Over the past few years, states such as Iowa, Georgia, Missouri and others have begun crafting legislation to expand the commercial sale of raw milk and raw dairy products. While Minnesota currently only allows the sale of unpasteurized milk to customers who bring their own containers directly to farmers, it’s worth discussing the food safety […]
With the warmer weather approaching, many Minnesotans will be getting outside and attending events in the fresh air. Farmer’s markets, carnivals and other events are great opportunities for food businesses to showcase their product with seasonal food stands. Since these stands aren’t located at a restaurant or other indoor facility, there are some special rules […]
The Minnesota health code requires certified food managers to utilize a date marking system to keep tabs on when food was produced and stored in their business, but it doesn’t require a specific type of marker. We’ve asked some of our Certified Food Manager students where they stand in this date marking controversy, and we’ve […]
All Minnesota food businesses are required to employ a certified food protection manager (CFPM), but what happens if a restaurant or other food facility loses theirs without warning? Do they have to shut down temporarily until they hire or train a new one? Fortunately, the MN food code isn’t that strict and does give some […]