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Irrigation Water as a Tool To Reduce Pathogen Contamination

Food Safety Tech

A new study is taking a different look at irrigation water. Rather than investigating the water as a potential source of contamination, Channah Rock, Ph.D., with the University of Arizona, is examining irrigation water’s role in reducing potential pathogens. The data collected will be used to create a quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) to gauge potential pathogens risks from treated water applied preharvest.

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Birds, rodents, worms and cockroaches in food facility lead to FDA warning

Food Safety News

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company has been given months to years to correct problems.

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Vulto Creamery Owner Pleads Guilty in Connection with Raw Milk Listeria Outbreak

Food Safety Tech

Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer and his company, Vulto Creamery LLC, pleaded guilty to charges related to cheese that was linked to a 2016-2017 outbreak of listeriosis, the U.S. Department of Justic announced earlier this month. Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC, each pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of causing the introduction of adulterated food into interstate commerce.

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Wild mushroom warning sounded in Australia

Food Safety News

The Food Safety Information Council has warned people in Australia against picking and eating wild mushrooms. The charity raised several issues around picking mushrooms for consumption after recent wet weather in the country. Cathy Moir, chair of the Food Safety Information Council, said foraging for wild food is becoming popular, and is promoted by influencers on social media, but gathering wild mushrooms can be life-threatening.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Looking Back on Bon Appétit’s Decades of Support for Farmworkers’ Rights

Bon Appetit Management Company

After almost two decades of boycotting, marching, educating, researching, and signing onto commitments, Bon Appétit Management Company is proud to reflect on progress made while continuing the fight for farmworkers’ rights. We are led by the important work of laborers and organizers in the fields who are laying the groundwork for a world where farmworkers, regardless of their country of origin, immigration status, or financial stability, are treated with dignity, respect, and are fairly compensa

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Hotelogix and KePSLA join hands to help hotels with efficient guest feedback collection and management

Hospitality Net

Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, has announced the integration of its Hotel PMS with KePSLA, an online reputation management platform. This strategic integration aims to revolutionize how hotels collect, manage, and leverage guest feedback to understand their sentiment, identify areas of improvement to act accordingly, ultimately leading to enhanced reputation, more sales and revenue.

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Probe or Infrared Thermometer Scanner?

Food Safety Guru

Tip of the Week Probe thermometer or Infrared temperature scanner? Which thermometer is best for each job and how to check calibration of thermometer? Infrared Scanner Thermometer Use an infrared Scanner Thermometer to take the surface temperature of food deliveries or cold products. This is a safe method of checking temperature of cold foods and food deliveries.

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Celebrating Progress and Recognizing Continued Struggles for Farmworkers’ Rights

Bon Appetit Management Company

While many food labels you might find in the grocery store provide insight on a farm’s environmental approach or treatment of animals (think: USDA Certified Organic or Certified Humane), few give meaningful insight on the ways farmworkers are compensated or treated. Progress is Being Made This is where programs like the Fair Food Program (FFP) and the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) come in.

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224. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 224 – Understanding Instant Financial: Innovating in Fintech and Disrupting Payroll Practices with CEO Tal Clark

The Restaurant Technology Guys

An Introduction to Instant Financial Instant Financial is a leader in the FinTech industry, transforming age-old financial practices and uncomplicating payroll systems. In a recent podcast, Jeremy Julian interviewed Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial. They discussed the company’s solutions, features and impact in the restaurant industry. They talked about the importance of facilitating access to earned wages and tips and how Instant Financial is helping democratize finances.

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States take sides in the raw milk debate

Food Safety News

The debate over the legality of raw milk sales continues to stir discussions among legislators, public health officials, and consumers across the United States. Raw milk, which is milk that has not undergone pasteurization to kill harmful bacteria, remains a contentious issue because of its associated health risks and raw milk advocates’ arguments about the benefits.