According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in six Americans will get sick from a foodborne illness this year; if foodborne illnesses fell by just 10%, it would save five million Americans from getting sick. However, food safety incidents can result from more than just the usual suspects – like storing food at unsafe temperatures or failing to cooking them to sufficiently hot temperatures. Here are five unexpected issues that can cause food safety failures in a restaurant. 1: Misplaced trust Sometimes restaurant owners will invest in a temperature monito ..read more

Traditionally, employees have been the weakest links in food safety at most restaurants. Even well-intentioned workers make mistakes, and food service is an industry where isolated incidents can quickly mushroom into nationwide or global PR disasters. A food safety incident in Boise means diners everywhere will stop visiting; as a result, errors, failures, or malfeasance by even entry-level, minimum-wage workers can have an outsized impact on the bottom-line. When labor goes wrong – whether through fraudulent activity, human error, inadequate training, or some other form of mismanagement ..read more

If you’ve never heard of LoRa, you’re not alone. Although it’s the hottest new communication technology on the market today, presenting a powerful alternative to old-timers like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, it’s also relatively brand new. Originally developed in 2012 and only just starting to make its way into mass market products, LoRa specializes in transmitting over long ranges (hence the name). In fact, LoRa devices can transmit over 10 miles with clear line-of-sight. This technology is also remarkable for its low-power consumption, energy efficiency, and low cost. Most importantly for ..read more