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Top 15 K-12 food service stories of 2023

Food Management

The year’s top K-12 stories tracked how school nutrition programs and providers tackled issues like labor shortages and product availability to keep kids fed with nutritious meals.

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CDC: Food Service Workers are a low, but not a no risk of Hepatitis A infection

Bill Marler

The risk for secondary infection from hepatitis A–infected food handlers to food establishment patrons in these person-to-person hepatitis A outbreaks was <1% ( 173 ). However, as a lawyer, I have seen first-hand the impacts on consumers exposed to HAV positive food service workers. Epidemiol Infect 1987;98:109–12.

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Clostridium Perfringens Linked to BBQ

Bill Marler

The common exposure shared among all ill cases was a grade K-8 back-to-school BBQ hosted by the school. Food for this event was prepared by a brick-and-mortar restaurant, Piggin’ Out Smokehouse, and then transported by and served from a food truck at the school. Virulence , 12 (1), 723-753. perfringens. perfringens.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

Fresh Ideas

The company understood that it was crucial to limit food service disruptions for students as much as possible. Susan Nawrocki, Regional Director of Operations Like Alanda, Susan Nawrocki has worked in food service most of her life. She started as an assistant director of dining services and was promoted to director.

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Here we go again – another Tennessee Petting Zoo E. coli Outbreak

Bill Marler

In addition to an onsite interview with the farm owners and employees, the assessment included facility observations of animal pens, public petting areas, areas where children cared for the animals, food service facilities, handwashing and sanitizing facilities, play areas, and toilets. 95% CI = 2.59–66.57).

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Food Shows 2023

IN Food Marketing

For example, the needs of K-12 operators are much different than pizzeria owners. Make food appetizing If you’re sampling food or using it as part of your display, make sure it’s delicious and looks appealing. Be concise with your messaging to ensure they quickly understand your unique offerings and value proposition.

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Unlocking Versatility: Two-Tier QuickSwitch Glass is the Platinum Standard in Flexible Design, Style and Performance

LTI, Inc.

K-12 : Two-Tier QuickSwitch Glass enhances participation rates by immersing students in a visual culinary experience with diverse meal options, positively impacting well-being and academic success.

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