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Quarantine greenhouses’ so diners can eat while social distancing is a solution I can embrace

May 7, 2020 by foodsafeguru

Now here’s an idea I can embrace. I lament not having my usual date night with my husband going to a crowded restaurant, listening to music or to my local upscale eatery and enjoying a meal. Selfishly, I miss being waited on. I miss the camaraderie, and just getting out, facing each other, and talking. […]

Those free bread baskets in restaurants have a dirty little secret

September 20, 2019 by foodsafeguru

by Morgan Cutolo Sometimes the best part about going out to eat is chowing down on the free bread they give you before your meal comes. That is, until your food arrives, and you already feel full. But saving room to enjoy the meal you actually ordered isn’t the only reason you’re going to want […]

Approximately 135,810 pounds of RTE Chicken products Recalled for Listeria

August 21, 2019 by foodsafeguru

Tip Top Poultry, Inc., Rockmart, Georgia, is recalling approximately 135,810 pounds of fully cooked poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The frozen, diced, and mechanically separated ready to eat chicken was produced on January 21, 2019 and display “PACK DATE 01/21/19” on the labels. The products subject to recall can be found […]

Boy with gluten allergy sues after restaurant forces him to eat meal outside

June 5, 2019 by foodsafeguru

by A. Pawlowski The legal row started over a homemade chicken sandwich. A Maryland boy on a school field trip to Colonial Williamsburg wanted to eat his own food inside a restaurant to avoid triggering his severe gluten allergy. But the restaurant refused, offering to prepare a gluten-free meal instead. Not trusting the tavern could […]

Boston, MA restaurant closed for multiple food temp. violations & more

September 6, 2018 by foodsafeguru

The Boston, MA board of health has posted the following restaurant closure. The Breakfast Club 270 western av ALLSTON, MA. 02134 Score: A Inspection Date: 8/31/2018 Decription Status * Food Container Labels Comments: Bulk food containers not labeled – Kitchen/prep/grill area Fail *** Cooling Comments: cooling cut potatoes in broken walk in unit (unit 75 […]