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Why Training is the Key to Accurate Messaging About Gluten-Free Foodservice

Modern Restaurant Management

The menu is also a great place to indicate whether you are validated by a third-party program like Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS), a designation that signals to gluten-free diners that you take their needs seriously and are implementing the proper measures to eliminate cross-contact.

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FDA issues public warning about certain oysters from Connecticut because of toxins

Food Safety News

On November 17, 2023, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Aquaculture informed the FDA of a recall of oysters illegally harvested and potentially contaminated. The FDA is awaiting further information on the distribution of the oysters and will continue to monitor the investigation and assist state authorities as needed.

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FDA issues public warning about Red’s Best clams harvest from prohibited waters

Food Safety News

11, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health informed the FDA of the recall of Red’s Best chopped clams that had been illegally harvested and potentially contaminated. The FDA is issuing this alert advising consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell, Red’s Best chopped clams.

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Building a Safer and More Sustainable Food Environment: Key Practices for Food Safety and Restaurant Professionals

Food Safety Tech

Food safety professionals should stay informed on updated pesticide regulations. Monitor updates from regulatory bodies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are also quick-drying, making them ideal for high-traffic kitchens where time and efficiency are critical.

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Recently harvested oysters from Mexico may be giving Norovirus to California consumers

Food Safety News

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning restaurants and food retailers in California that have recently purchased oysters from Sociedad Acuicola GolPac (MX 06 SP) harvested from Bahia Salina, Sonora, Mexico on 12/18/2023 or 12/27/2023. Dehydrated children may cry with few or no tears and be unusually sleepy or fussy.

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Oyster harvest area closed amidst norovirus outbreak; warning issued

Food Safety News

An outbreak of norovirus infections has spurred a warning from the Food and Drug Administration about certain oysters from Mexico. 10, the California Department of Public Health notified the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus in San Diego County, CA, that has been linked to consumption of oysters tracing back to the harvest location in Mexico.

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The ‘Glove Guy’ calls upon his industry to ban the sale of vinyl gloves

Food Safety News

Among the facts that caused him to call for a ban on vinyl gloves: 1. Phthalates leach into food from food preparation gloves. Consumers are then contaminated when food is ingested. Since January 2022, the state of Maine has banned DEHP and other phthalates from disposable gloves and food packaging.