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Taco Bell identified as source in 10-state salmonella outbreak
February 2, 2012
A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that affected consumers in 10 states has been linked to Taco Bell.
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As serious as a heart attack
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
It's a good idea to designate a senior member of the waitstaff or a manager to be the point person when dealing with diners with allergy concerns.
read nowAllergyEats warns consumers to be mindful of QSR menu changes
January 31, 2012
There have been numerous comprehensive menu changes in the quick-service segment recently, as chains jockey for position in an increasingly crowded…
read nowUS Foods earns International Food Safety and Quality Certification
January 30, 2012
US Foods has announced that it expects to be the first national foodservice distributor in the country to be certified in food safety and quality according to…
read nowMcDonald's, Burger King offer gluten-free buns in Europe
January 18, 2012
Although such a widespread rollout has yet to hit domestic stores, McDonald's restaurants in Spain, Sweden, Finland and Norway now include gluten-free buns.
read nowWhat else can I get you?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Listen to your customers before -- and after -- tweaking your menu options, and teach your staff how to sell something new.
read nowWhats on your kids menu?
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
About 8 percent of all Americans under the age of 18 have some kind of food allergy.
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Gloves! The controversy continues Part 1
by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties
To glove, or not to glove, that is the question. It’s a debate that has raged in foodservice circles for years and centers on the question of whether hand…
read nowRyan Gosling, Zooey Deschanel, others pen letter to McDonald's CEO
December 19, 2011
A handful of celebrities have fired off a letter to McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner asking the QSR giant to adopt "strict and meaningful animal welfare policies…
read nowThe most gluten-free meal of the day
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Some of the simplest sweets can become gluten-free with simple substitutions, like chocolate chip cookies made with non-wheat flours.
read nowKitchens with Confidence launches gluten-free, allergy-free webinar
November 29, 2011
Kitchens with Confidence LLC has announced the launch of an online 90-minute interactive webinar focused on gluten- and allergy-free dining. AllerTrain, a…
read nowMcDonald's releases statement about dropped egg supplier
November 20, 2011
McDonald's Corp. has released a full statement about animal cruelty allegations against Sparboe Farms, one of its egg suppliers. Following an extensive ABC…
read nowMcDonald's drops egg supplier
November 17, 2011
Following an extensive ABC News investigation, McDonald’s has severed ties with Sparboe Farms, one of the chain’s egg suppliers and the country’s fifth largest…
read nowNRA names Christopher Melchert senior manager for Food Safety and Quality Assurance
October 20, 2011
The National Restaurant Association has announced the addition of Christopher Melchert as senior manager for Food Safety and Quality Assurance, a new position…
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Partnership puts food safety in spotlight
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
National Restaurant Association joins SCA to promote training and hygiene in September and beyond.
read nowNRA hosting CFI Summit in October
September 13, 2011
The National Restaurant Association is partnering with the Center for Food Integrity (CFI) to host the 2011 CFI Food System Summit in Chicago Oct. 25-26.
read nowPhilosophically Speaking
by Paul Mcginnis — Vice President, Marketing, Ecolab Food Safety Specialties
On occasion, I enjoy listening to the words of philosophers like Aristotle and Socrates or theologians such as Wesley or Spurgeon. But, hands down, the deep…
read nowNRA announces initiative for National Food Safety Education Month
August 28, 2011
The National Restaurant Association announced a month-long initiative to encourage restaurant and foodservice operators to participate in the 17th Annual…
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Subway expands gluten-free test
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Sandwich chain slowly adapting to operational challenges involved in adding gluten-free items.
read nowNo Secret Recipe, no KFC: Fiji units close
August 8, 2011
Three KFC outlets in Fiji have permanently closed after they ran out of key ingredients in Colonel Sanders' Secret Recipe that have been quarantined since…
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