Restaurateurs now have another consumer-review tool to monitor. A new app for diners with food allergies that helps them pick restaurants that are allergy-friendly was launched yesterday. AllergyEats launched a free app for the iPhone and Android smartphones, allowing users to access the peer-based resource anytime, from anywhere. “The new AllergyEats app builds off the […]
The National Restaurant Association (www.restaurant.org) today announced a month-long initiative to encourage restaurant and foodservice operators to participate in the 17th Annual National Food Safety Education Month (NFSEM) this September. The campaign focuses on the importance of food safety education and training, while continuing to raise awareness of the industry's commitment to food safety. […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is releasing the Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Interactive Resource Disc for use by foodservice establishments and retail food stores in preventing transmission of foodborne pathogens that are often transmitted by sick food employees. The disc includes an interactive tool to assist the persons in charge of these establishments […]
National family restaurant chain Denny's has begun buying nearly all of its turkeys from a slaughterhouse that uses controlled-atmosphere stunning (CAS)—the most modern and least cruel poultry slaughter method available. Denny's is one of the leading full-service, family-style restaurant chains in the U.S., with more than 1,650 locations across the country. "With this step, Denny's […]
Ecolab Inc. has been named to Forbes magazine's "The World's Most Innovative Companies" list, which appears in the August 8 issue of Forbes. Ecolab ranks 28 out of 100 companies on the global list. "Our purpose — to make the world cleaner, safer, and healthier, everywhere it matters — drives our commitment to innovation," says Douglas […]
Underscoring that it is the restaurant industry’s leader in training and certification solutions, the National Restaurant Association (www.restaurant.org) celebrated a milestone this month by providing its one millionth training class and exam administration. The Association has contributed to the success of the nation’s nearly one million restaurants and 13 million employees through its ServSafe Food Safety, ServSafe […]
One quarter of diners would not complain to a manager if they felt the restaurant they were eating in was unhygienic. They would, however, feel free to pass their negative review on to others, either by word of mouth, or social media. This is according to a report, Healthy People, Healthy Planet, by cleaning and […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unveiled a new strategy to meet the challenges posed by rapidly rising imports of FDA-regulated products and a complex global supply chain in a report called the "Pathway to Global Product Safety and Quality." "Global production of FDA-regulated goods has exploded over the past ten years. In addition […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced two new regulations that will help ensure the safety and security of foods in the U.S. The rules are the first to be issued by the FDA under the new authorities granted to the agency by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed into law by […]
The FDA has announced the availability of the fourth edition of the “Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls Guidance.” This updated guidance contains the FDA’s latest recommendations to the seafood industry for reducing or eliminating food safety hazards in the fish and fishery products they process. Key changes found in the new edition include: […]
The National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Food Handler program will offer solutions for California restaurateurs to comply with the recent California Food Handler Card law, or SB 602. Nearly one million restaurant industry employees in the state will need to be in compliance with the law by July 1, 2011. “As the leader in food safety […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday issued two proposed regulations regarding calorie labeling on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, retail food establishments, and vending machines. “These proposals will ensure that consumers have more information when they make their own food choices,” said Department of Health and Human Services secretary Kathleen Sebelius. […]
A recent Cintas Corporation survey conducted by telephone by Harris Interactive among more than 1,000 U.S.adults ages 18 and older revealed that dirty dishes, unpleasant odor, and dirty restrooms are the top reasons consumers would never return to a restaurant. In fact, all three perceptions of cleanliness rated higher than poor service when choosing whether […]
Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) applauded Congress for final passage of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010. Because of the bill, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will have the authority it needs to help prevent foodborne illnesses for the first time ever. The bill focuses on preventing illnesses by ensuring safety […]
The recent tragedy in Japan will affect the global food supply–especially with seafood–but it also will provide an opportunity for American food suppliers and retailers to increase their market share, this according to Phil Lempert, a leading food industry expert. ; “This might just be the event that triggers the reverse of our dependence on […]
When Matt Mitchell was four years old, his parents took him out one night to McDonald’s for a hamburger. But when he bit into it, he tasted cheese. For most people, getting the wrong order is, at worst, a nuisance. But as far as restaurant patrons go, Mitchell isn’t most people. Not long after taking […]
A food compliance and risk management provider aims to help restaurants with the many requirements saddled on them by the Food Safety Modernization Act, which was signed into law by President Obama on January 4. TraceGains Inc. will help operators specifically with the requirements outlined in Section 301 of the Act, which lays out a […]
Several product recalls rocked the foodservice industry last year, throwing food safety to the top of both consumers’ and operators’ minds. The recent passage of the FDA Modernization Act, which gives more power to the FDA in recalling foods, further reminded the industry that food safety compliance is a priority for any foodservice retailer. One […]
Kettle Cuisine, maker of refrigerated and frozen premium soups, chilis, chowders, and stews in both bulk and single-serving formats, received Level 2 Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification from the SQF institute. The SQF Certification is widely considered to be the food manufacturing industry’s most comprehensive certification. The SQF Institute is a division of the Food […]
Food safety is always a prime consideration when it comes to protecting foodservice patrons and staff. However, putting an effective sanitation program in place requires more than simply washing the dishes and mopping the floor. Implementing a thorough food safety program must start with a clear understanding of the risk factors and the level of […]
NSF International appointed Donna Garren to president and general manager of NSF Davis Fresh, a provider of food safety audits, consulting, training, and testing services for the produce industry. Garren will work closely with the NSF Davis Fresh team to verify safer, consistent produce practices utilizing NSF Davis Fresh’s technical expertise. Garren has more than […]
Haliburton International Foods Inc., a manufacturer of food products, announced the hiring of Ioannis “Yannis” Oikonomakos, Ph.D., as manager of Food Safety and Quality. Oikonomakos is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Horticulture and a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Food Science. Oikonomakos also has a […]
Close to 50 percent of consumers queried in the 2010 Food & Health Survey of the International Food Information Council believe that food safety in the U.S. is the responsibility of foodservice/retailers. To update quick-service staff with important information on egg safety and handling, the American Egg Board is offering foodservice operators a complimentary copy […]
NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, appointed Alex Zhang general manager of NSF’s joint venture in China, NSF Shanghai Co. Ltd. NSF Shanghai works with companies that manufacture food equipment, nutritional supplements, and products that come into contact with drinking water by providing testing, auditing, product certification, and independent system registration. These […]
DCI Cheese Company (DCI) announced that the organization’s Green Bay, Wisconsin, facility was recognized for meeting or exceeding the standards of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) as defined by GFSI’s official benchmarking procedure. GFSI is widely considered to be the “gold standard” for international food safety. DCI’s Santa Rosa, California, facility was GFSI-certified in […]
With food safety becoming more and more top of mind for the foodservice industry, one cleaning services provider is offering to educate its consumers on the importance of cleaning products—and is working to offer economy-proof, efficient solutions. Proctor & Gamble Professional, a division of Proctor & Gamble that specifically focuses on products for professional industries […]
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has enacting restaurant food safety grading. Beginning in July, consumers will be able to see how a restaurant fared on its most recent health inspection, simply by glancing at the letter grade in the front window or vestibule. Foodborne illness sickens 76 million Americans each […]
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