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Dr. Howard Smith ReportsBedner’s Farm Fresh Market Cucumbers Have SalmonellaVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKRAhTDvttr/These cucumbers pose a serious health risk for children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems as salmonella triggers a violent gastrointestinal infection.The recalled cucumbers were sold directly to consumers between April 29, 2025, and May 14, 2025 without labeling at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market locations in Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and West Palm Beach, Florida. Cucumbers currently available at Bedner’s markets are not affected.If you purchased these cucumbers, do not consume them and di...2025-05-3001 minDr. Howard Smith ReportsUkrop’s Homestyle Foods Marinated Cucumber Salad Has Salmonella ContaminationVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ_X2iPtKD/The recall is linked to salmonella cucumbers from Bedner Growers. Salmonella causes serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. This cucumber salad was sold at Food Lions, Harris Teeters, Krogers, Libbie Markets, and Ukrop’s Market Halls in Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky.Don’t consume this cucumber salad. Return it to the place of purchase for a full...2025-05-3000 minDr. Howard Smith ReportsSnowfruit and Snowfox Fresh-cut Cucumber Items Have Salmonella ContaminationVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ-MStNGwM/This recall involves fruit and vegetable trays, salads, and sushi containing cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc.These items were sold at Kroger, Roundy’s stores such as Pick n Save and Metro Market, and Weis Market locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and New York.If you purchased any Snowfruit or Snowfox fresh-cut cucumber or sushi products return them to the pla...2025-05-3001 minDr. Howard Smith ReportsAlbertson’s Recalls Ready Meals and Star Market Store-Made Deli Products With Salmonella CucumbersVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ9AfuuSP0/The recalled products were prepared with cucumbers supplied by Fresh Creative Foods who bought the salmonella-contaminated produce from Bedner Growers, Inc. This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. The affected deli items were sold at ACME, Balducci’s Food Lovers Market, Kings Food Markets, Safeway, Shaw’s, and Star Market stores. These stores are located in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampsh...2025-05-3001 minDr. Howard Smith ReportsMarketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Has Salmonella ContaminationVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ8f_ttODO/These cucumber slices include recalled whole cucumbers supplied by Bedner Growers, Inc. This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. Affected are 1.5-pound packages with all date codes up to May 24, 2025. These cucumber slices have been sold at Walmart stores located in Texas between May 13 and May 20, 2025.Do not eat, serve, or sell these cucumber slices. Return th...2025-05-3001 min
Defining HospitalityHaving Fun Learning From Your Mistakes - Alisa Chodos - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 127Our guest this week is a highly creative and service oriented design leader who loves learning from others. She’s a trailblazer who worked to carve out a space in the industry to truly be herself. Joining the show this week is Managing Principal at KNA Design Los Angeles, Alisa Chodos!Alisa sits down with Dan Ryan for a discussion on her hospitality journey. She dives into the importance of learning from others, why it’s ok to make mistakes, and the warmth of the hospitality community. Takeaways: Hospitality is the busine...2023-10-1148 min
Defining HospitalityGoing to California - Avi Brosh - Episode # 038Avi Brosh is the CEO and Founder of Palisociety. At his core, he is a modern day inn keeper. He’s been involved in real estate and hospitality for over 30 years. He joins host Dan Ryan to talk about his #hospitality journey all the way from a small school in New Jersey all the way to Malibu, California. Takeaways: It’s better to get up earlier and accomplish some goals earlier in the day. It’s a good way to work and sets you apart from others. Hotels should be able to tell a s...2022-01-261h 09
Defining HospitalityThe Portable Hospitality Solution - Michael Bedner - Episode #015Today’s guest has a unique business and with that brings his positive attitude about life and hospitality to everything he does. Dan is joined by Michael Bedner, a partner at SOLi, and part of Hirsch/Bedner Associates. Listen to this week’s episode as he shares #hospitality insights with Dan Ryan today!Takeaways: In the hospitality industry, there are three major rules to live by. One, always do your best job. Two, you better enjoy what you do. And three, you must grow and learn from any mistakes. The best way to descri...2021-10-1558 min