News and Notes

Listeria: Concerns, Symptoms, and Recalls


Posted: 03/11/2024
There are many bacteria to be concerned about with food, and one of them is Listeria. Listeria moncytogenes is a bacteria that “can be found in moist environments, soil, water, decaying vegetation and animals, and can survive and even grow under refrigeration and other food preservation measures” (1). It is linked with a wide variety of commonly consumed items:....

FDA approves medication for food allergies


Posted: 02/23/2024
There’s a new allergen medication that was just approved by the FDA to assist in reducing the symptoms of allergic reactions. Xolair has been approved as treatment for over 20 years for people with persistent allergic asthma, and it was just approved for treatment of certain food allergies as well. “Repeated use of the medication can help reduce....

ServSafe Class Harrisburg PA 2/20/24


Posted: 02/21/2024
Good evening, I wanted to reach out and say that We had a great experience with the class today. Ursula did a wonderful job. Everyone had positive things to say about her. Thanks again, Pat   ....

FDA and Improving Food Safety


Posted: 10/31/2023
The FDA has been working to have a larger focus on creating a more “modernized, effective foods program at the US Food and Drug Administration focused on preventing food-borne illness outbreaks and other food safety risks.” Since about 80% of all food consumed in the US falls under FDA regulation, the push for policy education, improving transparency, and....

The Holidays are Almost Here: is your team ready for the rush?


Posted: 10/27/2023
Somehow it's already the end of October, and it's time for holiday menu planning, staffing up for busy season, and ensuring that staff are trained. Training is one of the most important systems we have in place: it keeps our operations clean and our food safe. Whether its receiving products correctly, cooking items to the proper temperature....

How one New England grocery chain is combatting food waste


Posted: 02/10/2023
As members of the food and beverage industry, food waste is always a big concern – and not just because our food costs go through the roof when we have to compost or throw it away. It also important to remember our role in they physical results of this if we’re not composting. Landfills are filling up quickly, and....

Pathogens: how to keep them out of the kitchen


Posted: 01/24/2023
Let's talk about pathogens -- the biological contamination that we need to keep out of the kitchen. When you join one of our classes, pathogens are one of the first things we talk about. We go over the four pathogens that can contaminate food and cause foodborne illness: Bacteria Viruses Parasites Fungi Not only do we go over....

2022 FDA Food Code


Posted: 01/06/2023
The 2022 Food Code was released at the end of December 2022, and with it come a number of changes to the previous iteration (2017 Food Code). These changes are the current recommendation as of January 2023, but any changes to the ServSafeŽ curriculum and exam have yet to be announced. Major updates have a lot to do with terminology....

The Big 8 Food Allergens


Posted: 12/22/2022
Food Allergens are a constant in professional kitchens, and as we navigate the busy holiday season, make sure that you and your staff are up to date of the FDA Big 8 Allergens as well as any local regulations that may be in place in your area. When it comes to food allergies, first and foremost our goal is to....

Featured Recipe: Rugelach


Posted: 12/16/2022
This is an ultimate feel-good cookie, great at anytime of the year. Melt in your mouth delicious and an inifinite number of filling possibilities...what more could you ask for? This is a personal favorite from our instructor Rachel. Ingredients 4 cups all purpose flour 1 pound cream cheese 1 pound cold butter heavy pinch of salt fillings vary (see....
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