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Peanut allergies are among the most prevalent and potentially severe food allergies, particularly in children. Understanding the implications of peanut allergies is crucial for foodservice professionals committed to ensuring customer safety and maintaining compliance with food safety regulations. The Prevalence and Persistence of Peanut Allergies Peanut allergies have seen a
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Clinical Name: Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi Common Name: Typhoid Fever What Is Salmonella Typhi? Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi is a human-specific bacterium that causes typhoid fever—a serious systemic illness transmitted through ingestion of food or water contaminated with fecal matter from infected individuals. Unlike other Salmonella species, S. Typhi
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Celebrated: March 9 Shell Yeah, It’s Crab Day Crab meat has long reigned as a delicacy of the sea—sweet, tender, and buttery-soft. On March 9, we celebrate National Crab Meat Day, honoring both wild-caught and imitation varieties that find their way into everything from crab cakes to sushi
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Food allergies are a growing concern in today's world, affecting millions of people across the globe. From children to adults, the severity of food allergies varies, but one thing is clear: they can be life-threatening. In the United States, there are nine major allergens responsible for 90% of
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Celebrated: March 5 A Toast to Training Season Move over, Cinco de Mayo—March 5 marks the cheeky, unofficial holiday known as Cinco de Marcho. This lighthearted celebration serves as a "training" period for those preparing for the festivities of St. Patrick's Day, just 12 days
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Celebrated: March 3 Let’s Meat Up! On March 3, it’s time to celebrate all things cold cuts! Whether you call them lunch meats, deli meats, or sandwich meats, there’s no denying that cold cuts have a special place in our hearts (and sandwiches). From turkey and ham
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Clinical Name: Salmonella enterica (multiple serotypes including Enteritidis, Typhimurium, etc.) Common Name: Salmonella What Is Salmonella? Salmonella is a genus of rod-shaped, gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria in the family Enterobacteriaceae. It naturally inhabits the intestines of humans and animals and is primarily transmitted to humans through the consumption of contaminated
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Stacks on Stacks: Pancakes That Go Way Back What do Ancient Greeks, Shakespeare, IHOP, and the Pennsylvania Dutch have in common? Pancakes. No kidding. February 28 is National Pancake Day, and there’s no better excuse to indulge in a comforting stack of golden-brown flapjacks dripping with maple syrup—or
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Foodborne illness is a constant concern in the food service industry, and food safety practices must be at the forefront of every operation. Every year, millions of people fall ill from consuming contaminated food, and while there are over 250 pathogens identified by health organizations, six pathogens account for a
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Let’s Get Sticky With It Whether you're grabbing one from your favorite bakery or pulling a tray fresh from the oven, there's no denying the gooey, nutty joy of a sticky bun. February 21 is National Sticky Bun Day, and it’s time to celebrate
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As American as... Cherry Pie Every year on February 20, we celebrate the flaky, fruity, nostalgic indulgence that is National Cherry Pie Day. Whether it’s served warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoyed cold from the fridge, cherry pie remains one of the most iconic American desserts—and for
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Celebrated: February 17 (Tuesday before Ash Wednesday) The Dough Before the Fast: Celebrating Fasnacht Day Fasnacht Day rolls around every year on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, and in 2025, we’re marking it on February 17. Rooted in German tradition and lovingly embraced by Pennsylvania Dutch communities, this day