Published on Saturday, August 15, 2026 A Paradigm Shift in Food Safety Governance The implementation of the 2022 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code marks a profound shift in the implicit social contract between commercial food service operators and the dining public. Rather than serving as a mere technical update to health regulations,…
Continue readingPublished on Sunday, August 9, 2026 A glowing letter “A” or a near-perfect numerical score prominently displayed in a restaurant window has long been universally recognized by consumers as the ultimate seal of culinary safety and institutional cleanliness. However, as state and local health departments across the country accelerate the adoption and enforcement of the…
Continue readingPublished on Thursday, July 23, 2026 The publication of the 10th edition of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code in 2022 represents a critical, science-based milestone in the joint federal and state effort to minimize foodborne illness nationwide. Heavily shaped by the 2021 meeting of the Conference for Food Protection (CFP)—which had experienced…
Continue readingPublished on Friday, July 17, 2026 The Strategic Evolution of Retail Food Oversight The 2022 FDA Food Code represents the 10th edition of this vital model code, serving as the definitive roadmap for the federal-state-local partnership. Designed to achieve the strategic goal of reducing foodborne illness through standardized retail practices, the Code provides a uniform…
Continue readingListen Now! HRBUniversal is proud to announce the launch of our newest media venture: The “Mise En Place (MEEZ-ahn-PLAHZ)” Culture First Podcast. In the culinary world, mise en place means “everything in its place.” It is the invisible infrastructure behind every flawless service. We believe the exact same principle applies to leadership. Designed specifically for…
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