GRA Weekly
February 23, 2023
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FDA Advises Restaurants, Retailers and Consumers to Avoid Raw Oysters from Baynes Sound, British Columbia, Canada Because They Are Potentially Contaminated with Norovirus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working with federal, state, and local officials, and with Canadian public health authorities on a norovirus outbreak linked to raw oysters from British Columbia, Canada. Currently, illnesses have only been reported in Canada with no known cases of norovirus associated with these oysters reported in the U.S. The FDA is alerting restaurants, retailers and consumers because it is possible that states received these oysters through distribution to the U.S.
Retailers should not sell or serve raw oysters harvested from BC 14-8 or BC 13-16 (landfile #140185), with harvest dates starting as early as January 16, 2023, which will be printed on product tags.
Shellfish can cause illness if eaten raw, particularly in people with compromised immune systems. Food contaminated with norovirus may look, smell, and taste normal. Learn more.
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GRA FOUNDATION AWARDED BY FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS |
Georgia Restaurant Association Awarded by Fulton County Schools
The Georgia Restaurant Association Foundation (GRAF) was recognized as Partner of the Year by the Fulton Schools College & Career Academy (FSCCA) and received a certificate of appreciation for support of the Culinary Arts Pathway. This prestigious distinction is only awarded to two organizations per year. Katie Ashley, Foundation Programs Manager, oversees the GRAF and ProStart Program, which equips high school youth the skills they need to succeed in the hospitality industry.
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What's happening at the state capitol so far? Hear from the President + CEO, Karen Bremer to learn more. Watch now.
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*Code GRA20 which will give a $20 discount per guest
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IRS and Treasury issue final regulations on e-file for businesses
On February 21, 2023, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service published final regulations that amend rules for businesses filing tax returns electronically. Beginning in 2024:
T.D. 9972 affects filers of partnership returns, corporate income tax returns, unrelated business income tax returns, withholding tax returns, certain information returns, registration statements, disclosure statements, notifications, actuarial reports and certain excise tax returns. The final regulations reflect changes made by the Taxpayer First Act (TFA) to increase e-filing without undue hardship on taxpayers.
IRS proposes new tip reporting program
The National Tip Reporting Compliance Program, part of the Internal Revenue Service’s small business division, proposes a new revenue procedure known as the Service Industry Tip Compliance Agreement to replace the existing Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment, Tip Rate Determination Agreement, and the Employer designed TRAC. The Association is setting up a working group to review the IRS’s proposal. Contact Association VP, Public Policy Aaron Frazier for more details and read what this could mean for tipped employees.
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Class action suits & mass arbitration: Recent trends, potential risk
Tomorrow at 2:00PM, Angelo Amador, exec. dir. of the Restaurant Law Center, hosts attorneys from law firm partner Skadden, as they review recent and potential trends in class actions as well as provide an update on mass arbitration. They’ll focus on practical strategies to assess potential risk. Covered topics include no-poach agreements, information-sharing. Register for webinar.
2023 State of the Restaurant Industry webinar
A new and positive normal is starting to take hold at restaurants across the country. Nearly 3 in 4 restaurant operators say they are getting comfortable with their day-to-day operations and are focused on sustaining growth in 2023. Hear more about the findings from the 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report when Hudson Riehle presents, Thurs., March 2, 2:00PM. Register.
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NRAEF Scholarship Applications
Individuals pursuing a post-secondary degree in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry can now apply for more than $1 million in scholarships from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
NRAEF scholarships help reduce the financial burden of post-secondary education and support the industry’s future leaders. Awards range from $2,500 to $10,000 and can be used toward tuition and fees, books, room and board, as well as other school-related expenses.
The scholarships have no age restrictions and anyone pursuing higher education in a restaurant, foodservice and/or hospitality related field is encouraged to apply through March 15, 2023, by visiting ChooseRestaurants.org/Scholarships.
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