“Waiter! Waiter! There’s no fly in my soup!” is something we never expect a guest to exclaim while dining out, but will food safety managers need to be ready for that in the future? While we find no trend on edible insects in the United States, the EU has recently begun investigating yellow meal worms […]
With summer time here, we’re seeing an increase in locations for weekly farmers’ markets all around our state. We’ve been asked from time to time whether ServSafe managers are allowed to purchase produce and other food ingredients from these farmers’ markets for use in their restaurants and food production businesses. The short answer to this […]
After a year of restrictions, the activities our area is famous for are returning and Minnesota residents are eager to resume their summer adventures. Events like Minnesota Food Truck Festival are coming back after being cancelled in 2020, and we can’t be more exited. With an estimated 50 vendors, live music, games and other activities, […]
In our daily research on current food safety risks and outbreaks, we came across an article outlining a recent rise in norovirus infections in Minnesota. Norovirus spreads extremely easily and causes vomiting, diarrhea and other stomach issues. Even though it’s easily spread, it’s also easy to combat with simple food safety measures. Let’s take a […]