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fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

San Jose doctor suing Los Gatos restaurant over spicy Dragon Balls cites overseas wedding, gets trial delayed

Walia in 2023 sued Coup de Thai - a fixture on the main drag of wealthy Los Gatos since 2014 - and alleged that during a 2021 meal, the restaurant's Dragon Balls caused chemical burns to her vocal cords, esophagus and the inside of her right nostril, leaving her with "permanent injuries." The restaurant in a 2023 court filing denied Walia's claims.
California
Food & drink
fromFast Company
1 month ago

More than 60,000 pounds of cooked chicken recalled over allergen risk

Suzanna's Kitchen recalled 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken due to mislabeling that omitted soy allergen information.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Panda Express pays fine for failing to train employees on handling hazardous materials

Carbon dioxide is typically stored in tanks and is widely used by restaurants. California's hazardous materials law requires that employees receive training on the storage and handling of carbon dioxide. Leaks that displace oxygen can result in serious harm or even death. Restaurants are required to certify employees and file reports with local regulators confirming such training.
Food & drink
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Warning issued to restaurants after diner dies choking on meat and potatoes

Restaurants should stock anti-choking equipment such as suction devices because lack of such devices contributed to a pensioner's death despite carers' first aid.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
8 months ago

New details unveil possible cause of Caribbean restaurant explosion in Florida City

A gas explosion at Caribbean's Heart in Florida injured ten people, occurring just before the restaurant's scheduled opening.
Cocktails
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Snake falls from Mexican restaurant ceiling, into customer's margarita

A snake fell into a woman's margarita after dinner at a Mexican restaurant, causing her distress and concerns about more snakes.
An unsettling incident at a Mexican restaurant where a snake dropped into a drink has left a diner traumatized.
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