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Almost 26-years after the infamous Liebeck hot coffee lawsuit, the California Court of Appeals for the Second District affirmed in an unpublished opinion the dismissal of a woman’s lawsuit suing Starbucks Corporation after she was allegedly burned by hot tea. READ MORE
On August 19, the U.S. FDA and OSHA published a checklist entitled “Employee Health and Food Safety Checklist for Human and Animal Food Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” While the checklist is not exhaustive and does not create new legal obligations, it pulls from existing guidance provided by the FDA, the CDC and OSHA to serve as a quick reference to help the food industry. READ MORE
In food production facilities, poor safety practices can responsible for wide-spread outbreaks and contamination—often leading to incarceration for those responsible. Implementing and following a meticulous food safety plan is essential to achieve food safety goals and avoid harsh penalties. READ MORE
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