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2023 – 4 Recalls and 2 Outbreaks – not to be confused with 4 Weddings and a Funeral

Bill Marler

You have to wonder what the owners of Raw Milk LLC and California State health authorities are thinking. 2023 Raw Farm LLC Recalls and Outbreaks: May 2023 Campylobacter Raw Milk Recall August 2023 Salmonella Cheese Recall October 2023 Salmonella Raw Milk Outbreak and Recall: San Diego County—12 illnesses Orange County—7 illnesses Here is the 2023-2024 version – E. coli Outbreak and Recall: As of February 16, 2024, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been rep

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eBook | Traceability for Better Supply Chain Visibility and Regulatory Adherence

Food Safety Magazine

Traceability for Better Supply Chain Visibility and Regulatory Adherence helps you understand how to achieve January 2026 compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Food Traceability Final Rule—also known as FSMA 204—regardless of how far along your company is in its traceability journey.

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Dairy firm boss faces jail after deadly Listeria outbreak

Food Safety News

The head of a dairy company behind a Listeria outbreak in Austria faces more than a year in prison. The boss of Käserei Gloggnitz was sentenced to 13 months in jail this week. The 39-year-old faced several charges but denied the allegations and the verdict was reported not to be final, according to media reports. A Listeria outbreak from 2020 to 2022 had 10 cases and caused at least three deaths.

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Is Branditization of the Hospitality Industry inevitable?

Hospitality Net

Recently, both Hilton and Marriott announced their 2023 financial results. Good news all around. What peaked my interest was the pipeline (contracted and under development hotel rooms) for each hotel chain: 3,270 properties with 462,400 rooms for Hilton and 536,000 rooms for Marriott.

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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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Egg company warned to bring Salmonella, pest control measures into line with law

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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Existing stocks of herbicide dicamba may be used during the upcoming crop season

Food Safety News

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an “existing stocks order,” allowing farmers planning to use dicamba products for 2024 to receive and use them during the upcoming growing season. EPA has ruled that farmers can accept “existing stocks” — previously registered pesticide products currently in the United States that were packaged, labeled, and released for shipment before Feb. 6.

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Leading the Culinary Lifestyle Segment with Christopher Hunsberger of Appellation

Hospitality Net

Every hotelier knows in their heart of hearts the importance of giving guests a great experience. It’s the lifeblood of hospitality. Yet beyond impeccable service and a flawless guestroom, so much of that hotel experience is crafted by what else is happening onsite. This is what we often label as a ‘reason to visit’ which can be a spa, golf, the pool, beach access, proximity to attractions, activities, funky décor or a mix of several of these and more.

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Nemis Technologies unveils N-Light Salmonella Risk Test

Food Safety News

— ADVERTORIAL — Nemis Technologies AG, a pioneering force in the field of pathogen detection, has unveiled the groundbreaking N-Light™ Salmonella Risk indicator test, marking a significant leap in real-world environmental monitoring in food processing facilities. The study, conducted in collaboration with Łukasz Richter, Product Manager at NEMIS Technologies AG, sheds light on the challenges associated with Salmonella detection and the critical importance of addressing these issues promptly.

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Here’s What Happens When Venue Software is Scalable (& When it’s Not)

Hospitality Net

Ever wondered what stands between your venue and its next big leap? The answer might surprise you. According to a McKinsey study, the culprit could be your software. Non-scalable software might be silently eating away anywhere from 8% to 28% of your potential revenue.

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220. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 220 – Leverage First-Party Data with Vericast’s Next Drive: A Game Changer for Restauranteurs

The Restaurant Technology Guys

Every restaurateur seeks to drive customer growth through tailored and effective marketing strategies, unsuccessfully at times. However, Vericast exclusively presents a solution, enabling restaurants to harness on-ground customer data effectively. Their groundbreaking product – Next Drive, designed specifically for data targeting and marketing, could revolutionize how restaurants fundamentally approach their marketing strategies.

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Employee engagement: The method behind hospitality success

Hospitality Net

Imagine a luxury hotel where front desk staff greet you warmly, housekeepers meticulously prepare your room, and servers delight you with their attentive service. Now imagine the opposite: a hotel where staff seem unhappy in their roles and indifferent to your needs. The contrast is stark, and it underscores a fundamental truth about hospitality – employee engagement and customer experience are powerfully intertwined.

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Environmental Health Inspection ready? Part 1

Food Safety Guru

Tip of the Week A kitchen inspection covers three main areas:– Compliance with Food Hygiene and Safety Procedures Compliance with Structural Requirements Confidence in Management The first area is Compliance with Food Hygiene and Safety Procedures. This covers the following:- How hygienically the food is handled – how it is prepared, cooked, cooled, stored and what measures are taken to prevent food being contaminated.