Food and Culinary

Without effective cleaning and hygiene systems in place in food plants, equipment can become sources of contamination. Chemicals used for cleaning can also contaminate food if not effectively flushed through.

Adhering to best hygiene practices is one process that food plants cannot cut corners on. Across North America, standards were already very high pre-pandemic; however, the pressure of the global pandemic has changed the landscape for a number of food processors, with localized lockdowns and supply chain disruptions further complicating mandatory audits. Additionally, the pandemic has reinforced the importance of producers conveying confidence and having robust and proactive HACCP and hygiene protocols in place.

Health, safety, and well-being expectations have increased. During the pandemic, food consumption patterns and grocery shopping behaviors shifted. Although price remains king when it comes to what drives food purchasing, safety is an equally critical consideration. A 2020 report by Deloitte, called “The Future of

Food safety has always been paramount for restaurants, but the coronavirus pandemic forced an evolution when confronted with new challenges like surges in takeout and delivery and demand for more transparent hygiene practices. In December 2021, Deloitte surveyed 1,000 consumers who had dined in a restaurant in at least September to get a fresh take on their attitudes and perspectives around food safety in restaurants. This is what they found:

33% said enhanced cleanliness and safety will make them more likely to return to on-premises dining sooner and to dine out more frequently

Many unhygienic practices occurred at restaurants every day before the pandemic that restaurant operators never realized.

• Unsanitary Plastic-Covered Menus: Customers used plastic-covered menus over and over throughout the day and they were only disinfected after closing. Using a QR Code is efficient and reduces waste. They don’t require heavy sanitation and have a much smaller footprint if

One person was killed and 12 others injured after a driver plowed her car into a California taco stand on Friday.

The horrific crash happened around 7:45 p.m. in Pomona, Calif, located roughly 30 miles east of Los Angeles.

Officials said a 26-year-old Pomona resident fled the area following the crash. She was taken into custody about an hour later.

One person was confirmed dead at the scene where the popular food truck often sets up shop, according to ABC 7.

The condition of the 12 victims hurt in the crash is still unknown.

Footage shows the aftermath of the taco stand, completely destroyed on impact, as debris was scattered across the street.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

According to the World Health Organization, 280 million people suffer from depression globally. This mental health issue runs deeper than mood swings or feeling down. It can become a serious health condition that impedes one’s life. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide. It’s been estimated more than 700,000 people die of depression-related suicide.

But there is good news. Depression can be treated either with medication, counseling, or both. It can also be alleviated or averted with support, love, and a healthier mindset. These quotes are designed to help people understand  depression in others. Whether someone you know at work or home is struggling these sayings can be the first step in turning things around.

Quotes about Depression

Depression impacts 1 in 10 adults in the US according to reports.

Let’s begin with some simple and insightful quotes about depression that encourage people to seek help.

• Depression can kill.

Major holidays are one the few times each year when you’re allowed a day off from work without the expectation of replying to vendors, coworkers, or even the boss. Some employees and small businesses take an whole week off to spend time with family and friends, whether it’s Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Labor Day weekend, or another one of the US holidays.

And rightfully so. Everyone is entitled to take the day off for all major US holidays… even entrepreneurs in my opinion. No matter how much of a workaholic you are, you need time to recharge the batteries. If you need a logical reason to take a break, people who take vacations have lower stress levels and come back from breaks even more motivated to achieve goals.

If you’re looking for an out-of-office message to setup before the holidays, here are more than a few auto-reply messages you can use.

3. Gourmet Lisbon Food and Wine Tour

Lisbon, a city built on seven hills, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. 

Exploring the city on a walking food and wine tour is a wonderful way to know the sights and cuisine.

On this tour, you’ll explore Lisbon’s neighborhoods and enjoy local Portuguese flavors. 

As you walk around, you’ll learn the history of the different neighborhoods while discussing Portuguese culture and politics. 

The gourmet food and wine tour will introduce you to Portugal’s strong cafe culture. Life revolves around coffee and you’ll learn how to order and drink like a local. 

As you visit the city’s landmarks, you’ll stop for codfish or bacalhau, a treasured Portuguese food.

Other stops will have you sample Portuguese bread and cheese as well as traditional drinks from “green wine” to

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections.

Epidemiologic, traceback, and laboratory data show that cheese made by Old Europe Cheese, Inc. may be contaminated with Listeria and may be making people sick.

Epidemiologic and Traceback Data

As of September 28, 2022, six people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from six states (see map). Sick people’s samples were collected from August 6, 2017, to August 5, 2022 (see timeline).

Sick people range in age from 56 to 83 years, with a median age of 78, and 67% are female. Five people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.

The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely higher than the number reported, and the outbreak