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GINO’S RISTORANTE, 2401 W Main St Norristown, PA 19403, refused to voluntarily close due to Hepatitis A Investigation  

Bill Marler

Inspection Date: 12-30-2021. Discussed with person-in-charge on proper handwashing, glove use when handling ready-to-eat foods, exclusion of ill employees, and prevention of contamination during food storage and handling. Comments: Foodborne illness complaint. At time of inspection the following was observed.

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Rice noodles behind Bacillus cereus outbreak in China

Food Safety News

A large outbreak with almost 200 cases in China was caused by poor hygiene at the producer and inadequate food storage at schools, according to a recent study. An outbreak of acute gastrointestinal illness occurred at two middle schools in a rural region of Chongqing in 2021.

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Food recalls down but incidents up for Ireland in 2022

Food Safety News

Although prosecutions were down compared to 2021, other orders and notices were up. There was an increase in official controls in 2022 compared with 2021, reflecting the easing of restrictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic. FSAI issued 88 food warnings and 38 food allergen alerts, an 18 percent decrease from 2021.

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Researchers give insight into a decade of Listeria in Finland.

Food Safety News

Eating high-risk foods From 2011 to 2021, 722 listeriosis cases were reported, ranging from 42 to 93 per year. Interview data were obtained for 304 cases from 2016 to 2021. Many patients had high-risk foods or reported improper food storage. In Finland, listeriosis in pregnant women is rare.

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4 Strategies for Managing Your Food Budget When Grocery Prices Keep Rising

Culinary Services Group

In 2021, we wrote a blog about increasing food costs as the world was still grappling with the aftereffects of COVID-19. Thankfully, many in the food industry are bouncing back from these challenges and are seeing improvements and new gains for their business. soup stocks, sauces) Implement sustainable disposal practices (e.g.,

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Virtual Acceleration, Raising the Bar and Insult Monitor

Modern Restaurant Management

US Foods will finance the acquisition primarily with $700 million in fully committed financing from Citigroup and Bank of America and will fund the balance of the purchase price through its existing liquidity resources. At the closing of the acquisition, US Foods’ pro forma net leverage is expected to be approximately 4.0x

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Food Defense in the Age of AI: Are We Prepared?

Food Safety Tech

So, I pose the question: are we at risk in the food industry in terms of Food Defense? Recent cybersecurity attacks in the food industry have highlighted the urgency of this question. This proactive approach can significantly enhance food safety.