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…
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…
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…
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…
[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…
[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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This has always been a point of pride for us here at MenuTrinfo®, but it's always exciting to share that we have been re-certified as a Women Business Enterprise for the coming year. The WBENC…
