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Couples are increasingly opting for open-fire cooking at weddings when venues lack industrial kitchens, as seen at a Louisiana wedding where 145 guests enjoyed a post-ceremony dinner cooked outdoors by Open Fire Co., illustrating a growing trend in outdoor catering.
Despite negative test results for E. coli in lettuce from Andre's Banquet Center, St. Louis County health officials continue to investigate the caterer as a potential source of an outbreak affecting 106 people. The outbreak, linked to events catered by Andre's, has led to serious health complications for some patients and legal actions against the company. Health officials emphasize that negative test results do not conclusively rule out the caterer's food as the source, as E. coli can be unevenly distributed in food products.
An E. coli outbreak in St. Louis County has sickened over 100 people, primarily affecting students from Rockwood Summit High School. Despite negative test results for lettuce from Andre’s Banquets & Catering, the company remains a focus of the investigation. The outbreak is linked to several events held in early November, and the Missouri Department of Health continues to investigate, with legal challenges emerging against the catering company.
An E. coli outbreak in St. Louis County linked to events catered by Andre's Banquets and Catering has resulted in 106 cases, with two individuals developing hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious complication affecting the kidneys. The outbreak is associated with events at Rockwood Summit High School and other venues. Lawsuits have been filed against the catering company, which denies being the source of the outbreak. Health officials are investigating, focusing on salad served at the events, with test results pending.
A mother is suing Andre's Banquets and Catering after her daughter contracted an E. coli infection, allegedly from food served at a Rockwood School District event. The daughter lost seven pounds after showing symptoms two days post-event. The St. Louis County Department of Public Health has identified 94 cases linked to events catered by Andre's, though the exact source of contamination remains unidentified. Andre's denies responsibility, citing their food safety measures and lack of confirmed evidence against them.
British Airways is implementing a new catering system to reduce food waste by not loading enough meals for all passengers on flights. This move comes after previous attempts to reduce food waste resulted in some customers going hungry. The airline stated that it is investing in its catering experience and working to minimize food waste. The company faced operational issues with its caterer in October, leading to flights departing without meals. Former CEO Willie Walsh implemented cost-cutting measures, including the removal of free beverages on short-haul flights, while the current CEO has reintroduced complimentary tea and coffee.
McDonald's Indonesia is now offering a wedding catering package, called the "Wedding Mekdi package," which includes 100 Chicken Burgers and 100 orders of four-piece Chicken McNuggets for 3.5 million Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately $230). Couples must place a minimum order of 200 pieces of food, and McDonald's will set up a stall at the wedding. French fries are not included in the package, and this service is currently only available in Indonesia.
Hopscotch, the critically acclaimed restaurant in Oakland known for its American classics inspired by Japanese flavors, will close its doors as a dine-in restaurant on June 22. However, chef Kyle Itani will continue to cook for Oakland residents through his catering business, Hopscotch Catering, and collaborate with former employees at Low Bar. Itani's other restaurants, Yonsei Handrolls and Itani Ramen, will remain open.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid praised the White House catering staff for the "phenomenal" food served during their visit to meet President Biden. Reid specifically mentioned the French toast grilled cheese and ham sandwich, chicken fingers, and heart of the watermelon. The food may provide extra motivation for the team to repeat their Super Bowl win this season. President Biden also paid tribute to Norma Hunt, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt, who passed away at the age of 85.