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Key Takeaways from the 2022 FDA Food Code

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Many of the key changes in the 2022 Food Code relate to food allergens. These concerns reflect FDA’s increasing commitment to ensuring that Americans with allergies are aware of the potential allergens in their foods and impose commensurate duties on restaurants and food producers in order to further that commitment.

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‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’

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This can lead to cross-contamination and foodborne illness as well as cross-contact and a food allergen issue. Personal hygiene : Employees must maintain proper personal hygiene, such as washing their hands regularly and wearing clean uniforms to prevent the spread of bacteria.

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Restaurant Automation: The Key to Back of House Efficiency 

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Restaurants use software and smart hardware to automate everyday tasks and management duties, such as purchasing ingredients, managing inventory, making production lists, dealing with allergens, and calculating costs. These automations make the job more straightforward and improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.