Acronyms are extremely useful. We use them (mainly) to help consolidate names and associations into digestible briefs. Instead of "Entertainment and Sports Programming Network", we use "ESPN" when referring to that particular organization. Still,...
Posts about Food Safety (38)
If you've ever read the ingredient list on a fast food sauce or a soft serve mix, you've probably seen it: propylene glycol. It's listed alongside words like xanthan gum and calcium disodium EDTA, usually in the "contains less than 2% of" section,...
For the rules that apply now, start with Key Federal Food Safety Laws: A Complete Compliance Guide (Updated 2026).
Why is the Food Safety Modernization Act important?
On January 4, 2011, in an effort to prevent food borne illness, the FDA’s Food...
Why is temperature so important in food storage?
The bacteria that cause foodborne illness, called pathogenic bacteria, can grow rapidly in food that’s above 40 ⁰F and can double in number in little as 20 minutes. Pathogenic bacteria doesn’t...