Penn State Food Safety Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O121:H19 infections linked to organic whole and baby carrots supplied by Grimmway Farms of Bakersfield, California. To this point(11/22/24), there are 39 reported illnesses with 15 of those hospitalized and one death.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
As we wrap up this year, we’re uncovering some fresh insights into the travel dynamics of 2024 and catching glimpses of how they might ripple through 2025. Imagine this: two out of three of us have either met or exceeded our travel goals this past year. What comes next, you ask?
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Penn State Food Safety Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Wolverine Packing Co., a Detroit, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 167,277 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture of a group of ill persons who had reported that they consumed ground beef prior to their illness.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
There used to be a time when hotel revenue managers simply had to look at predicted demand and keep an eye on competitors’ rates to optimize pricing.
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Penn State Food Safety Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
USDA FSIS is issuing a public health alert for beef tallow products that were illegally imported from Mexico and are ineligible for entry into the United States. The products were not certified for export to the U.S. by the government of Mexico as being produced under equivalent inspection, they do not identify a certified establishment number on their packaging, and they were not presented to FSIS for import reinspection as required.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
This article is my plea to chefs, restaurateurs and hoteliers to think about a culinary style that has yet to be properly expressed within a dining business entity. The idea is to explain that, yes, there is a lucrative opportunity here for being a trendsetter.
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Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Having a strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy has become essential for hospitality. While the policies that a hotel enacts must pervade all operations and the corporate company, one particular area that presents challenges is the procurement department, wherein the latest explainer article from Amazon Business addresses three of these as well as three top tactics for more sustainable purchasing.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
IHA Beverage of Commerce, CA is recalling Super Cinnamon Powder 4oz, because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Product was distributed mostly through California retail stores and a few stores across the US. This recall is being initiated as a result of routine sampling by the Arkansas Department of Health which revealed that the finished products contained elevated levels of lead.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Sugar Foods, a company headquartered in California, is recalling 3.5 ounce pouches of Fresh Gourmet Tortilla Strips Santa Fe Style with UPC Code 7 87359 17504 6 and Best By Date June 20, 2025 due to a contamination of undeclared wheat allergen. On November 19, 2024, the firm was contacted by a consumer stating the pouches contained Crispy Onions instead of the Tortilla Strips.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
A Listeria outbreak has 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria from four states, reported as of Nov 22, 2024. "Sick people's samples were collected from October 24, 2021, to July 31, 2024. Of 11 people with information available, nine have been hospitalized. In California, one pregnant person and their twins were sick and both infants died.
Penn State Food Safety Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Four produce importers were issued Warning Letters from FDA for issues with the FSVP. Future Best Trading Inc. of Temple City, CA Did not develop an FSVP for any of the foods you import, including each of the following foods: Enoki Mushroom imported from (b)(4); King Oyster Mushroom imported from (b)(4); Enoki Mushroom imported from (b)(4). Paso Real Produce LLC of Pharr, TX Did not develop an FSVP for any of the foods you import, including each of the following: Avocados imported from (b)(4) lo
Penn State Food Safety Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Two pet food distributors are recalling chicken chip treats due to potential Salmonella contamination. Gaines Pet Treats LLC, of Birmingham, AL is voluntarily recalling 204, 5-ounce bags of "Gaines Family Farmstead Chicken Chips" treats for dogs and Carolina Prime Pet, Inc. of Lenoir, NC, is recalling 400 16-ounce bags of "Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips" treats for dogs.
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