Bill Marler
DECEMBER 22, 2023
I have been doing this kind of work for over 30 years and I seldom have seen such a detailed report as this done in any outbreak. Kudos to the folks at McHenry County and others involved in the investigation. Below are the bullet points – full report can be found HERE. We do represent several of the kids impacted and will determine next steps after a few more reads of the report.
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling certain 2 pound logs of Kitten Grind, Kitten Mix and Puppy Mix because of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
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Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Restaurateur Ameneh Marhaba has fire in her belly — and it’s not just her “Hot Keyeh Sauce.” Fueled by the legacy of a courageous father and guidance of a resilient mother, Marhaba has transformed a lifetime of cooking for survival into a career slated to hit a major milestone in 2024 with the opening of her first permanent Little Liberia location.
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The number of sick people in an outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to cantaloupe is growing in Canada. There are now 164 laboratory confirmed patients, up from 129 patients reported on Dec. 7 by the Public Health Agency of Canada. One more person has died, bringing the total number of deaths to seven. The outbreak is linked to an outbreak in the United States where 302 people have fallen ill and four have died.
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Foodservice Equipment Reports
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Boelter has hired Mike Klosterman as director of contract and design and Joe Klosterman as senior director of customer success. As director of contract and design, Mike will focus on growing market share throughout Missouri and the surrounding states. Mike is a third-generation foodservice professional with 17 years of experience in nearly every capacity of the business.
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Foodservice Equipment Reports
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Fast-casual cafe concept Newk’s Eatery has a new parent company in FSC Franchise Co., which also owns Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap. “We’ve been looking to add something to our platform for several years, and we think that Newk’s is the perfect complementary brand. It’s fast casual with average unit volumes of $2.2 million, and it has the same geographical footprints across the Southeast that.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Volga Hotel, by Mexico’s uber-chic hospitality collectionHamak Hotels, brings a unique blend of striking minimalist design and immersive maximalist experiences to Mexico City’s burgeoning Cuauhtemoc neighborhood. Centrally located within walking distance to both the Roma and Condesa neighborhoods - and just a block away from Paseo de la Reforma Avenue, the most iconic boulevard in Latin America - Volga offers a sophisticated enclave for trendsetters, culture enthusiasts, gastronomy and mixology
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Researchers have evaluated a range of studies focussed on Salmonella in insects to gather data for assessing the safety of insect-based foods. The systematic review looked at 36 studies investigating Salmonella in insects. “Data on the persistence of Salmonella can be useful for further analysis by risk assessors and decision-makers involved in the safety of insect-based food, contributing to defining the sanitary requirements and risk mitigation measures along the supply chain,” said researcher
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Roya Lifestyle Developments collaborated with two distinguished design firms to create a series of ultra-luxurious residences located on Palm Jumeirah. This partnership has infused a surge of creativity into the project, according to the operators.
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Food Safety Magazine
DECEMBER 22, 2023
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Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Aloft Santo Domingo Piantini with pool on the terrace and 360-degree views in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic.
Foodservice Equipment Reports
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Twas the week before Christmas, and, yet, all through the news, deals were stirring. In buzzer-beating fashion, here are some of the latest chains to announce current expansion plans: • 16 Handles: The self-serve frozen yogurt and soft serve shop is set to make its Texas debut this coming spring, opening six stores throughout Houston, Dallas and Austin. “We are eager to go big in Texas.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2023
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Food Safety Magazine
DECEMBER 22, 2023
A proposed strategy from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aims to improve the agency’s screening process for the harmful effects that pesticides and agricultural chemicals may have on the human endocrine system, starting with immediately requiring additional data to be submitted by the manufacturers of certain high-priority chemicals.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Blue Ridge Beef is recalling all lot numbers and used by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224 of their 2 lb log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2lb log of Kitten Mix UPC 8 54298 00143 6 and their 2lb log of Puppy Mix UPC 8 54298 00169 6 due to contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their
Food Safety Magazine
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) is offering free webinars in January 2024 to examine new technologies, science, and efforts to address the roles that sodium plays in foods, including how sodium plays into food safety and quality.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group and Larry Spelts, president of the company’s Lodging & Lifestyle Adventures division, will mutually part ways after successfully expanding the hospitality company into the hotel industry officially nearly four years ago at the America’s Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles in 2020.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2023
CDC reports that there are 205 reported reports of adverse events linked to the lead-contaminated cinnamon apple sauce. Initially reported in late October along with the issuance of associated product, the investigation continues. Cinnamon samples from the facility show an extremely high level of lead in the product. "FDA’s onsite inspection of the Austrofoods facility in Ecuador has ended.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2023
U.S. hotel performance was expectedly lower from the previous week, but year-over-year comparisons were positive, according to CoStar’s latest data through 16 December. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Bill Marler
DECEMBER 22, 2023
As of December 22, there have been 164 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Soahanina, Sundsvall and Oranienburg illness linked to this outbreak in the following provinces: British Columbia (18), Alberta (4), Ontario (21), Quebec (111), Prince Edward Island (2), New Brunswick (2), Nova Scotia (4) and Newfoundland and Labrador (2). Additional Salmonella infections are under investigation and more illnesses associated with this outbreak may be confirmed.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2023
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Food Safety News
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The FDA has issued a warning about certain oysters harvested in Canada and sold in the United States because two people have become infected with Campylobacter jejuni. On Dec. 18, the Utah Shellfish Authority notified the Food and Drug Administration of two cases of Campylobacter connected to consumption of oysters from British Columbia, Canada. The FDA has notified the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) of the illnesses and the CFIA is investigating.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of oysters and consumers not to eat oysters from Pacific Oyster Fanny Bay, harvested on 11/08/2023 from harvest area BC 14- 8 with Landfile # 1402294 and Oyster Malaspina Live, harvested on 11/09/2023 from harvest area BC 14-8 with Landfile # 278761 and shipped to distributors in Utah and Wisconsin because they may be contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni.
Food Safety News
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Energy drink products of various brands are being recalled from the marketplace over non-compliances related to caffeine content and labeling requirements. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the brands in this recall include: 3D, 5 Hour, ABE, Alani Nu, Alokozay, AriZona RX Energy, Bang, Bleach T4-F, Bob Ross, Bum Energy, C4, Carabao, Celsius, Cocaine, Dragonball Z, Fast Twitch, Fleeb Juice, G Fuel, Ghost, Glow Sparkling Energy, InuYasha, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders
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