Menu Labeling FAQ
With the nearly five-year wait for menu labeling regulations finally behind us, we have now entered into a key time for foodservice establishments to work at becoming compliant before the December 1, 2015 deadline. With…
FDA Shakes Up Industry with Menu Labeling Surprises
Christmas came early this year! 4 years, 8 months and 2 days (but who’s counting) after the Affordable Healthcare Act was signed into law, the final regulations for menu labeling arrived on November 25th. As…
Does Something Seem Fishy?
While it might seem obvious what someone with a fish or shellfish allergy should avoid when dining out, there are a surprising number of dishes that contain hidden seafood products and could cause an anaphylactic…
Don't Let Hidden Gluten Haunt you this Halloween
This Halloween, don’t be spooked by hidden gluten in your favorite candy. In an industry that commonly handles gluten-containing ingredients like wheat in cookies or barley malt syrup as a sweetener, candy could be dangerous…
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kid Act and the "Standard" Bakesale
In 2010, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kid Act was signed under the Obama administration, which required the USDA to revamp its policies in regards to school breakfast and lunch nutrition. This was all done under the…
Nutritional Database vs. Laboratory Analysis
When it comes to calculating the nutritional information of a restaurant menu, there are really only two heavy-weights in the ring: laboratory testing and database analysis. Both are accepted by the FDA as reasonable methods…
FDA Eyes Voluntary Reduction in Sodium
Did you know that it’s recommended to limit your sodium consumption to 2,300 mg of sodium a day? That’s just a little more than a teaspoon of table salt. For those with heart disease or…
Are Restaurants Responsible for the Health of Their Diners?
Recently, the RAND Corporation (“a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis,” according to their website) has proposed implementing healthy dining standards for restaurants. This would require foodservice establishments…
