Last updated on June 11th, 2020 at 05:45 pm Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in humans and many different species of animals. First detected in Wuhan, China, the virus that causes COVID-19, is a respiratory illness, initially spread from animals to humans,
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Last updated on September 17th, 2019 at 02:27 pmGovernor Cuomo has signed into law the 2019 New York State Budget, updating the State’s sexual harassment laws to include new resources and requirements for employers. There are two key components under this law: Policy– As of October 2018,
Read more →Table 87 Frozen Co. of Brooklyn, recalled 649 pounds of frozen pizza made between April 1st and June 4th 2019. The Company initiated the recall when NYS Department of Agriculture Inspectors discovered that it was being produced without the benefit of a Federal inspection. The frozen pizza
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Last updated on September 10th, 2019 at 05:31 pmFor months, restaurants, café’s and bars in NYC have been selling CBD infused foods and drinks, based on a federal law that made Hemp products easier to sell. Or so they thought… The confusion sparked controversy, when a routine
Read more →Last updated on January 8th, 2019 at 04:32 pmDespite opposition and lawsuits, NYC’s Foam Ban on single-use foam products has gone into effect January 1st 2019. Here Are 5 things you need to know: All food service establishments located or operating within the 5 Boroughs of NYC
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The December Issue of Total Food Service Announces 2019 Top Women in Metro New York Foodservice and Hospitality.Presented by the Women’s Food Service Forum, a thought leader on women’s advancement and gender equality, the list highlights the “best and brightest” women from all major disciplines within the
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Last updated on December 6th, 2018 at 07:17 pmWhen we launched Letter Grade Consulting, our goal was to help operators navigate the newly enacted Letter Grade System. We received a lot of press, publications like Crain’s, NY Times, and Wall Street Journal, to name a few. Besides understanding the
Read more →Last updated on June 15th, 2018 at 06:39 pmOne of the most important challenges that food service operators face on a daily basis is maintaining food safety. No matter how much time and money is invested on menu development, décor, and talent, it takes one incident of
Read more →Last updated on April 3rd, 2026 at 03:29 pm Image provided by Ice Baths Australia Believe it or not, the FDA defines ice as “food”. As such, ice contaminated by bacteria, mold and viruses can spread illness just like any other food when handled by staff or
Read more →Last updated on April 12th, 2024 at 02:55 pmThe Letter Grade System was enacted to decrease foodborne illness, promote sanitary practices and create transparency for diners. While the Letter Grade System has achieved those goals since its inception, fines for violations have created additional financial burdens for
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