food safety

FDA warns of a danger from Canadian oysters

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2022

The suspect shellfish have been traced back to harvesting areas in British Columbia.

Chipotle tests a high-tech inventory tracking system

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 31, 2022

The burrito chain, which faced widespread foodborne illness outbreaks in 2015, said the radio-frequency identification system will help it better respond to food safety and quality worries.

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Highlight Cleanliness To Reassure and Welcome Diners

Sponsored content from our partner GOJO Industries, the inventors of the PURELL brand on Oct. 29, 2021

Where consumers may have been looking for an exciting menu or great atmosphere as their only needs when choosing where to dine, they may now be looking for other things, such as tables with more distance between them, staff wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) or visible cleaning schedules.

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Mexican onions cited as the source of 37-state salmonella outbreak

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 21, 2021

The CDC said the whole red, yellow and white onions were distributed to restaurants and stores in the U.S. by ProSource.

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Salmonella outbreak worsens as the source eludes investigators

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 04, 2021

The infection has now sickened 419 consumers in 35 states, with 66 people hospitalized.

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Investigators trace 29-state salmonella outbreak to a restaurant takeout container

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 29, 2021

But the authorities said they lack sufficient evidence to say what ingredient of the cup might be the contaminant. Meanwhile, the victims' list has grown to 279.

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Shift to off-premise dining creates new opportunities—with same need for safety

Sponsored content from our partner DayMark Safety Systems on Jun. 08, 2021

As the demand for off-premise dining continues to grow, operators need to make adjustments to ensure customers are receiving the same level of quality and safety they would if their meal were consumed in house.

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Tamper-evident labeling regulations for delivery and takeout emerging

Sponsored content from our partner DayMark Safety Systems on May 04, 2021

Operators share the same concerns as their customers, and it is up to them to ensure that the food they prepare for their customers is delivered undamaged and safe.

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