When you’re in a bathroom at a restaurant, you are bound to see a sign that reads ‘Employees Must Wash Hands Before Returning to Work’.
When else should employees be washing their hands?
History has a way of repeating itself. Throughout the years there have been many reported national outbreaks and recalls. It’s important for food industry professionals to look back at these instances and use them as learning opportunities to keep their consumers and brand reputation safe.
It’s the job of food service professionals to protect not only their establishments but also their customers. Chemical hazards, such as allergens, are a hidden threat. The most common food allergens are tree nuts, soy, fish, peanuts, shellfish, eggs, wheat, and dairy.
Here are 4 ways to prevent a food allergy disaster in your establishment.
“What’s for dinner?" It’s the question every busy parent dreads.
Increasingly, moms and dads are looking for fast and easy options to feed their families. Supermarkets have heard their call. Today, more than ever, grocery stores are expanding their prepared food sections. Offering a one-stop shop for families where they can get sushi, pizza, tacos, pasta, or salad, all in one place.
Listeria has been in the headlines a lot this year. In 2016, Listeria outbreaks have affected several major brands and have been linked to at least three deaths.
The FDA recently released its final FSMA rule, which applies specifically to food transportation. FSMA compliance concerns many aspects of food production, transportation of that food being one of them. While many food safety professionals have implemented HACCP or similar plans, they’ll need to review their current plans to ensure they comply with FSMA.
