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Rethinking food safety with new approaches

 By Dana Moran and Lisa Arnett on Dec. 13, 2016

In recent months, operators have had to stave off more fears than just E. coli. Mumps, flu and hand-foot-and-mouth disease have reared their germy heads in foodservice.

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A new definition of gluten-free dining

 By Alaina Lancaster on Nov. 15, 2016

The decision to build one of the first gluten-free dining halls started with a booth at Kent State University’s summer orientation in Kent, Ohio.

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No end to surprises in foodservice

By Dana Moran on Oct. 17, 2016

After a year of chatting with FSDs, Managing Editor Dana Moral started to feel confident in her grasp of the industry. But a surprise was waiting for her.

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A fresh look at food safety

By Dana Moran and Lisa Arnett on Oct. 17, 2016

Operators from diverse areas of foodservice are trying these three ways to tackle some mundane yet decidedly important food safety hot buttons.

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4 hidden sources of fall allergens

By Julianne Pepitone on Sep. 15, 2016

Allergens can lurk in surprising places throughout a foodservice operation—and sometimes the problem doesn't lie with the FSD, but starts at the supplier.

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First gluten-free dining hall debuts

By FSD Staff on Sep. 12, 2016

Kent State’s Prentice Cafe also offers vegan and vegetarian dishes.

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How will EpiPen price hikes affect school operators?

By Dana Moran on Sep. 09, 2016

Price hikes have heightened the importance of EpiPens’ availability in schools, as well as foodservice employees roles in the allergy-management plan.

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Hospital FSDs fighting a battle against corrugated cardboard

By Dana Moran on Aug. 30, 2016

With food allergies, picky patients and staffing shortages to contend with, it may be hard to imagine that one of the biggest pain points facing healthcare foodservice directors today is the corrugate...

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Take a look inside Valley Dining Center and its fresh approach to allergen-friendly dining

By Alaina Lancaster on Aug. 23, 2016

Western Michigan University’s recently opened dining hall takes action stations to a whole new level. 

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Authorities link hep A to frozen strawberries

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 22, 2016

Virginia officials say berries imported from Egypt are likely what sickened patrons of a smoothie chain two weeks ago.

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