Understanding Improper Food Storage
It can be difficult to always make sure that you are following the long list of procedures that are required in order to ensure your food is safe to consume. In any case, there is no way that you can completely remove the risk altogether. However, there are things you can do to limit the […]
Preparing Food Safely for Your Summer Barbecues
The summer is here, and you have probably been itching to turn your barbecue on and spend an evening with family and friends, having some drinks and some great food. But before you dive straight into it this year, there are some things that you need to know in order to make sure you are […]
Understanding the Importance of Your Employees Dress Code in Regards to Food Safety
Law is something which nobody should think they do not have to comply with, whether that is serious crimes or failing to comply with food safety regulations. If you own a business, and you are scratching your head as to why you need to comply with certain regulations for your employees’ dress code, then look […]
Protecting Yourself After a Meat Recall
After a massive beef recall, there are a few things you need to know about buying meat. (Related Topics: Florida Food Handler Certificates, Florida Food Handler Certification) A few months ago, more than 12 million pounds of beef were voluntarily recalled and, if you’re a regular beef buyer at the grocery store, you probably know that the […]
Is It Safe to Eat Leafy Greens?
Many people have been asking recently how safe it is to eat leafy greens due to the latest news about them. Leafy greens are key ingredients for a healthy diet, and a food safety issue with such an important part of a balanced meal is virtually impossible to ignore. (Related Topics: Florida Food Handlers Certificates, […]
Food Handling Basics – Part 2
We’ve already explored the basics of food handling safety while buying your groceries, storing them and thawing them. But food safety doesn’t stop there. (Related Topics: Florida Food Handlers Certificates, Florida Food Handlers Card, Florida Food Handler Certification) For a quick recap, it’s necessary for you to remember that food safety must be present in each of […]
Food Handling Basics – Part 1
Preventing foodborne illnesses is essential to preserve the health of your family, friends and customers. In order to do that, it’s necessary to take some safety measures when handling cooking and storing foods. (Related Topics: Florida Food Handlers Certificates, Florida Food Handlers Card, Florida Food Handler Certification) The harmful bacteria responsible for many illnesses it’s not necessarily […]
Why Food Safety Is Even More Crucial During the Holidays
December is full of holidays, celebrations, gatherings with friends and family, and so on. All of these, often times, come accompanied by food, and whether these foods come from different hands as a potluck or you’re making the entire dinner on your own, food safety is even more crucial than ever. (Related Topics: Florida Food […]
School Lunch Food Safety Recommendations
September was National Food Safety Education month and it was also back to school season. Coincidence or not, now it’s the perfect time to learn at least the basics of how to prevent foodborne illness from school lunches, whether packed at home or purchased at school. (Related Topics: Florida Food Handlers Certificates, Florida Food Handlers Card, Florida […]
Deodorizing Food Prep Surfaces Can Be Dangerous
Upon request from the Environmental Health Department, food handlers need to stop deodorizing food preparation surfaces. Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael has observed the practice with concern all over the country. (Related Topics: Florida Food Handlers Certificates, Florida Food Handlers Card, Florida Food Handler Certification) During a number of inspections, it was evident that this is […]