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Excessive levels of lead in baby food found to have impacted at least 4 children

Food Safety News

The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test, according to the public warning from the Food and Drug Administration.

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Food Safety Leadership in the Business of Food Safety

Food Safety Magazine

Edited by renowned food safety business leader and public health specialist Hal King, Ph.D., this digital book features perspectives from top food safety business leaders at best-in-class retail foodservice operations.

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UK reports spike in Cryptosporidium cases

Food Safety News

Scientists in the United Kingdom have reported an ongoing nationwide increase in cases of cryptosporidiosis. The rise in infections was first noted in August and is mainly due to Cryptosporidium Hominis, although there are also hundreds of Cryptosporidium parvum cases. There have been 2,411 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK with 2,032 in England, 163 in Wales, 127 in Scotland and 89 in Northern Ireland from mid-August to early October.

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205. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 205 – Hear the story of the iconic steakhouse Black Angus from Jim Little

The Restaurant Technology Guys

In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast, we chat with Jim Little, the Director of Culinary from Black Angus Steakhouse. Jim shares his insights on how he runs the culinary and drink programs for over 40 locations across the US. He also talks about how he uses technology to streamline operations, enhance guest experience, and innovate new menu items.

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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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The food industry, especially meat producers, appears to be at the center of stepped-up child labor enforcement

Food Safety News

Ever since federal penalties totaling $1.5 million were imposed earlier this year on 13 meat plants contracting in eight states with Packers Sanitation Services Inc. for employing children in critical food safety jobs, the story has not gone away. Child labor restrictions typically fall under federal or state Labor Departments. Still, there’s now been confirmation that both the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, are now ful

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Halloween food safety: Having a spooky and safe celebration

Food Safety News

As Halloween approaches, families across the nation are gearing up for a night of fun, costumes, and, of course, treats. However, amidst the excitement, it’s crucial to ensure that food poisoning doesn’t sneak into your fall festivities. Whether you’re trick-or-treating with your little ones or hosting a Halloween bash, following some essential food safety tips can avoid a nightmare.

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Raw Pet Food Recalled After Salmonella Detected in Product

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Blue Ridge Beef of Statesville, NC, is recalling their Breeders Choice 2# log dog food Lot# 8/2/24 UPC 8 54298 00193 1 due to Salmonella contamination. On October 27, 2023, the firm was notified by the Food & Drug Administration that the dog food test positive for Salmonella. The website mentions HPP, so it may be assumed that HPP (high pressure processing) is used a pathogen reduction step.

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FDA issues warnings about probiotics meant for use with premature babies

Food Safety News

The FDA has issued a general warning and a specific warning letter regarding the use of probiotics in pre-term infants. Some products have been linked with more than two dozen reported “adverse events” since 2018 and one death in 2023, the agency said. Probiotics contain live bacteria or other microorganisms and are often used in the United States as dietary supplements.

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FDA puts Texas company on notice for failing to meet import regulations

Food Safety News

Shantaba LLC Austin, TX On June 30, 2023, through July 7, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration conducted a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) inspection of Shantaba LLC at 2506 W Parmer Lane, Ste 170, Austin, TX. The inspectors also conducted an inspection on June 8 and 9, 2021. These inspections were conducted to determine compliance with the requirements of section 805 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) (21 U.S.C. 384a) and the Foreign Supplier Verification P

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