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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.