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National Food Safety Education Month: How to Mitigate Foodborne Illnesses

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September is National Food Safety Education Month. This month, put food safety first and take steps to help prevent food poisoning from occurring. With any sort of food preparation, temperature is another critical element to consider. Temperature.

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2023 Update on state food safety legislation

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E ditor’s Note: With permission, Food Safety News today posts the 2023 Update on State Food Safety Legislature by Doug Farquhar, JD, Government Affairs Director for the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). The following table summarizes bills related to food safety introduced by state legislation in 2023.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

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Schooner Capital led the round with follow-on investments from all major and strategic investors to-date, including Osage Venture Partners, Gordon Food Service’s innovation arm Relish Works and Nigel Morris. The top is flat and can be used for food preparation or storage while the machine is in use.

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Building a Safer and More Sustainable Food Environment: Key Practices for Food Safety and Restaurant Professionals

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That means that restaurants need to work hard to reduce contamination, control pesticide use in high-risk foods, implement rigorous surface sanitation protocols, and adopt sustainable practices to create safer, more responsible dining experiences. Food safety professionals should stay informed on updated pesticide regulations.

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The ‘Glove Guy’ calls upon his industry to ban the sale of vinyl gloves

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He is known as “The Glove Guy” for his food safety leadership. It is estimated to be used by two-thirds of the 200,000 quick service restaurants (QSR) in the U.S. Among the facts that caused him to call for a ban on vinyl gloves: 1. Phthalates leach into food from food preparation gloves.

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Ensuring Food Safety at Tasting Events: Best Practices and Tips

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Though people might consume less food and drink during a tasting than they would during a more traditional meal, the standard rules for food safety still apply. Why Does Food Safety Matter? Food safety is always a matter of life and death. What Are Tasting-Specific Food Safety Practices?

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Why Training is the Key to Accurate Messaging About Gluten-Free Foodservice

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The menu is also a great place to indicate whether you are validated by a third-party program like Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS), a designation that signals to gluten-free diners that you take their needs seriously and are implementing the proper measures to eliminate cross-contact.