Top Food Safety News

Sani Professional, the food safety division of Professional Disposables International (PDI), and the Sani Professional Food Safety Advisory Council (SPFSAC) is calling for nominations in support of The Sani Awards.  Now in its fourth year, The Sani Awards award program celebrates innovation and excellence in food safety within the foodservice industry.  These awards recognize and […]

In response to the health risks posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, McDonald’s has announced it is implementing new targets for cutting antibiotic use in the global chicken supply, and plans to expand its commitment to fewer antibiotics in pork and beef. Meat producers around the world commonly feed antibiotics to livestock—even healthy animals, which can breed […]

Chick-fil-A announced the addition of a new Gluten-Free Bun. The addition comes in response to customers’ requests for more gluten-free/sensitive options on the menu. The new bun, which is now available in restaurants nationwide, comes individually packaged and can be ordered with any of Chick-fil-A’s sandwich offerings. The Gluten-Free Bun is made with premium ingredients, […]

Boston Market announced the company’s commitment to source and serve 100 percent antibiotic-free rotisserie chicken to its guests. As early as July of 2017, more than 75 percent of all Boston Market rotisserie chickens will be raised without the use of antibiotics; 100 percent will be antibiotic-free by the end of the first quarter in […]

AllergyEats, the leading guide to allergy-friendly restaurants in the U.S., just released its 2017 list of the Top 10 Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains nationwide. The chains on this prestigious list hold the highest ratings on the AllergyEats app and website, per feedback from the food allergy community. AllergyEats restaurant ratings are based solely on how […]

Noodles & Company announced a new commitment to expand and strengthen farm animal welfare within its supply chain. In partnership with Compassion in World Farming, the respected international animal welfare organization, Noodles & Company is making a long-term commitment to improved conditions for its entire broiler chicken supply by the year 2024. In addition, the […]

PURE Bioscience, Inc., creator of the patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC ) antimicrobial, discusses the company’s positioning to address the major food safety challenges faced by food manufacturers and processors, and restaurant chains this year. Industry’s Key 2017 Food Safety Challenges Increasing Regulatory Scrutiny: With rules finalized under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in […]

RGF Environmental Group, Inc., creator of advanced environmental products providing the world with the safest air, water, and food without the use of chemicals, announced that Chipotle Mexican Grill, in its continued commitment to food safety, is using patented technology and products designed and engineered by the South Florida manufacturer to implement additional sanitizing protocols […]

Sani Professional, the food safety division of Professional Disposables International (PDI), and the Sani Professional Food Safety Advisory Council (SPFSAC) is calling for nominations in support of The Sani Awards. Now in its third year, The Sani Awards award program celebrates innovation and excellence in food safety within the foodservice industry. These awards recognize and […]

With its same-store sales falling nearly 22 percent in this year’s third quarter, Chipotle hopes to draw customers back with new menu items and concepts—but not with its first sister fast casual, ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen. The restaurant brand’s revenue fell by 14.8 percent to $1 billion for the year, and restaurant transactions fell by […]

PURE Bioscience, Inc., creator of the patented silver dihydrogen citrate antimicrobial, announced Tuesday that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has adopted PURE Hard Surface disinfectant as a food safety solution to eliminate and prevent Norovirus and other viruses and bacteria in all 2,100-plus of its store locations nationwide. Chipotle recently began promoting “Our Food Safety Advancements” […]

Chipotle made another effort Wednesday to assure its customers that the food safety issues responsible for the fast-casual brand’s recent troubles are a thing of the past. A video posted on Chipotle’s site features CEO/founder Steve Ells touting their recent improvements, which include increased transparency and traceability throughout the company’s supply chain, as well as […]

With the rise of the grocerant—supermarkets that offer prepared, restaurant-style foods—comes consumer concerns regarding food safety. Although the majority of U.S. consumers feel that foods in supermarkets are safe, the percentage who feels this way has decreased over the last 10 years as grocery stores have increased prepared food offerings, according to The NPD Group, […]

It’s official: Chipotle is getting into the better-burger business. An AP report confirmed Thursday that Chipotle will open Tasty Made later this year in Lancaster, Ohio. The news comes a few months after rumors swirled that Chipotle was looking to get into the burger business and had trademarked the name “Better Burger.” Earlier this month, […]

Chipotle just can’t seem to right the ship. Yesterday the fast-casual leader released its estimated Q2 earnings and the results fell below industry expert predictions. According to The Wall Street Journal, chief financial officer Jack Hartung told investors that while most loyal customers have returned, they are not visiting the stores as frequently as they […]