Julianne Pepitone

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.

For Thomas Thaman, working in hospital foodservice means setting an example of healthy living for an entire city—and carrying the responsibility of making good food available to the community at large.

Foodservice operators are tapping into diners’ desire for simpler times with “throwback”-theme meals featuring the food, music and decor of previous decades.

Even for foodservice operators who fancy themselves savvy on safety, allergens can lurk in surprising places throughout an operation—and sometimes includes the supplier.