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FSMA Rule 204 Food Safety Countdown: What Restaurant Managers Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

With the January 20, 2026 compliance deadline for the U.S. Improved traceability means better inventory management, as restaurants have clearer insights into what’s coming in and going out of the kitchen. Better food safety has never been more in reach, thanks to advancements in traceability standards and technology.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

When consumers order more food online, it’s clearly good for business – but it can also make it harder for businesses to manage inventory. In 2025, restaurants need to have a plan in place that ensures they are effectively managing inventory and redirecting unused, still edible food to donations.

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Food Traceability and FDA FSMA 204 Implementation Summary

Kellerman Consulting

Tracing of bulk requires careful recording of receiving/filling dates and the use of the estimated time it takes to use up that material FSMA 204 Compliance Dates in Industry FDAs current compliance date for FSMA 204 Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods isTuesday, January 20, 2026.

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Navigating Challenges of FSMA 204 Compliance

Food Safety Tech

Since the compliance deadline is set for January 20, 2026, food manufacturing companies must take a significant step toward enhancing food safety and protecting public health. This assessment will help you decide if your existing ERP, inventory, or traceability software needs upgrades or integration with new digital tools.

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Imported Dog Treats Sold Online Recalled for Potential Metal Contamination

Penn State Food Safety Blog

TDBBS LLC is working with distributors and retailers to ensure that the affected products are no longer sold and have been removed from inventory. The potential presence of metal objects could pose a health hazard to your dog. No other products are affected or being recalled. Food and Drug Administration.

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Expert Insights: How FoodTech 500 Ambassadors Envision the Next Chapter of AgriFoodTech

Forward Fooding

A potential recovery may not materialize until 2026. In addition, AI-driven food inventory systems and dynamic pricing algorithms will help to cut the current huge amount of food waste at every level. Jorien Hattink: New technologies are currently seen as a holy grain to solve issues.

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NJ Establishment Recalls RTE Chicken Pot Pie Soup Due to Unintended Added Soy Allergen

Penn State Food Safety Blog

The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that they conducted an inventory review and realized they used chicken with soy, which was not declared on the label. metal cans containing “HANOVER SOUP CLASSICS Chicken Pot Pie” with lot code P864 4893 23241950 and “BEST BY SEP 2026” both printed on top of the can.