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Over 125 children impacted by lead in Cinnamon Applesauce

Bill Marler

Product Recalled cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products. Information on lot codes and UPCs can be found in the firm’s recall announcement. Recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches – including three packs Recalled Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack Recalled Weis-brand cinnamon applesauce pouches Symptoms of Lead Toxicity Lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status.

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Notre Dame's secret ghost kitchen is a hit with students

Food Management

Despite zero marketing, the delivery-only concept has gone viral on campus.

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Study finds that consumer confusion over food date labels contributes to food waste

Food Safety News

The use of food-date labels, such as “use by” and “best if used by,” is causing consumer confusion and led to the unnecessary disposal of safe-to-eat or donated food, according to the Nov. 2023 Consumer Food Insights (CFI) Report from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability. The nationwide survey assessed 1,200 consumers for their food spending, consumer satisfaction, values, support for agricultural and food policies and trust in information sources.

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Crafting a Luxury Sleep Experience at the Equinox Hotel New York

Hospitality Net

Does the guarantee of a good night’s sleep influence a guest’s hotel choice? We say unquestionably yes. With the rise of sleep tourism where millions of people are starting to prioritize getting a solid seven hours rest when traveling, hotels all over the world are responding in kind with newfangled or upgraded sleep programs.

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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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Food safety requires foreign meat inspections within 50 miles of the border

Food Safety News

The petition by the Meat Import Council of America (MICA) and the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) to allow grants of inspections for foreign meat “beyond a 50-mile geographic radius of a U.S. land or sea port of entry where individual circumstances and conditions may justify the action,” may not be going anywhere. Petition 23-06 was already opposed by the Niagara Falls, NY-based U.S.

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Don’t Ring In The New Year With Wage And Hour Legal Liability

Total Food Service

Article contributed by Gregg Kligman, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP The minimum wage and various wage credits available to employers in New York are changing as of January 1, 2024. To start off the new year without incurring additional wage and hour liability, hospitality employers must ensure that they are prepared to enact these increases in a timely fashion.

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Managing a Diverse Workforce in the Service Industry: Strategies for Inclusive Leadership

Hospitality Net

The service industry, a broad sector ranging from hospitality and tourism to health and retail, is one of the most diverse sectors globally. In such a landscape, leading a multicultural, multi-generational, and multi-gendered workforce is both an opportunity and a challenge. Properly harnessed, diversity can foster innovation, enhance customer service, and drive business growth.

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24/7 Restaurant Equipment Adds Industry Veteran Jeanette Catena to Team

Total Food Service

24/7 Restaurant Equipment , a unique Food Equipment Dealer and Distributor, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jeanette Catena as the new Business Development Manager. In this role, she will be instrumental in driving 24/7’s growth strategy and fostering key partnerships within the commercial kitchen equipment industry. Jeanette brings a wealth of experience and expertise to 24/7 Restaurant Equipment.

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212. Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast Ep. 212 – Earned wage access with TimeForge and Rain

The Restaurant Technology Guys

Have you ever wished you could get paid faster, without waiting for payday? With Rain, you can access your earned wages anytime, anywhere. Rain is a mobile app that connects to your bank account and lets you withdraw a portion of your paycheck before it’s due. You can use Rain to pay bills, cover emergencies, or just treat yourself. Rain is not a loan, so there are no interest fees or credit checks.

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Data shows outbreaks rose across Europe in 2022

Food Safety News

Foodborne outbreaks and related deaths in Europe went up in 2022, according to EFSA and ECDC. The 2022 One Health zoonoses report, published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), revealed the number of foodborne outbreaks and cases, hospitalizations and deaths was higher than in 2021.

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CoStar Group’s SHARE Center crowns winners of five Student Market Study Competitions

Hospitality Net

In its continued support of hospitality, tourism and real estate education around the world, CoStar Group’s SHARE Center held five student market competitions in October and November 2023.

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Break Out of Food Safety Data Jail

Food Safety Magazine

If you find yourself looking in multiple places to retrieve and compile food safety data for reporting, audit prep, and analysis, then your data is likely "in jail.

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STR Weekly Insights: 3-9 December 2023

Hospitality Net

U.S. hotel occupancy reached 58.7%, up 4.5 percentage points (ppts) compared to the prior week as holiday leisure travel kicked in along with the return of end-of-year business and convention travel. Occupancy, however, was down 0.7 ppts versus last year. Average daily rate (ADR) increased 4.5% year over year (YoY), resulting in a 3.3% increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR).

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What do you need to know about Salmonella during an Outbreak

Bill Marler

United States Outbreak More patients have been identified in the Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupe. The outbreak is now spread across 42 states. Since the most recent update, on Dec. 7, another 72 patients have been confirmed, bringing the total number of sick people to 302. Of 263 people interviewed so far, half have been hospitalized. Four people have died, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Hospitality Financial Leadership - Explaining Accounting

Hospitality Net

No one can explain accounting.

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What do you need to know about Norovirus during an Outbreak

Bill Marler

Sushi Nine Norovirus Outbreak Wake County Public Health and Wake County Environmental Services are alerting the public of three confirmed cases of norovirus, all linked to a local Raleigh restaurant. Norovirus is a very contagious illness that can make people sick soon after coming in contact with an infected person, eating contaminated food, or touching contaminated surfaces.

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