multiple opportunities to drive traffic thanks to big, national news events happening in the city — including the James Comey hearing in 2017, Stanley Cup playoffs in 2018, and the World Series in 2019. Washington, D.C.,

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Life After Listeriosis: Photo Essay – A South African Tragedy – A Search for Justice

Bill Marler

The victims of the 2017 listeriosis tragedy and the surviving families of those who died are taking on Tiger Brands in an effort to win some form of justice and force some form of accountability. In 2017 Alana’s husband, Antonio, died from listeriosis at the age of 42. In 2017, Alana Julie lost her husband, Antonio.

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Product Mix Analysis Drives Profitability and Revenue

Modern Restaurant Management

This was in 2017 but not much has changed even today. Location based technology has helped Chick-Fill-A scale to the top by identifying hot spots and customer needs to cater to them accordingly. Some of the best fast-food chains have emphasized on technology to upgrade and improve their products and services.

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Outbreak Database – Decades of Cantaloupe Outbreaks – Chemicals, Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli, Norovirus and Listeria

Bill Marler

2012 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Catered Luncheon, Kansas In January 2012, Kansas public health officials investigated an outbreak of norovirus associated with a luncheon catered by McAlister’s Deli in Wichita, Kansas. Known onset dates ranged from October 28, 2017, to December 6, 2017.

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The Year in Food According to Grubhub

Modern Restaurant Management

Largest order (non-catering): more than 300 tacos for a Halloween party. Whether it's cauliflower-everything or 2017's top food of poke bowls, with more than 450,000 orders per day on average, it's safe to say Grubhub has its finger on the pulse of what's hot (and what's not).

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

Modern Restaurant Management

And, on Election Day, Nando’s will provide free catered meals to poll workers in Nando’s USA communities, as a thank-you to our dedicated poll-working volunteers. billion valuation in 2017. For staff, Nando’s also will: Provide thousands of Nando’s employees, or Nandocas, with paid time off to vote.