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Six Important Steps Restaurants Should Take to Build a Strong Food Safety Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

Ensuring food safety is essential for restaurant brands and others within the food industry. A weak food safety culture can have severe consequences, including product recalls, foodborne illnesses, reputational damage, diminished customer loyalty, and financial losses.

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Marketing Your Restaurant to Allergen-Conscious Customers 

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By Denise Langenegger, Contributor Around 32 million US citizens have a diagnosed food allergy , making up 10.8% For these members of our communities, simple pleasures like dining out can often become clouded by fears and anxieties that restaurants may be unknowingly placing them at risk. of all adults and 7.6% of all children.

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What Restaurants Need to Know About Recalls

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The FDA has already issued more than 50 food recalls in 2024, causing many consumers to worry about food safety – and raising an important question for the restaurant industry: Would we know exactly what to do in a recall situation? As food recalls continue, it’s wise for restaurants to review their recall protocols.

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How to pass a food safety inspection

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Food safety inspections can be daunting, but are essential for maintaining high standards and guaranteeing the health and safety of restaurant customers. This article provides helpful tips and best practices to help you master food safety inspections.

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How to Create an Allergy-Friendly Environment at Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Customers with food allergies take a great risk to eat food prepared by someone other than themselves, as they may suffer potentially severe consequences from coming into contact with a triggering allergen. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, these are some common food allergens that you should read up on: Tree Nuts.

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Food Safety Practices in the Time of COVID-19

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Maybe the absolute last thing any restaurant wants to focus on are food safety regulations such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Maybe the absolute last thing any restaurant wants to focus on are food safety regulations such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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Why Training is the Key to Accurate Messaging About Gluten-Free Foodservice

Modern Restaurant Management

Although restaurants are increasingly interested in meeting the needs of gluten-free consumers, there’s plenty of room for improvement in the messaging used to communicate about gluten-free options. Messaging about gluten-free options and safety protocols begins with your menu.

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