Why Would You Want Stock Epi?
Photo Credit: Early Years Hub Have you learned (or taught) the Hiemlich manoever, learned CPR, learned about Narcan, or read the directions on the AED at your workplace or gym? If you have, you may…
Stock Epi: A Life Saving Solution!
Epinephrine being adminstered. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock For a long time, only a few states allowed food service establishments to stock epinephrine onsite. Now, more states allow it than not. The School Access to Emergency…
Ten Things You Should Do Regarding Sesame
With Sesame becoming the 9th Major Allergen, here are ten things you should know about the changes being made. Sesame is the fastest growing allergy in the United States, affecting 1.5 million people. It’s commonamong…
Food Code 2022 is a Massive Win for the Food Allergic
Photo Source: FDA The Food Code is generally produced every four years by the FDA, with an annex document thrown in there every two years. It is the gold standard for food safety in every…
Sesame Knocked at the Door – Fear Answered – Consumers SHOULD Win
The USA's 9th declared allergen is out; #sesamegate is at our door. Photo Source: FDA I am trying to make heads and tails out of the reaction of food manufacturers and nationally-trusted brands. As of…
Have an Allergy-Free Holiday!
[Updated from a previous article] Photo Credit: SeventyFour via AdobeStock How to Accommodate Allergy Needs While Hosting the Holidays Food allergies are continuing to rise and the food service industry is accommodating theneeds more today…
Sesame Joins FDA’s Major Allergens List
[Updated from a previous article] Sesame is now joining the other top allergens, going into effect January 1st, 2023. On April 23, 2021, the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act was signed…
“It’s All (Gluten-Free) Gravy, Baby!”
Have you ever been to a restaurant where the server doesn't write down your order? Does this impress you or make you nervous? Personally, it makes me nervous every time. As someone with Celiac Disease…
FDA Submits Proposal for Healthy Labeling
The FDA recently proposed major changes to its definition of ‘healthy,’ aiming to makethe term coincide with current Nutrition Facts labeling and better reflect current dietary science.The current requirements for ‘healthy,’ which were established in…
The Value in Recognizing Food Allergies in a Healthcare Setting
Food allergies are often overlooked in healthcare settings, despite the increasing number of people with food allergies. Around 32 million people¹ in the United States have food allergies, and the prevalence of food allergies in…
Betsy, Baseball and Aramark Hit Out of the Park!
For those that do not follow Major League Baseball, MenuTrinfo® enjoys seeing the Colorado Rockies, especially as a team building exercise. So, I, along with a few of our team members and a couple of…
Try Going Plant-Based, One Meal at a Time!
Nourish to Flourish: A Vegan's Perspective Usually the first question regarding going plant-based is along the lines of “Where do you get all your protein?” According to the USDA 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines, the average American…
