Even as legislative efforts to improve the safety of the nation’s food supply remain stalled in Congress, scientists are seeking better detection methods for deadly pathogens that could help restaurant operators better ensure the safety of their menu items.
Hatching a safety plan
When the news first hit in mid-August that eggs were being recalled because of possible salmonella contamination, Peggy Bevan of The Egg Shell restaurant near Denver decided not to take any chances. Not sure whether the eggs she had in stock were affected, she threw them all out—90 dozen, along with the pancake batter and other mixes that had already been prepared using eggs.
NRA focuses efforts on high-risk customers
As concern over children’s health grows, restaurateurs are fielding more special requests from parents and children about customized menu options, greater variety in kids’ meals and food safety.
Several Subways linked in salmonella outbreak
Subway is working with public health agencies investigating a salmonella outbreak involving units of the chain in 22 counties in Illinois, the state's Department of Public Health said Thursday.
Alfalfa sprouts recalled over salmonella concerns
Raw alfalfa sprouts sold to foodservice and retail are being voluntarily recalled by Caldwell Fresh Foods because of “links” to a 10-state outbreak of Salmonella Newport illness, the Food and Drug Administration said.
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