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Sodexo: Mono not spread via cafeteria cups

 Feb. 20, 2015

Contrary to rumors on the Samford University campus, Sodexo says sticky cafeteria cups are not the cause of the mononucleosis outbreak.

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Severe weather causes schools to consider donating perishable foods

 Feb. 20, 2015

After being closed for four days due to winter storms, one school district is donating 4,488 food items slotted for after school snacks to local charities.

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Soft cheese gaining popularity

By Dawn Reiss on Feb. 20, 2015

"Americans are getting a little more adventurous in their purchasing,” Kehler says. “And we are seeing a huge increase in demand for soft cheese.”

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Gluten-free products surging

Feb. 16, 2015

The market for gluten-free foods reached $8.8 billion in 2014, a 63% increase from 2012 numbers, according to recent data from research firm Mintel.

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Managers host 'The 411'

Feb. 16, 2015

The goal is to provide key information such as weather, menu selections, employee updates, special events, issues and repairs.

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School district pulls blue biscuits

Feb. 10, 2015

Middle School parents say students were served biscuits that appeared moldy, though an inspection found the color was due to a chemical reaction.

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Health inspection scores listed for hospital cafeterias, food courts

Feb. 06, 2015

Four of San Antonio’s largest hospitals received perfect scores, while another hospital received major violations for rodent droppings in the kitchen. Read the list here.

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Four ways to keep foodservice running smoothly in a blizzard

By Katie Fanuko on Jan. 27, 2015

Two New England universities affected by Winter Storm Juno share their best practices for operating a foodservice department during a major weather event.

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Vancouver hospital can’t control rat problem

Jan. 21, 2015

A surging rat population in the cafeteria and food prep area at B.C. Women’s and Children’s Hospital has prompted management to step up rodent control efforts. But inspectors said they don’t believe rodents pose an imminent health risk.

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Iowa district strives to become peanut-free

Jan. 15, 2015

For many schools, keeping things like peanuts out of the cafeteria can be next to impossible. But the Gehlen Catholic School District has made it their mission to do just that.

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