Health officials in Ohio released their findings on Aug. 16 regarding the recent foodborne illness outbreak at a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant in Powell, Ohio that sickened 647 people. The Delaware General Health District said that stool samples collected in July tested positive for the toxin that Clostridium perfringens forms in the gastrointestinal tract. The food samples did test… read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C.D.C.) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella enteritis infections linked to Gravel Ridge Farms cage-free large eggs. Cullman, Ala.-based Gravel Ridge issued a recall on Sept. 8 for packages of a dozen and 2.5 dozen eggs in cardboard containers with the UPC… read more
To prevent foodborne illnesses from occurring, maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and cleanliness. Even healthy people carry bacteria. By touching parts of their bodies, such as the nose, mouth, hair, and even clothes, bacteria can spread from the hands to the food. Here are six hygienic best practices for food handlers to follow:… read more
Public health officials in Canada have recorded hundreds of laboratory confirmed cases of Salmonella infections linked to raw chicken, including frozen raw breaded chicken products despite efforts at educating the public on safe handling practices. There have been 419 laboratory confirmed cases of Salmonella illnesses investigated as part of foodborne illness outbreaks across Canada, according to the Public Health… read more
Carlisle Corp. has sold its remaining three fast-casual LYFE Kitchen restaurants to the brand’s Chicago franchisee, L3 Hospitality Group. “We are proud of the local LYFE Kitchen brand we have developed in Chicago and are thankful for the opportunity to make additional enhancements,” said Gail Taggart, co-founder of L3 Hospitality, in a statement Friday. “We will… read more
Papa John’s International Inc., the world’s third-largest pizza delivery company, has reached out to potential acquirers to ask them to submit offers, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Papa John’s has come under pressure by founder John Schnatter, who owns about 30 percent of the company. He resigned as chairman in July following… read more
Beth Comstock, American business executive and current Vice Chair of General Electric, once said: “Marketing’s job is never done. It’s about perpetual motion. We must continue to innovate every day.” Getting a leg-up as a cash-strapped small business owner may seem nearly impossible. Each year brings new social and technological trends to our society, and small… read more
With competition fierce, every restaurant is looking for ways to inspire loyalty from its customers. Lawry’s the Prime Rib—Chicago decided to start at the beginning. The company created the Junior Carver Program, a loyalty program that focuses on children. Lawry’s, which has 12 locations, eight of which are international, was founded in 1938 in Beverly Hills… read more
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has been relatively quiet lately on the marketing front as it deals with the fallout of a food-safety crisis. Now, it’s turning the page. The fast-casual restaurant chain is launching its biggest ad campaign ever in terms of spending within a quarter, as it looks to rehabilitate its image and turn it… read more
If customers aren’t on a first name basis with Dunkin’ Donuts by now, the Canton, Mass-company hopes they will be soon. “It’s time we take our relationship with our consumers to the next level,” said the company’s chief marketing officer Tony Weisman on a call discussing the plan to formally rebrand as Dunkin’. Dunkin’, which… read more