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California’s Prop 12 is now the law of the land

Food Safety News

Those well-funded animal activists ran a marathon ending Jan. 1 with full implementation of California’s Proposition 12. The first day of 2024 marks the successful end to more than six years of political efforts. Proposition 12 was a 2018 ballot measure passed overwhelmingly by California voters. Prop 12 put unprecedented prohibitions on selling food from farm animals not housed under specific standards.

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Garlic Parmesan Mashed Cauliflower

Culinary Services Group

One of our favorite and versatile veggies takes center stage in another recipe! This garlic parmesan cauliflower mash is going to become a go-to side in future meals. The classic flavor combo of garlic and parmesan transforms your cauliflower into a familiar and cozy dish. Nutritionally, cauliflower is lighter in calories and carbs than potatoes. It contains a high amount of fiber, which is important for digestive health.

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FDA sends Cooperstown Cheese Company warning after inspection finds Listeria in facility

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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213. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 213 – ZippyApp: the meeting place for hourly job seekers & employers

The Restaurant Technology Guys

Zippyapp is the ultimate solution for hiring and retaining the best talent for your restaurant. Whether you need to fill a position quickly, manage your staff schedules, or reward your employees for their performance, Zippyapp has you covered. With Zippyapp, you can post jobs to multiple platforms with one click, track applicants and interviews, and onboard new hires seamlessly.

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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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Faces of Food Safety: Meet Cedric Hardy of the FSIS

Food Safety News

Program Analyst Cedric “Ced” Hardy proudly retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving for 20 years. He followed his military service with a 20-year executive career in the private sector. Hardy’s “third act” began in October 2020 with FSIS’ Office of Investigation, Enforcement and Audit (OIEA). LEPS Program Analyst Duties As a program analyst within OIEA’s Litigation and Enforcement Programs Staff (LEPS), Hardy’s responsibilities include collecting data and analyzing and reporting federal pla

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Austria reveals results from controls on a range of products

Food Safety News

The safety of raw milk, fish, chicken, and produce were some of the products checked in recent controls in Austria. Results of the inspection campaigns were published by the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES). One control was done to get an up-to-date overview of the prevalence of Campylobacter in chicken meat. All but one of the 97 samples came from Austria.

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MD Firm Recalls Soybean Sprouts After State Lab Sampling Finds Listeria

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Nam & Son of MD, Jessup, MD is recalling one-pound bags of soybean sprouts, with the sell-by date of December 14, 2023, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product has been distributed to retail stores in VA ranging from December 6 -7, 2023. The recall was initiated after a random sample was collected and analyzed by the state of Virginia, which resulted in confirmation of presence Listeria Monocytogenes in the product.

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How to Implement Ergonomic Design in Your Kitchen

Chef's Deal

Implementing ergonomic design in your kitchen is a transformative process that involves much more than just arranging appliances and tools. It’s about creating an environment that enhances functionality and comfort for those working within it. Whether you’re revamping a commercial kitchen or designing a new one, understanding how to apply ergonomic principles is key to achieving a workspace that is both efficient and user-friendly.

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Powdered Infant Formula Recalled for Potential Cronobacter Found by Lab Outside of US

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN), a producer of nutrition products, announced today that it has voluntarily chosen to recall from the U.S. market select batches of Nutramigen Powder, a specialty infant formula for the dietary management of Cows Milk Allergy (CMA) in 12.6 and 19.8 oz cans, due to a possibility of contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii in product sampled outside the U.S.

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Illinois Establishment Recalls Ground Beef After Testing Finds E. coli O157:H7

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Valley Meats, LLC, a Coal Valley, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 6,768 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The raw ground beef items were produced on December 22, 2023. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that samples of ground beef products submitted to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis tested positive for E. coli O157:H7.