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Review of Food Safety Certification MN and Thawing Food

Food Safety Certification MN and Defrosting Food

Food Safety Certification MN and Defrosting FoodWith winter approaching, it’s typical for fresh product availability to wane and force many outlets to bring in frozen product. Even though we cover thawing frozen product at length in our online and instructor led food safety certification MN courses, we thought it might be a good idea to provide a quick review on the subject.

Proper Thawing Procedures

Before we begin our discussion, we’d like to share with you an actual question that was once used in some states’ food handler’s permit tests:

Where is the proper place to thaw an 18-pound frozen turkey?

A. On a counter
B. In your refrigerator
C. In the oven
D. In the trunk of your car

If you chose D, then this blog is for you. The proper answer to this question is in the refrigerator. Cooking a large, frozen turkey is sure to create a bacteria hazard or an overcooked and inedible bird, and there is no way to safely thaw a turkey on a counter at room temperature.

The

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ServSafe MN Halloween Apocalypse Survival Guide

ServSafe MN Halloween Apocalypse Survival Guide
ServSafe MN Halloween Apocalypse Survival Guide
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You may have seen them on TV shows, on the big screen or read about them in horror novels, but pretty soon poltergeists, criminal masterminds and zombies will begin roaming our streets. There is no need to be afraid. We’ll also have pint-sized superheroes, cowboys and astronauts coming to our defense. No matter which doomsday scenario occurs near your restaurant, store or production facility, we at Safe Food Training have developed a ServSafe MN plan to help you prevent your Halloween event from becoming a food-borne illness horror story.

ServSafe MN Guide to Surviving Halloween Horror

If your outlet is open the evening of Halloween, you’ll need to be prepared with a treat for young goblins. This is not only a great way to be a part of your community’s festivities, but parents will see your hospitality and may return to sample your cuisine on a later date. We have three things to keep in mind when you plan the treats you’ll have available.