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On World Food Safety Day, Here’s How Internet of Things Solutions Can Help

Modern Restaurant Management

In the food services industry, safety is paramount to protect customers, brand reputation, and, ultimately, profits. Food that is not stored or handled properly can result in serious, even deadly, illnesses. In fact, the World Health Organization reports that on average, 1,600,000 people get sick each day due to unsafe food.

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New food safety laws take effect in Texas

Food Safety News

The 88th Texas Legislature passed two bills impacting food establishments with Sept. The new laws benefit the 55,000 food service establishments in the Lone Star State that employ more than 1.4 This is similar to language in the 2017 FDA Food Code, Section 6-201.17(B): 1 implementation dates.

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Ensuring Food Safety at Tasting Events: Best Practices and Tips

Food Safety Tech

If you are unfamiliar with the concept, a tasting event allows people to sample small quantities of a large variety of foods and drinks. Tastings are becoming increasingly popular as people clamor for the opportunity to explore new food experiences, be they new ingredients, new flavor combinations, new presentations, or new brands.

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Food Safety Challenges and Regulations in Retail and Foodservice

Food Quality & Safety

No one entity can protect food safety on its own. In FSMA, FDA clearly stated that the role of industry is to produce safe foods. FDA’s role is oversight in their jurisdiction, to ensure that industry is doing its job. The fact that multiple agencies and inspectors have regulatory oversight over food safety at U.S.

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FL Produce Distributor Recalls Cucumbers After State Lab Finds Salmonella

Penn State Food Safety Blog

The recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, directly to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Food Display Cases

Chef's Deal

Food display cases are commercial units designed to showcase and preserve food items in food service and retail environments. Proper food presentation is crucial as it attracts customers, increases sales, and creates an organized environment.

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Ohio Prepared Sandwich Operation Recalls Product for Listeria Concerns After Positive Enviromental Sample

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct this recall. The production of these products has been suspended while the FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the problem. Products may end up in food service distribution, convenience stores and vending.

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