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JULY 16, 2021

As of July 14, 2021, eight people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from two states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from June 10, 2021, to June 15, 2021. infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. BrightFarms Butter Crisp TM (4 oz. BrightFarms Harvest Crunch® (4 oz.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

Since August 1, 2021, 14 cases have been reported to Jackson County, and 10 (71%) of these cases have been hospitalized. Jackson County Public Health is investigating an unusually high number of Shiga toxin- producing Escherichia coli (STEC) cases. Urgent Flash Report_Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli_8.22.21. .

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Target creation date range: 2020-07-07 to 2021-11-08. Target creation date range: 2021-08-20 to 2021-11-08. seafood 11_10_2021 – Full Tree. 872 isolates (871 clinical, 1 “mixed produce”). Group: PDG000000002.2326. Cluster: PDS000094913.38. Distance between selected isolates: minimum = 0 SNPs, maximum = 8 SNPs, average = 1 SNPs.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

To protect Canadians from possible health risks, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing temporary import conditions for romaine lettuce from the Salinas Valley ( Santa Cruz , Santa Clara , San Benito , and Monterey ) in California for the 2021 growing season. coli O157:H7. FDA Leafy Greens STEC Action Plan.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

Since the last update on September 23, 2021, 140 more people were added to this outbreak. As of September 29, 2021, 419 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 35 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from June 19, 2021, to September 14, 2021.

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OCTOBER 20, 2021

Target creation date range: 2021-08-20 to 2021-10-15. As of a few moments ago, the CDC reports: As of October 14, 2021, 592 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 36 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 31, 2021, to September 29, 2021.

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JULY 3, 2021

The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced between December 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021. On June 9, 2021, FSIS was notified of two persons ill with listeriosis. The epidemiologic investigation identified three listeriosis illnesses, including one death, between April 6, 2021 and June 5, 2021.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2021

According to the CDC, as of November 15, 2021, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 15, 2021, to October 27, 2021. Target creation date range: 2021-11-04 to 2021-11-19. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 31, 2021, to October 25, 2021.

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JUNE 22, 2022

Total Adverse Events: 5 Hospitalizations: 5 Reported Deaths: 3 Illness Onset Date Range: 9/6/2021 – 1/4/2022 States with Adverse Events: MN (1), OH (2), TX (1) Product Distribution: Nationwide and International. According to the FDA, this would bring the total to five illnesses with three deaths. Attorney sued Abbott and several employees.

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MAY 12, 2021

Cases have been reported during April 22–May 1, 2021. Illness onsets occurred during April 17–29, 2021. All cases are currently under 15 years of age, and three are under 5 years of age. All 7 children developed symptoms consistent with STEC, including diarrhea (often bloody), abdominal cramping, nausea, and vomiting.

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JANUARY 17, 2022

As of November 12, 2021, 892 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Oranienburg have been reported from 38 states and Puerto Rico. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 31, 2021, to October 25, 2021. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 16, 2014, to October 17, 2021. Salmonella – Onions.

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

Fresh Express Lettuce – 10 sick with 1 death in 8 states – 2021. Illnesses: As of December 21, 2021, 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from eight states: Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

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JULY 29, 2021

As of July 27, 2021, 16 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 26, 2021 to June 21, 2021. Condition of victims: 7 hospitalized with 1 developing hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). coli O121 have been reported from 12 states.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2021

On February 16, 2021, Connecticut official found Listeria in samples of El Albuelito brand queso fresco cheese collected from a store where a sick person bought Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 20, 2020, to January 22, 2021, with six recent illnesses in 2021.

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DECEMBER 22, 2021

Fresh Express Lettuce – 10 sick with 1 death in 8 states – 2021. Illnesses: As of December 21, 2021, 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from eight states: Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

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APRIL 15, 2022

Between September 1, 2019 and September 20, 2021, Abbott Nutrition received seventeen consumer complaints regarding multiple Similac powdered formula products. APPLIED – FOI II – BR Abbott Nutritions- FEI# 1815692 9-2021 EIR. I could not have said it better. How the complaints were handled.

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APRIL 28, 2022

In September 2021, FDA learned of the potential link between a rare and deadly foodborne pathogen and powdered infant formula manufactured by Abbott Laboratories in a facility in Sturgis, Michigan. The report was submitted to the FDA on October 20, 2021. The FDA did not interview the whistleblower until late December 2021.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2022

In December 2021, average check was up 22 percent compared to the same period in 2019 and sales were up eight percent, according to Revenue Management Solutions, which released sales, traffic and average check trends for QSR restaurants in December 2021. This isn’t the first time consumers resorted to off-premise channels.

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JANUARY 6, 2022

Since the last update on December 30, 2021, CDC updated the case definition and removed three illnesses from this outbreak investigation. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 27, 2021, to December 9, 2021. These three people were infected with E. None of the three sick people reported eating Organic Power Greens.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

2021 Food Safety Speech to Costco – from Jack in the Box to the present from BillMarler1. Today I had the honor to hang with one of my food safety heroes – Craig Wilson – from Costco. I have know Craig from nearly 30 years. His commitment to food safety is second to none.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2022

year over year, with reviews mentioning inflation up by 22 percent compared to Q3 2021. Yelp found that food businesses are seeing one of the largest increases of inflationary experiences compared to Q3 2021, followed by restaurants. In response, consumer searches for budget-friendly dining and grocery options are higher than Q3 2021.

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JANUARY 26, 2022

Consumers described more inflationary experiences within their reviews on Yelp in 2021 than ever before, according to fourth quarter 2021 data for the Yelp Economic Average (YEA) report, a benchmark of local economic strength in the U.S. In 2021, business openings increased by eight percent to 559,715 up from 517,231 in 2020.

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Bill Marler

MAY 22, 2021

As of May 20, 2021, a total of 163 people infected with one of the outbreak strains have been reported from 43 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 12, 2021, to April 25, 2021. Seriously, Tucker, Shut the Cluck up!

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

They denounce a reduction in cleaning time imposed in 2015 and a change of flour in 2021. And Buitoni, according to employees, used this type of flour until 2021 to make the dough for its Fraîch’Up range. Damning investigation in a Buitoni pizza factory, MrMondialisation, May 11, 2021 READ. We wonder how we got here.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Illnesses started on dates ranging from July 26, 2016, to October 19, 2021. On December 16, 2021, the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development identified the outbreak strain of Listeria in a bag of Fresh Express Sweet Hearts packaged salad collected from a grocery store during routine sampling.

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JUNE 2, 2021

Cases have been identified with illness onset dates ranging from February 21, 2021 to May 7, 2021. The CDC reports: As of June 2, 2021, a total of 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 6 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 21, 2021 to May 7, 2021.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Though there are many examples of point-source outbreaks of hepatitis A that have occurred within the past few years around the country, a particularly egregious outbreak occurred in the early fall of 2021 in Roanoke, Virginia. As of November 2021, a total of 49 primary cases (40 confirmed and 9 probable) were identified in this outbreak.

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AUGUST 17, 2022

Packaged salads, 2021, 10 cases, 100% female. Baby spinach, 2021, 15 cases, 80% female. Present Outbreak – Ill people range in age from 6 to 91 years, with a median age of 21 years, and 38% are female. Produce: 862 cases, ~67% female. Leafy greens, 2020, 40 cases, 60% female. Chopped salad kits, 2019, 10 cases, 60% female.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Though there are many examples of point-source outbreaks of hepatitis A that have occurred within the past few years around the country, a particularly egregious outbreak occurred in the early fall of 2021 in Roanoke, Virginia. As of November 2021, a total of 49 primary cases (40 confirmed and 9 probable) were identified in this outbreak.

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APRIL 12, 2022

Vaccine rates are stable at 74 percent, a jump from a 17 percent vaccination rate reported in Q1 2021 and even surpassing the 60 percent of respondents who were or planned to get vaccinated. As we enter Q2 2022, it’s a different view. Masks have come off, and concerns over catching COVID have eased. The sentiment has changed rapidly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Christmas Day delivers second-highest day for check value across 2021.

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OCTOBER 20, 2021

Nearly three-fourths of respondents reported using the channel at least 1x weekly, a slight decline from May 2021. Takeout and delivery also have remained constant since May 2021 — 66 percent used takeout at least one time weekly, and 52 percent used delivery. Why Breakfast Is Back.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Agrifoodtech startups faced a significant setback in 2023 as their investment share plummeted by 50%, comprising only 5.5% of global venture capital funds, down from 6.7% in 2022 and 7.6% Agrifoodtech Startup Investment Drops 50%, Accounts for Just 5.5% of Global VC Dollars – AFN In 2023, agrifoodtech represented just 5.5% in 2022 and 7.6%

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MAY 3, 2022

Cake Mix: As of July 27, 2021, 16 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 26, 2021 to June 21, 2021. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 26, 2021 to June 21, 2021. Of 16 people with information available, 7 have been hospitalized.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Then, in September 2021 ( Sept. 20-24, 2021 ) (unclear if in response to reported illness), the FDA returned. The situation changed in September 2019 ( Sept. Once again, the company corrected its procedures to the FDA’s satisfaction. There were no inspections carried out for two full years. Result in 2019 and 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2022

In addition, in January 2021, Hyundai Robotics launched what it describes as a “food and beverage service robot” for the restaurant and catering sector. The autonomous car pilot is in collaboration with Motional, the self-driving joint venture of Hyundai Motor Co and Aptiv PLC, and was initially announced in December 2021.

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MAY 10, 2022

From September 2021 to February 2022, the CDC received reports of Cronobacter bacteria cases in infants in Minnesota, Ohio and Texas that resulted in four illnesses with two deaths. These illnesses were ultimately linked by the CDC and FDA to the consumption of powdered infant formula produced by Abbott in its Sturgis, Michigan facility.

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