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JANUARY 10, 2024

As of January 8, 2024, FDA has received 87 confirmed complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled product. To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse event was submitted and met FDA’s complainant definition, are between zero and 53 years of age and the median age is one year old. Total Complaint/Adverse Event Report: 87* Report Date Ranges: October 17, 2023 – January 3, 2024 States with Complaint/Report: AL (1), AR (1), CA (1), CT (1), FL (1

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JANUARY 10, 2024

With severe weather across the United States, public health officials are urging consumers to practice good food safety during power outages. One important thing to remember is that placing perishable food outside in snow does not provide the proper cooling to keep food safe. The Food and Drug Administration also lists the following food safety measures for those experiencing power outages.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

A recent report from the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meetings on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) provides an assessment of the efficacy of different control strategies for non-typhoidal Salmonella in broilers and chicken meat at primary production, processing, and post-processing.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration has warned about particular scallops harvested from prohibited water that may be contaminated. The scallops were purchased by restaurants, distributors, and food retailers in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania and may have been further distributed. According to the FDA, Intershell International Corp. received whole, live scallops from an unlicensed harvester and are believed to have been harvested from prohibited waters in Massachuset

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Since starting the program in 2016, the team has introduced students to a wide variety of local ingredients and has given them the chance to learn more about farmers who produce them.

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Culinary Services Group

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s January, which means it’s National Glaucoma Awareness Month ! If you work in long-term care, shuttling residents to and from their eye doctor appointments will likely take up much of your transport team’s time. However, they aren’t the only staff in your community who’ll stay busy this month; your kitchen staff will, too. Dealing with vision loss is stressful for older adults.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveiled its summer 2025 itineraries across its fleet, Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara, marking an exciting moment as the company opens bookings for the inaugural season of its third superyacht. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection debuted in October 2022 with the launch of Evrima, the first time a luxury hospitality brand expanded into the cruising category.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Authorities in a Spanish city have suspended the permit of a company that provided catering to several schools after a large outbreak. The outbreak affected 149 children and five teachers from four Palma schools on the Balearic Islands this past December. The suspected food was a rice dish. Sick people had abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting but symptoms were mild with no hospitalizations.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

Archipelago International, Southeast Asia’s largest hotel operator, has forged a strategic partnership with HBX Group, a leading global B2B TravelTech company. This two-year agreement will leverage the complementary strengths of both parties to drive expansion, enhance travel experiences, and redefine the B2B travel landscape.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 10, 2024

A study of Salmonella in horses in Italy has uncovered an outbreak that affected 17 people. From June to November 2021, 146 horses, five donkeys, and one mule were tested for Salmonella in cecal contents and through carcass swabs from one slaughterhouse. Salmonella was detected three times in 152 of the cecal contents, while all 152 carcass samples were negative.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of its newest hotel in the historic city of Ayodhya - Park Inn by Radisson Ayodhya. With a prime location in the heart of Ayodhya, the hotel offers a unique blend of contemporary design and modern facilities.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

JANUARY 10, 2024

Are you tired of spending hours manually mixing drinks? Do you want a more efficient and convenient way to create delicious beverages? Look no further than the new line of drink mixers by Waring Commercial. With their advanced features and cutting-edge technology, these mixers are revolutionizing the way we make drinks. One of the standout features of these mixers is their electronic speed controls and programmable countdown timers.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

Nestled along the Chicago Riverwalk, Hyatt Regency Chicago overlooks the Chicago River and Lake Michigan with 2,032 guestrooms and suites that offer river, lake and cityscape views. Better yet, the hotel is just steps from famed landmarks, such as Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier and Millennium Park, among many more of the city’s top attractions.

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Fast Casual

JANUARY 10, 2024

For owners to feel confident in the brand they’ve invested in and the partnership they’ve made with a franchise, they need to know exactly what is expected of them and how they should be proceeding from the moment they decide to open a location.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Hotel Group (THG), an affiliate of Hotel Equities (HE), and a leading national hotel management, investment and development company is delighted to announce the successful conversion of the former Holiday Inn Express in Pullman, Washington, to the Hampton Inn by Hilton brand. This strategic conversion and complete hotel renovation underscores The Hotel Group and Hotel Equities’ dedication to delivering elevated guest experiences.

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Fast Casual

JANUARY 10, 2024

This piece will examine the current “one punch” deployed by so many franchise marketing departments today. Then, it will introduce the “two punch” that few are implementing, and which opens up a host of possibilities (and potential results) for forward-thinking franchise CEOs.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

Los Angeles, January 10, 2024 - RobertDouglas, one of the country’s leading lodging investment banking firms, has promoted Patrick Tan to the role of Senior Vice President. The announcement was made by Stephen O’Connor, Principal & Managing Director of RobertDouglas. Based in the firm’s Los Angeles office, Mr. Tan has been an integral part of the firm’s growth as a successful and highly respected advisor to private and institutional clients in the hospitality space.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 10, 2024

JBS SA, the Brazil-based meat behemoth, was bracing for some challenging times over its plan for dual listing its stock but did not expect things to get so personal. However, a collection of United Kingdom Parliamentarians has decided to make it personal by organizing themselves as “Ban the Batistas,” which refers to the family that owns most of the JBS SA stock.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

Munich, January 10, 2024 – dailypoint™ is proud to announce its recent achievement as the second-best Loyalty Program for Independents globally, as recognized by Hotel Tech Report in the prestigious 2024 HotelTechAwards. This accolade reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence in the hotel industry.

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Food Safety News

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration’s CORE Network has just released its report on activities in 2022. The report from the Coordinated Outbreak Response & Evaluation (CORE) Network outlines activities and actions from the work of the CORE team in 2022. It marks the first time CORE has published an annual report since its inception in 2011. The FDA established CORE to find, stop, and aid in the prevention of foodborne illness outbreaks.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

Effective 8th January 2024, the group is building upon its continued legacy and iconic brand, with its unwavering pursuit of unparalleled excellence in hospitality.

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Fast Casual

JANUARY 10, 2024

Today’s most successful franchises, though, are leveraging a bevy of software point solutions available to unlock growth opportunities. Today’s most popular software point solutions help franchises operate more efficiently and successfully across their operations.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

InnSpire, the leading provider of innovative hospitality technology solutions that help drive seamless, world-class guest experiences for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has announced that its advanced IPTV, InnSmart and Proxy Casting guestroom entertainment solutions have been implemented at the newly renovated historic property that opened as Mondrian Cannes in March 2023.

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NewPoint Marketing

JANUARY 10, 2024

Food Marketing Strategies: Navigating the New Terrain Keeping up with the latest food marketing strategies is more important as we talk with clients across different food, sectors, and sales channels, from CPG to food service and beyond. The dynamic and ever-evolving food industry is experiencing revolutionary changes driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and […] The post Advanced Food Marketing Strategies: The Evolving Food Industry appeared first on NewPoin

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

Los Angeles – January 10, 2024 - RobertDouglas announced today that it represented, as exclusive advisor, SunCoast Properties, Inc. in the $29.0 million first mortgage floating rate financing of the SunCoast Park Hotel Anaheim, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN), a real estate investment trust managed by Tremont Realty Capital, an affiliate of The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR), provided financing.

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Foodservice Equipment Reports

JANUARY 10, 2024

Starbucks is taking a good look at India. This week, Tata Starbucks Private Limited announced ambitions to reach 1,000 stores and 8,600 employed in India by 2028. The pace means a new store would open every three days, with Tier 2 and 3 Indian cities being a focus. Tier 2 cities, as defined by the Reserve Bank of India have population densities between 50,000- 99,999, while Tier 3 has between 20.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

I’m always looking for good customer service stories that teach or remind us about creating an amazing customer experience. I experienced something worth sharing recently, and we can take at least three lessons from it.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

A fully automated assay to detect Cyclospora cayetanensis , developed under a Research Collaboration Agreement between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Rheonix, is now available to food and environmental testing laboratories, and has been proven to achieve consistent detection rates in samples of high-risk fresh produce with low levels of oocysts.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Social Hub is one of the most interesting stories in hospitality, from its founding as “The Student Hotel” in 2012 to its recent rebranding and €2.1 billion valuation in its most recent funding round.

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Food Safety Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

: Kimberly-Clark Professional™ has launched its new Kimtech™ Polaris™ Nitrile Exam Gloves for use in laboratory settings; are also suitable for manufacturing and safe for food contact; and provide high levels of protection, durability, and comfort.

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