Entries by Jeff Webster

How MN Certified Food Managers Prepare For The Employee Turnover Challenge

Employee turnover is inevitable in any business, but it is especially high in the hospitality, restaurant, and industrial food processing industries. How should the MN certified food managers prepare for employee turnover scenarios such as, surprise labor shortages, employees moving away, or vacancies due to promotions or transfers? Image credit: jackf via 123rf Tips for […]

WHY MN FOOD CODE REQUIRES RAW EGGS TO BE REFRIGERATED?

In every restaurant and nearly every home in the United States, raw eggs are stored under refrigeration at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. According to the MN food code and food safety training courses, refrigerating raw eggs prevents Salmonella. Salmonella is a food-borne gastrointestinal illness that affects a reported 42,000 Americans each year. This number […]