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Marler Clark investigates Salmonella Outbreak linked to Costco and Sam’s Club

Bill Marler

As of January 17, 2024, a total of 47 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 22 states – Arizona 2, Colorado 1, Connecticut 1, Idaho 1, Illinois 1, Kentucky 1, Maryland 1, Michigan 1, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, Nebraska 3, New Jersey 1, New York 4, Ohio 11, Oregon 1, Pennsylvania 3, Texas 3, Utah 1, Vermont 1, Virginia 1, Washington 5, Wisconsin 2.

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Avoid Digital Pitfalls When a Restaurant Changes Hands

Modern Restaurant Management

There are many details to keep track of during the process of buying or selling a restaurant. Beyond the brick and mortar, there are many digital assets to manage during the transition phase. Part of what you’re paying for when purchasing a restaurant is the brand reputation and web history. To prevent issues down the road, it's best to make sure you speak with your attorney to have all the necessary information.

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As 26 sick with Listeria dozens of products with cheese being recalled

Bill Marler

FDA has been notified of additional recalls on 2/8/2024 for products made with or containing recalled dairy products from Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. BrightFarms, Inc. recalled Southwest Chipotle salad kits. The product was only sold to retailers in DE, MD, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, PA, VT, VA, and DC Ready Pac Foods, Inc. recalled the following salad kits: Marketside Southwest Chopped Kit and Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Kit sold to Walmart stores in AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, MA, MD, ME, MT, NH, NJ, N

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Farmers react to ‘untimely’ order removing the pesticide dicamba from the market

Food Safety News

Soybean and cotton farmers using dicamba are reeling after a federal judge revoked the national permit for the popular herbicide. It works for them because crops are genetically modified to resist the herbicide dicamba, and weeds in those fields are sprayed without harming the soybeans or cotton plants. Deliveries of the weedkiller and the crop seeds engineered to withstand it were already being delivered to farms for the 2024 crop season when a federal judge barred its use in the United States

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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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Marler Clark hired in local IHOP Salmonella Outbreak

Bill Marler

Seattle & King County Public Health announced that three individuals fell ill due to a Salmonella outbreak linked to the IHOP restaurant located at 14747 NE 20th St, Bellevue, WA. The illnesses occurred between October 23 and December 23, 2023, and two people required hospitalization. No deaths were reported. This investigation is now completed.

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From Benchtop to Scale-Up: Food Safety Considerations for New Product Development

Food Safety Magazine

New products go through a seemingly straightforward yet challenging product development process from benchtop to pilot testing to final commercial launch, with a lot of moving parts. Also, innovative products, new processing technologies, complex government regulations, and consumer demand for products free of preservatives and chemicals have made developing new products increasingly challenging from a food safety perspective.

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Marler Clark Launches Investigation into Deadly Listeria Cheese Outbreak

Food Safety Tech

Marler Clark, Inc., The Food Safety Law Firm, is investigating the Rizo Lopez Foods cheese Listeria outbreak that has sickened 26 people in 11 states, including deaths in California and Texas. According to the CDC and FDA, as of February 12, 2024, a total of 26 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 11 states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.

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Pride in Foodservice Week 2024

Fresh Ideas

We are fortunate to have many talented dining team members who come to work each day eager to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests. In honor of Pride in Foodservice Week, we would like to celebrate some of our team members and share why they are proud to work in the food service industry. Meet Jenny, Director of Dining Services at Williams Baptist University.

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FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Sampling for Seafood Subject to DWPE

Food Safety Tech

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a draft guidance for industry titled “ Recommendations for Collecting Representative Samples for Food Testing Used as Evidence for Release of Certain Fish and Fishery Products Subject to Detention Without Physical Examination (DWPE) and Removal of a Foreign Manufacturer’s Goods from DWPE.” The draft guidance provides recommendations for collecting representative samples for seafood products subject to Detention Without Physical Examination (

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FDA imposes import bans because of pesticides, additives and undeclared colors

Food Safety News

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links to details on specific alerts.

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Developing Food Safety Leadership Skills: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow

Food Safety Magazine

During a workshop on "Developing Food Safety Leadership Skills" that was held at the 2023 Food Safety Summit in Rosemont, Illinois, the speakers—all experienced food safety leaders—shared individual journeys, advice, knowledge, and real-life lessons from their careers. The workshop explored components for food safety professional development and business management, as well as identified the building blocks to becoming a thought leader within a company.

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These 10 fast-food items pack the most calories

Fast Casual

After reviewing 47 of the most popular fast food restaurants in the U.S., pricelisto.com reveals the menu items that pack the most calories.

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Food Safety and Quality Considerations in the Production of Plant-Based Meat Alternatives

Food Safety Magazine

In recent years, significant innovation has resulted in the development of plant-based meat alternatives that aim to mimic the texture, mouthfeel, and feeling of satiety provided by animal-derived foods. The rapid rise of plant-based meat alternatives means that knowledge of the food safety risks of these products is still limited. In particular, microbial growth and inactivation kinetics, well known and long established in traditional meat and poultry products, is not well understood in relatio

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LTI Appoints Marketing, Communications Manager

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Autumn Davis has moved up to the role of marketing and communications manager at LTI Inc., based in Jonesboro, Ga. Davis joined LTI in 2016 and has since contributed significantly to the sales team, the company says, by promoting its products, people and history. She is focused on driving brand awareness through partnerships with reps, consultants, dealers and end-users across the country.

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Strategies for Managing Temporary Workforce in Food Manufacturing

Food Safety Magazine

Temporary employees are defined as "at-will" workers who can work on a part-time, full-time, or seasonal basis. Many food manufacturers utilize temporary employees in their facility, for a wide variety of reasons, which can pose challenges for workplace culture, legal and labor relations, worker safety, and food safety, among others. This article discusses strategies for managing these challenges so that they do not cause problems in your food manufacturing facility.

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Maestro PMS All-In-One Solution Provider Unveils 2024 Tech Roadmap Featuring AI Chatbots, AI Booking Engine, Embedded Payments and More

Hospitality Net

Hotel technology remains an investment priority this year, with a nod to solutions that help drive guest and employee loyalty. According to the 2024 Lodging Technology Study, 100% of survey respondents (hotel professionals representing more than 10,000 properties worldwide, including luxury, upscale, midscale, and economy brands) say their IT budgets will increase or hold steady this year.

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How labor woes may impact the future of college dining

FoodService Director

The National Association of College and Universities Foodservices’ 2030 and Beyond report identified labor as a challenge for the industry moving forward. Here’s a look at what else the report revealed as it pertains to labor.

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Signing of Ramada by Wyndham Chennai, Potheri

Hospitality Net

SRM Group, a Group is known for its formidable foray into the multi-vertical enterprise, has made its presence in the fields of Education, Healthcare, Cement Industry, Media, Hospitality, and Transport across the country, today announced the signing of Ramada by Wyndham Chennai, Potheri under a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

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Power outages can bring food safety challenges; follow these tips

Food Safety News

With severe weather predicted 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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STR Weekly Insights: 28 January – 3 February 2024

Hospitality Net

U.S. hotels took an expected seasonal pause with occupancy 1.0 percentage points (ppts) lower compared to the prior week and flat from a year ago. This bridge week between January and February historically has produced a week-over-week decline. Even with this year’s decrease, average daily rate (ADR) continued to grow, up 1.9% year over year (YoY), resulting in a gain in revenue per available room (RevPAR) of 1.7%.

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ECDC monitoring Hepatitis E cases in Europe

Food Safety News

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) monitors the situation after some countries reported a spike in Hepatitis E infections. In January 2024, 520 Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infections have been noted in 10 countries. No connection has yet been established between all these cases. An increase was reported in Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Finland compared to the same time period in 2023.

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Dream Big. Push boundaries. Work hard. Hilton Area Manager Cedric Nubul Talks About His Decades?Long Dedication to Empowerment

Hospitality Net

At Hilton, we believe diversity makes us stronger, more innovative and more representative of the many guests and communities we serve around the world. Hilton celebrates Black History Month by honoring team members who are making an impact within the company and in the communities they support.

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What student foodservice employees want from their employers

FoodService Director

The National Association of College and University Food Services’ College Dining 2030 and Beyond report took a deep dive into what student employees look for from their employers. Here’s some key takeaways.

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Accor officially opens Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel, a stunning fusion of cultural, superior design, and premium hospitality

Hospitality Net

New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor, welcomes Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel into its portfolio. The hotel is the first five-star hotel to open at the Auckland Airport precinct, being only 100m from the front entrance of the international terminal. Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel is set to quickly establish itself as one of New Zealand’s most architecturally striking hotels.

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UK FSA Guidance for Industry on Food Crime Prevention

Food Safety Magazine

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a guidance for businesses on how to spot and prevent food crime.

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IHCL Inks 300 Keys Ginger Hotel at Mopa, Goa

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Ginger hotel at Manohar International Airport (MOPA) in Goa. The 60-year sub-license agreement was signed between GMR Goa International Airport Limited (GGIAL) and Roots Corporation Limited (RCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of IHCL.

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Collective Responsibility for Food Safety and Quality in Food Manufacturing

Food Safety Magazine

Food safety and quality are paramount in the food manufacturing industry. Ensuring that the products people consume are safe and of high quality is not solely the responsibility of a single team or department. While the food safety and quality assurance (FSQA) team plays a pivotal role, the responsibility does not rest solely on its shoulders. Food safety and quality are shared responsibilities that involve various cross-functional teams and roles throughout the organization.

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ONYX Hospitality Group partners with UNESCO for cultural sustainability and aims for carbon neutrality

Hospitality Net

ONYX Hospitality Group, a distinguished Bangkok-based hospitality company celebrated for its hotels and resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences - Amari, OZO, Shama, and Oriental Residence – proudly announces significant developments in its sustainability journey. The company is honoured to be the first hospitality management firm in the Asia Pacific region to declare a long-term commitment to working with UNESCO for Cultural Sustainability.

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Ep. 163. Natalie Dyenson: IFPA’s Advocacy for Global, Farm-to-Fork Produce Safety

Food Safety Magazine

In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we are joined by Natalie Dyenson, M.P.H., Chief Food Safety and Regulatory Officer for the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), about her role at IFPA, the Association’s key priorities for produce food safety, and its global advocacy work along the fresh produce supply chain.

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Moxy Hotels And Sanctuary Team Up For Astrological Travel

Hospitality Net

Planning your holiday adventures according to your star sign, known as astrological travel, may seem a little quirky, but its popularity is growing by leaps and bounds. Wanting to capitalize on this trend, Moxy Hotels, an experimental brand that is part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio known for breaking the rules of the traditional hotel stay to give guests a playful yet stylish experience, has teamed up with Sanctuary, a community of astrology readers.

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