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More children with lead poisoning linked to tainted cinnamon

Bill Marler

Food Safety News reports that in the past week, the number of children affected by extremely high levels of lead in certain cinnamon applesauce pouches has grown. On Feb. 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that as of Feb. 9, it had received reports of 101 confirmed cases, 284 probable cases, and 37 suspected cases for 422 cases from 44 different states.

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Pesticide Chlormequat is Being Detected More Frequently in Humans, EPA Poised to Allow its Use on Food Crops

Food Safety Magazine

In a new study, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has detected the pesticide chlormequat in four out of five people tested. After allowing the chemical on imported foods, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule in 2023 that would chlormequat to be applied to barley, oat, triticale, and wheat crops.

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Charcuterie from Costco and Sam’s Club tied to 87 Salmonella illnesses

Bill Marler

It would be unusual to see Salmonella it a processed product like this. However, FSIS indicates that there was possibly under-processing which could account for the failure to kill Salmonella. 87 is likely the tip of the iceberg as the CDC reports that there are nearly 40 additional cases for each one counted. Do not to eat, serve, or sell any recalled products.

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Preparing Your Commercial Kitchen for the Warm Weather Surge

Modern Restaurant Management

In a landscape where precision equates to performance, prepping your commercial kitchen for the sweltering conditions and guest upsurge of the warmer months is an exercise in foresight and expertise. The foundational strategy focuses on two pivotal elements: maintaining rigorous standards for commercial refrigeration and ensuring a robust plan to manage increased customer flow.

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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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Chopt betting on 'digital-only' model

Fast Casual

Chopt, a nearly 90-unit chain based in New York is adding a third "digital-forward restaurant" featuring self-order kiosks from Bite.

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Holding Company Picks Up Tex-Mex Concept

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Uncommon Brands, a Dallas-based holding company, shared Feb. 14 that it completed its acquisition of Fuego Tortilla Grill. The Tex-Mex concept operates four locations in Texas. “We are thrilled to welcome Fuego Tortilla Grill into the Uncommon Brands family,” says Garrett Mills, CEO of Uncommon Brands, in the release.

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Kasa Unveils New Property in Downtown Asheville

Hospitality Net

Kasa Living, Inc., a pioneer in reimagined hospitality, is excited to announce the opening of its newest property, Kasa Downtown Asheville. Located in the heart of Asheville’s vibrant downtown, this latest venture blends the city’s historic charm and Kasa’s innovative vision of livable space.

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From Washington D.C. to Florida, Ryan Ratino creates memorable dining destinations

FoodService Director

The 33-year-old chef and restaurateur has earned Michelin stars and industry cred by constantly striving for excellence and evolution.

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Hilton Lifestyle Brand Lands in Music City: Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown is Now Open

Hospitality Net

Steps from the buzz of Broadway, Bridgestone Arena and must‑visit attractions, the hotel offers thoughtfully designed accommodations and a place to refresh and recharge

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19 sailors sick in Ciguatera outbreak

Food Safety News

According to a study, an outbreak of ciguatera poisoning from contaminated fish affected 19 people on a ship in Australia. The food poisoning outbreak was reported to the Central Queensland Public Health Unit in December 2021. A bulk carrier sailing from Higashiharima, Japan, to Gladstone, Australia, reported an incident of sudden illness, with 19 of 20 sailors on board having a combination of gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms.

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Lore Group Joins Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) With Landmark Properties In Major Capital Cities

Hospitality Net

Lore Group, an international hospitality company that designs, transforms, manages and operates hotels, restaurants and bars across Europe and the United States, has joined Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

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Scientists call for foodborne estimates to include Chagas disease

Food Safety News

Scientists have called for Chagas disease to be included in new estimates of the global burden of foodborne disease. Chagas disease, caused by infection with the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, has a complicated transmission cycle with many infection routes. The disease mainly occurs in Latin America but is rising in other regions, such as North America and Europe.

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KSL Resorts Recognized for Marketing Programs at Annual HSMAI Awards

Hospitality Net

KSL Resorts properties were lauded with three 2023 Adrian Awards – for marketing programs orchestrated by Camelback Resort, Silverado Resort and its Central Coast Collection – at the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International’s (HSMAI) 67th annual awards celebration held February 13 at the New York Marriott Marquis. Additionally, Jeff Senior, who recently retired from his role as KSL Resorts’ chief commercial officer, received the Albert E.

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E. coli Victim’s lawsuit goes forward after win in NY’s appeals court

Food Safety News

The Appellate Division, First Department of the New York Supreme Court, has ruled that an E coli victim’s lawsuit against the Chopt Creative Salad Co. LLC may go forward. The nine-year-old legal action by Plaintiff-Respondent Alison Goldman named the Chopt Creative Salad Company as the Defendant-Appellant in the Bronx court after Goldman became ill after eating after eating a half salad sandwich at a Chopt restaurant on April 18, 2015.

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Hotel brands: Who owns what?

Hospitality Net

Are you fascinated by the glitz and glamour of the hotel industry? Do you dream of a career where you could work anywhere from a quaint boutique property to a soaring glass-walled skyscraper? With over 18 million guest rooms worldwide, the hotel sector offers boundless opportunities for ambitious hospitality professionals.

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Love is in the air at college dining operations

FoodService Director

From Valentine’s Day dinners to speed dating events, here’s a look at how college dining operations celebrated Valentine’s Day this year.

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Global Air Travel Capacity Set to Surpass Yearly Flight Figures in 2018 and 2019

Hospitality Net

Travel offered to both corporate and leisure clients combined is set to surpass the annual travel capacity in 2018 and 2019, that is according to FCM Consulting’s Q4-2023* Quarterly Global Trends Report, citing data from Cirium.

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24 Key Factors of Industrial Kitchen Shelving for Efficiency and Innovation

Chef's Deal

In commercial kitchens, optimizing storage and maintaining operational efficiency are paramount. Industrial kitchen shelving stands as a vital component of kitchen storage, with 24 factors and features enhancing the efficiency and organization of overall operations. It ensures durability, capacity for weight, corrosion resistance, and ease of assembly, among other essential factors.

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When Hospitality Meets Haute Couture

Hospitality Net

When Aegean Airlines revealed its latest uniforms last October, the Instagram announcement looked not unlike a teaser of a Jacquemus show. In it, models glided down a mirrored runway as the sea shimmered on the horizon, dressed in uniforms designed by Zeus+Dione, a fashion brand rooted in Greek craftsmanship. “The [colors] reflect the Greek landscape: deep Aegean blue alternating with sunlit silver-blue hues of rocky surfaces, along with washed-white shades reminiscent of the traditional archite

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FL Establishment Recalls RTE Processed Meat Products After State Testing Finds Listeria

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Don Novo & Son, a Miami, Fla. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,330 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 34257” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida. The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified that a sample collected by a state public health partner tested positive for the presence of L. monocytogenes

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Revolutionizing the Guest Journey: Is Your Tech Stack Up to Par?

Hospitality Net

I believe hospitality is about people helping people, a process that technology can enhance and support in the form of robust infrastructure and tools the workforce can learn and enjoy using, while delivering the experience guests have grown accustomed to when on vacation or on a business trip. As a result, every hospitality organization should make it a priority to evaluate their existing technology stack, process workflows, data infrastructure, and security to ensure it adequately supports bot

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Total Waste Management for Food Processors

Food Quality & Safety

TK The post Total Waste Management for Food Processors appeared first on Food Quality & Safety.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse: How will the hotel performance impact stack up to 2017?

Hospitality Net

In early-April 2024, a Total Solar Eclipse will once again pass over cities across North America and drive an influx of spectators in need of overnight accommodations. That means a lift in hotel performance is once again on the horizon, but there are key differences from the last Total Eclipse in 2017.

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Smart Care Announces Trifecta of Acquisitions

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Chicago-based Smart Care continues to grow, finalizing three acquisitions in Q4 of 2023. The latest add-ons, announced late last month, expand the reach and breadth of the service provider’s capabilities and coverage areas. Details are as follows: These three acquisitions mark Smart Care’s 10th, 11th and 12th acquisitions overall since partnering with Wind Point in March 2022.

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Apaleo sets ‘new record’ for tech rollout after moving 7,500 citizenM rooms to new PMS in just 8 weeks

Hospitality Net

Apaleo has set a new benchmark for tech adoption after moving all 7,500 rooms at operator citizenM’s US and European operations to its property management platform in under two months.

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Tech24 Gains Ground With Latest Add-On

Foodservice Equipment Reports

Equipment repair and maintenance provider Tech24 has acquired Central GA Refrigeration. Central GA Refrigeration provides installation and repair service for commercial refrigeration, HVAC and cooking equipment. The company serves national, regional and local restaurants across Georgia and surrounding states.

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Ford Versus Ferrari: A Lesson in Customer Experience

Hospitality Net

Functionality versus customer experience: Do they belong together? Yes! And here’s a story to make the point: Two guys are buying new cars. One buys a Ford EcoSport, and the other buys a Ferrari Roma. The Ford costs about $25,000. The Ferrari costs about $250,000 – 10 times more!

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Tips to Improve Your Company’s Food Safety Culture

Food Quality & Safety

TK The post Tips to Improve Your Company’s Food Safety Culture appeared first on Food Quality & Safety.

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HSMAI DC Accelerates Into 2024, Energized by Recent Awards

Hospitality Net

Energized by recent awards for its educational and partnership programs, the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International has rolled out a full-year schedule of events for 2024.

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Clayton Kendall

Fast Casual

Clayton Kendall’s marketing supply chain solution helps franchise communities and multi-location businesses scale rapidly, save money and better manage their promotional items, signage, apparel, POP kits & marketing collateral. The firm provides streamlined promotional and company-branded merchandise services for businesses across all sectors.

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