According to the Minnesota Food Code, all facilities that prepare food for the public must employ a certified food protection manager (CFPM). The role of any CFPM in Minnesota is to ensure that all food is being stored, prepared and served in a safe manner. They are required to train staff, inspect their facility for […]
E.coli outbreaks linked to romaine from Arizona made headlines on multiple occasions over the past two years. The link between E.coli and romaine has been the most talked-about story in the food safety training community, and the causes of the outbreaks still continue to be investigated. Now, academia has gotten involved as researchers from the […]
The FDA recently issued a public statement offering ServSafe food managers and other professionals in the food industry the chance to participate and comment on a meeting titled “A New Era of Smarter Food Safety.” We think this is an incredible opportunity to learn about the FDA’s blueprint for the future of food safety. FDA […]
The waters in the Atlantic and Pacific are getting colder, and that makes it the prime time to eat and serve shellfish. Before the shellfish season begins, let’s take a moment to review food procedures for safely serving shellfish. Serving Shellfish Safety There are a few types of potentially hazardous foods that certified food managers […]