MRM News Bites: National Food Safety Month, Shake Shack in Bed and More on This Week’s Plate

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National Food Safety MonthThe National Restaurant Association (NRA) announced  this year's National Food Safety Month (NFSM) theme: "Notorious Virus"- how to protect against the leading causes of foodborne illness.

"Food safety and security is the top priority for America's one million restaurants," said Sherman Brown, senior vice president of the National Restaurant Association's ServSafe food safety and handling program. "With over 130 million meals served daily, learning how to detect and protect against foodborne illness is top of mind in the restaurant and foodservice industry. This September, we'll provide the tools foodservice professionals need to protect themselves and their guests against foodborne illness."

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