As most Minnesotans are aware, it frequently snows in our state. Businesses need to take steps to clean the snow on their properties in order to allow guests to visit. While businesses that don’t serve food have numerous options. Food businesses need to be extra careful when cleaning the snow around their buildings. Let’s take […]
We are well into fall, and that means that wild mushroom season is in full swing. Many certified food protection managers love adding fresh, local ingredients to their menus, and mushrooms are no exception, but with wild mushrooms come some unique food poisoning risks. If you plan on serving wild mushrooms this fall, reviewing these […]
Cloth towels are an essential part of food safety. ServSafe food managers should stock their establishment with an abundance of clean towels to ensure plenty are available at all times. However, there are times when a wet sanitized towel is appropriate and times when a clean dry cloth may be better for food safety. Tips […]
In food businesses with multiple locations, there are often situations when one location runs out of a certain product and must borrow some from another outlet some distance away. Foodborne illness risks result if food protection managers don’t take the appropriate steps to ensure food is transported safely. To keep food safe when moving ingredients […]