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Clostridium Perfringens Linked to BBQ

Bill Marler

An outbreak of likely Clostridium perfringens was investigated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Jefferson County Public Health starting on August 22, 2023. That day, a school nurse at Evergreen County Day School reported 40 or so illnesses following a school event on August 21, 2023.

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Norovirus sweeps the country; CDC says Northeast particularly hard hit

Food Safety News

Those tests have held above a 10 percent positive rate since December 2023. In some cases, severe dehydration, malnutrition, and even death can result from norovirus infection, especially among children and among older and immune-compromised adults in hospitals and nursing homes. percent for positive norovirus tests.

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Building Your Team from Within: How to Retain Your Best Food Service Employees

Culinary Services Group

In 2023, we shared our best practices for retaining food service employees. If you’re like most senior living leadership staff, you’re feeling the pressure to increase your number, and fast. But instead of immediately posting a job on Indeed, how about starting with the staff you already have?

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Fatal Spanish Salmonella outbreak under investigation

Food Safety News

In 2023, three visits were made in February, April, and July. A follow-up inspection one month later listed several violations related to hygiene and cleaning protocols. In December, disciplinary proceedings were initiated. In the same month, public prosecutors in Barcelona requested information on inspections at the center since 2020.

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FDA and CDC Provide Update on Listeria Outbreak Linked to Supplement Shakes

Penn State Food Safety Blog

There were subsequent investigation in 2021, and 2023, in addition to 2018. In November 2024, the FDA focued on nursing homes where many of the cases occurred. Following investigations in 2018, 2021, and 2023, the CDC reopened the investigation in October 2024 after six new infections were reported.

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Gift a Plate and Ambient Restaurant Sounds Playlist

Modern Restaurant Management

” Targeting police precincts, fire stations, hospitals, nursing homes, testing sites, shelters, UPS branches, and more, Wahlburgers has committed to donating thousands of warm meals to support those battling and greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in these markets as part of their #WhateverYouNeed program. .”

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FDA Cites Bakery for Preventive Control and GMP Issues

Penn State Food Safety Blog

They are distributed to restaurants, hotels, nursing homes, hospitals, and distributors/wholesalers with labeling that does not include an ingredient statement and allergen declaration. Specifically, on October 30, 2023, during the manufacturing of various RTE breads, cakes, and pastries: a.

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